This article expands on my viral X thread analysing the Spinosaurus behaviour sequence in Jurassic World: Rebirth. Here, I break down why the scene fails from behavioural, ecological, and storytelling perspectives and how it could have been improved using evidence‑based palaeontology.
Continue reading “Jurassic World Rebirth: Spinosaurus Behaviour Sequence Review”Inside My Consultancy Workflow: From First Contact to Final Delivery
If you are considering working with me, here is a transparent look at how my consultancy process works from first contact to final delivery. This is the same structured workflow I use with publishers, documentary teams, game studios, exhibition teams, and other creative partners.
Continue reading “Inside My Consultancy Workflow: From First Contact to Final Delivery”When You Actually Need a Palaeontology Consultant (And When You Don’t)
Not every project that features dinosaurs or prehistoric life needs a palaeontology consultant. That may sound unusual coming from someone who works in this field, but it is true. Some productions benefit enormously from scientific input, while others gain very little. Knowing the difference helps you make sensible decisions, avoid unnecessary costs and bring in expertise only when it genuinely improves the work.
This article explains when expert input is needed, when it is not and how thoughtful scientific guidance can elevate a palaeo project for the better.
Continue reading “When You Actually Need a Palaeontology Consultant (And When You Don’t)”How to Approach a Palaeontology Consultant
You have a palaeontology-related project and you need expert help. That is a great place to start, because bringing a consultant on board early can really improve the scientific accuracy and overall quality of your work. But after years of receiving consultancy enquiries, I have noticed that many people simply do not know how to approach a palaeontologist in a professional and straightforward way. Some emails make the whole process far more complicated than it needs to be, for both you and for me.
To make things easier, here are three common mistakes to avoid, along with what to do instead.
Continue reading “How to Approach a Palaeontology Consultant”Palaeontology Consultancy: Science Communication in Action
Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time
This is an open‑access edition of The Palaeo Minute. To explore the full archive and receive future editions, you can subscribe. This issue offers a glimpse of the storytelling, research insights, and commentary featured in every paid issue.
Palaeontology Consultancy: Welcome to The Palaeo Minute your dinosaur dispatch from the Mesozoic frontier. In this edition, I take you behind-the-scenes of my consultancy work, exploring what the process involves and how scientific guidance shapes creative projects. It is an inside look at the research, decision‑making, and communication that bring prehistoric worlds to life.
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