Art, Film, Music and Education

Conveying information in a graphical format, photography, video, printing and music. Provides a visual and audible experience that can be used to reach a larger audience. We believe the arts can help convey information through creative interpretation, educational materials and artistic expression. FPC and our partners Hudson Consulting and Downriver Productions team to write direct and produce documentary films focusing on restoration and conservation.  FPC also design and prints high-end graphic reports, interpretive signs and professional photography.  Our clients include the National Park Service, the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, State of Arizona, and many Indian tribes and non-profit organizations.

Services Offered

Public Speaking and Restoration workshops
Including educational workshops on riparian restoration as well as public speaking at conferences, schools and various public events.

Photography
Including digital portrait, landscape, site photo monitoring.
Click to view slide show of Fred Phillip's portfolio

Interpretive Graphics
Including planning, writing, editing, illustration, graphic design, and production of interpretive, educational and historical signs.
Click for some examples of our interpretive graphics

Reprographics
Including high-quality printing for photos and large-format printing for drawings, design plans, pictures and maps using high-quality printers such as Epson 9600, 2400 and 1280.  We also utilize a variety of quality paper ranging from fine-art paper to adhesive vinyl and poster board.

Cinematography, including documentary films and presentation and commercial videos using digital video techniques, multi-media editing and video design. 

Thunderbird, Our band also performs on street corners, and at parties and festivals. We are always available to play music for any occasion.
Click for a slideshow of the Thunderbird Band
Click for some sample songs and video clips (more to come soon)

 

Project Experience

Various interpretive sign design and build commissions
-Photography, design, writing, editing, illustration and production of interpretive signs for the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, Quechan Indian Tribe, and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
“Return to Balance” documentary film, City of Yuma
- Co-wrote, produced, filmed and final edited documentary film on restoring the lower Colorado River.
Various commissioned photography and printing projects
- Clients include Yuma Arts Center, City of Yuma, Quechan Indian Nation and various private clients.
Yuma East Wetlands 2007 Progress Report
-Designed, wrote, and edited a high-quality, full-color marketing update on restoration activities for the Yuma East Wetlands project.
Photography
- Published in Landscape Architecture magazine, National Geographic publications and various regional and national periodicals.  We have also done photography shoots at weddings, concerts and various businesses.