Tag: Creative

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.

RØDE has announced the return of My RØDE Reel, the world’s largest short filmmaking competition

RØDE has announced the return of My RØDE Reel, the world’s largest short filmmaking competition! Last year records where broken with over 1638 films submitted from over 94 countries. Back in 2019 for its 6th year, My RØDE Reel is bigger than ever with over 1 million dollars in prizes up for grabs over 28 different categories.… Continue reading RØDE has announced the return of My RØDE Reel, the world’s largest short filmmaking competition

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

DIRECTING ‘BEN-HUR’ –
INTERVIEW WITH TIMUR BEKMAMBETOV

It’s never an easy path for a kid who falls in love with movies and spends their whole life wanting to be a director. For every Peter Jackson, Edgar Wright or Gareth Edwards there are countless more we never hear from. But spare a thought for Russian director Timur Bekmambetov. Interview by Drew Turney While Jackson… Continue reading DIRECTING ‘BEN-HUR’ –
INTERVIEW WITH TIMUR BEKMAMBETOV

THE FUTURE FOR ADOBE –
INTERVIEW WITH BILL ROBERTS

Digital technology has permanently changed the way we make films. No longer are editors shut up in dark rooms, developing and slicing large reels of celluloid. These days you can grab your laptop, or tablet, sit at your favourite cafe and edit scenes whilst sipping lattes. In fact, at no other time in the history of… Continue reading THE FUTURE FOR ADOBE –
INTERVIEW WITH BILL ROBERTS

ADOBE UPS ITS STOCK

Adobe today announced it has completed its acquisition of Fotolia, popular marketplace for stock clips and photos. The company had signalled its intent to purchase the privately owned Fotolia, in the lead up to Christmas last year. The acquisition will give access to the huge ‘stock’-pile of content for use in their projects. But it doesn’t come… Continue reading ADOBE UPS ITS STOCK

STUDY REVEALS CREATIVES FIND INSPIRATION FROM THE WEB

It seems TV may be losing it’s grip as a primary source of inspiration, with creatives turning to the interwebs for new ideas, a recent study has found. The research, undertaken by Adobe, found that only 11% of creatives in Australia and New Zealand seek inspiration from television advertising, with a majority finding inspiration online – 41% from… Continue reading STUDY REVEALS CREATIVES FIND INSPIRATION FROM THE WEB