Category: Features

I was out of work so created my own TV series, from Camera Operator to Executive Producer

For many years I was a gun for hire says Phil Harris Executive Producer of the River to Reef tv series now in its 15th year of production. Shooting and editing as a freelancer for corporate clients in the days prior to editing on computers is where I began. The corporate world had lots of work and no one else but a pro could do it due the equipment being so expensive and specialized. Computers and digital changed all that and the reality soon hit home that anybody could now shoot and edit even though initially the final creative quality was dubious to say the least. Work quickly dropped off and I wondered what I was going to do to make a living.

Have an awesome idea for a TV show? Find out how to get your idea noticed

At this years Australian International Documentary Conference the commissioning teams from Nine, SBS, NITV and the ABC came together to chat about what they’re looking for when it comes to new content that they’ll broadcast on their channels. So if you have a great idea for a TV show and are thinking of pitching to… Continue reading Have an awesome idea for a TV show? Find out how to get your idea noticed

Cinematographer Pietro Villani shoots in Ghana with Panasonics EVA1

Written and directed by Leila Djansi, 40 and Single is an UMC (Urban Movie Channel) television series that tells the story of a bisexual, mixed race, single bridal fashion designer as she maneuvers life and business in post-colonial Africa. It recently won the Audience Award at The LA Film Festival for Episodic Pilot and was shot by cinematographer Pietro… Continue reading Cinematographer Pietro Villani shoots in Ghana with Panasonics EVA1

Guest post: How Rotten Tomatoes lets independent filmmakers down

People don’t shop on Amazon, pick a restaurant on Yelp, or choose a movie to watch without checking the reviews first. Reviews have become so crucial to the decision-making process that it has basically taken over every form of business imaginable. From freelancers on Upwork to contractors on Angie’s List, the need to have a… Continue reading Guest post: How Rotten Tomatoes lets independent filmmakers down

Meet the 28 year old woman leading female empowerment in the Aussie film industry

Blackmagic Design has announced that season one of the popular Australian television comedy “Stage Mums” was shot using its URSA Mini Pro and Pocket Cinema Camera digital film cameras. The show’s editing, audio editing and color correction  were also completed using DaVinci Resolve Studio. Airing on a Network Ten in Australia and available on Tenplay, “Stage… Continue reading Meet the 28 year old woman leading female empowerment in the Aussie film industry

Sony VENICE presses the flesh with Bad Mothers, new Channel 9 series

Bad Mothers is the new eight-part drama series for Channel 9 from Jungle Productions and Filthy Productions. Starring Tess Haubrich, Mandy McElhinney, Jessica Tovey, Shalom-Brune Franklin, Daniel MacPherson and Don Hany. It explores the underbelly of modern motherhood through the prism of four very different women. DoP on Bad Mothers is John Stokes ACS and… Continue reading Sony VENICE presses the flesh with Bad Mothers, new Channel 9 series

Weezer’s Africa Music Video Shot Using Blackmagic RAW and URSA Mini Pro

Blackmagic Design today announced Weezer’s new music video for their hit song “Africa” was shot using an URSA Mini Pro with the newly announced Blackmagic RAW codec. Post production, including grading and editing, was done using DaVinci Resolve Studio. Directed by Crush Music’s Jade Ehlers and Brendan Walter, the video is for the band’s hit… Continue reading Weezer’s Africa Music Video Shot Using Blackmagic RAW and URSA Mini Pro

Sony FS7 II shoots The Ultimate Ride

Earlier this year Edgard Ferreira, Managing Director of Bondi Films, undertook an amazing project called The Ultimate Ride that would see a motorcycle team travel all the way to Lake Gairdner in South Australia on the search for speed records and adventure. What was produced as a result was a doco shot primarily on the Sony FS7… Continue reading Sony FS7 II shoots The Ultimate Ride