I help creative teams bring prehistoric worlds to life with scientific accuracy, narrative clarity, and immersive visual storytelling. A a palaeontologist and scientific accuracy consultant, I specialise in providing clear production-ready guidance for film, television, digital media, publishing, games, museums and themed attractions.
I am the creator of the Dinosaur Accuracy Audit, a structured scientific accuracy framework designed to evaluate realism in dinosaur exhibitions, animatronics and theme park attractions. This method offers evidence based assessment, species level anatomical review, environmental coherence checks, and narrative clarity support that strengthens realism, improves audience immersion and reduces costly redesigns.
With an MSc in Palaeobiology from the University of Bristol and research spanning Late Triassic ecosystems and Late Cretaceous hadrosaur macroevolution, I bring academic depth and practical consultancy experience. My fieldwork includes internationally significant sites such as the Judith River Formation in Montana, the Wessex Formation of the Isle of Wight and the Rhaetian deposits of Vallis Vale.
I have collaborated with Lion TV, the Jurassic Coast Trust and Kennedy Publishing, supporting productions and creative teams with scientifically credible story telling and world-building expertise.
Consultancy ServicesBook Consulting - Fossil and palaeobiological insight for science-themed fiction and nonfiction.
Video Game Fact-Checking - Scientific review of dinosaur designs, behaviour, and environments to support immersive world-building.
Documentary, TV & Film Research Consulting - Scientific research support for natural history documentaries, television productions, and film projects.
Articles & Magazine Features - Expert led content and accuracy review for print and digital audiences, including explainers and Q&A features.
Podcast Consulting - Scientific fact-checking and script support to shape accurate, engaging science-focused podcast episodes.
YouTube Science Communication & Fact-Checking - Palaeontology guidance and accuracy review for educational and entertainment-focused videos.
Dinosaur Models, Exhibits & Animatronics - Scientific accuracy guidance for life-size dinosaur models and museum displays, focusing on anatomy, posture and behaviour. Engineering services not included.
Theme Park & Attraction Development - Scientific consultancy for animatronics, creature motion, and prehistoric accuracy in themed attractions.
Dinosaur Accuracy Audit - Structured assessment for dinosaur models, exhibits, animatronics and themed attractions, providing evidence-based evaluation that strengthens realism and improves guest immersion.
Success Highlights
Consultancy for
Lion TV on CBBC's Horrible Science series (May 2025).
Collaboration with
The Jurassic Coast Trust, spotlighting fossil discoveries and geological insights.
Featured interview in
Dinosaur Action Magazine, inspiring younger audiences.
YouTube consultancy on dinosaur anatomy, display structures, and behaviour.
What Sets Me ApartSince launching my science communication website in 2018, I have engaged over
100,000 visitors across
160 countries. My consultancy combines rigrous palaeontological research with clear accessible storytelling, making natural history accurate, immersive and engaging for all audiences.
Explore more about my work at my consultancy page and bring prehistoric worlds to life with scientific accuracy and creative impact.
Website:
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