Jakob Printzlau

   

Bio

This is the portfolio of award winning danish director and graphic designer Jakob Printzlau.

I established my freelance business after more than a decade working agencies and touring the world in various type rock bands. I handle commissions and projects through a world wide network of creatives, agencies and production companies. 

I have previously worked with clents such as Epitaph Records, 4AD, Sony Music & Universal Music, creating artwork and directing music videos for various type artists and bands. My work has been featured in books and magazines like Los Logos, Idn, Computer Arts & Cover. I have contributed to a number of non profit/charity art shows such as Vinyl Cph, Place and Good Wood and held lectures at various universities and art schools and design conferences. 

Make contact:

Jakob Printzlau
jakob@plastickid.dk
+45 26571615

FAQ

I am receiving a lot of emails in regards to my work, my methods and as to how i got established as a designer/director etc. I really appreciate the interest, and as much as i would like give everyone a personal answer or help out students with their inquries, I simply do not have the time to get back to everyone. Instead i have compiled this list of Q&As that might help you get some of the info you need:

Didnt´t you use to work under the name Plastic Kid? Why did you change that?
Plastic Kid is still my company name and general work umrella, but it was registed to me in 1999 and I simply feel that it has become a little dated for portfolio purposes.

Can i apply for an internship or come work for you?
Unfortunatly no. I am keeping things simple and flexible, moving my base around a lot depending on the project and client. So noone could ever keep up.

How do you handle more complex projects?
I work through a network of highly skilled individials and companies which allows me to adapt to challenges at pretty much any scale.

What are the biggest teams youve worked with?
On some of the bigger videos ive directed ive had more than 50 people working for me on the shoot and in the post process.

What kind of software do you use to create your work?
Everything starts with pen and paper. Then, depending on the project, usually Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, llustrator, After Effects, & Final Cut Pro. If i need additional tools that i am unfamiliar with, i just throw on ye olde working glove and learn.

Did you study anything related to your job?
Yes. I started working professionally after completing a degree in Multimedia Design in Copenhagen in 2002. In 2006, alongside working as an art director at In2media in Copenhagen, I took a degree in Graphic Design and was awarded with a bronze medal for my final exam project.

Why is so much of your work related to the music industry?
Ive been in bands since my early teens and touring extensively in the EU and the US has build me a network of bands, labels, and industy people in general. I get trusted with a lot cause i work from both sides of the table, both as an artist and someone working to please an artist. Several times in my life ive had to put work aside for longer periods to tour full time, but mostly i balance between the two. I started my carrer in both design and film making working for my own bands.

What bands are you in?
I used to be the singer of 'The Fashion' and 'Joyphilter'. Now im in ‘Hammonds, Harrington & Destroy’. Look us up!

Where do you get your inspiration from?
My family. Life in general, music, nature, meditation, bicycles, love, skateboard art from the early 80ies, classic punk and heavy metal record sleeves, art of the freemasons and really long days by the ocean where i live.

What artists do you admire the most?
Jim Phillips & Derek Riggs

How much do you charge for a musicvideo?
Depends on the idea and the artist, but I very rarely work with artists who have no representation.

Can i send you my portfolio and get tips or feedback?
My schedule rarely allows it, but if you do send me your portfolio, please send a link. Do not attach your work in an email!

Do you ever work non profit for charity or experimental projects?
Occationally if the project is right. As much as i gotta make a living i also enjoy networking and supporting good causes. 
    

Past experience

Music Business:
Epitaph Records, 4AD, Visible Noise, Sony Music, Epic Records, Universal Music,  Play/Rec, Mermaid Records, Target Distribution, 3rd Tsunami Agency/Quaterback Management, Raw Power Management, Playground Music, Copenhell, Danish Metal AwardsBands:Volbeat, Kashmir, Turboweekend, Hatesphere, The Storm, Bring Me The Horizon, Outlandish, The Fashion, Hammonds, Harrington & Destroy, Rising, Lack


Print/Books:
Die Gestalten Verlag (Los Logos Series + more), IdN magazine, Computer Arts UK/China, Cover Magazine, Wonderland Magazine,
TV/Film:Chimneypot Cph, TV2, Danmarks Radio, MTV, Monday Media,


Expo:
Place (Barcelona), Good Wood (Philadelphia/Detroit), Vinyl Cph (Copenhagen), Dunny Show (Copenhagen), The Caravan Project (Stockholm)  


Other:
In2media, McCann Group, Geist, Tuborg, Volkswagen, Drop Dead Clothing, Relax We Are The Good Guys, 

Acheivements & positions:
Copenhell 2011 / 2012
Digital Manager

Gaffa Photo Awards 2011
Jury Member

Noisecreep 2010
Top 10 videos of the year
(BMTH - It Never Ends)

Gaffa Awards 2010
Winner - Music video of the year
(Kashmir - Stillboy)

Gaffa Photo Awards 2010
Jury member

Graphic Design Degree 2006
Bronze medal award

In2media2002-2008
Art director
 		      

Services

Film-/art direction & graphic design across all platforms:

Navigating multi disciplinary trades for different clients and agencies for over a decade, allows my work to trancend different types of projects, media and software:

Graphic Design
Brand/identity Development
Typography
Packaging
Illustration
Web Design
App Design
Merch/Clothing Design
Photography

Film Direction
Video Direction
Commecial Direction
Editing
VFX Work
Color Grading
Matte Painting
Animation

Lectures
Workshops
Speeches