In recent weeks, I have been continuing the ever changing configuration in my vocal booth.
Introducing, The309.Studio…all part of my plan to build on the myth.
Kieron’s passion for this radio station was simply infectious; he told me stories of how he got involved and the incredible passion for radio the owner has…
Continue Readingfor me personally, clever simple copy and simple produciton can always be a winner. when I first scanned this copy, it just felt right..ya know? hyperlocal 🙂 i love how this client is leaning hard into that local, community, dare I say – hyperlocal attitude with their copy. a shoutout to: MVo1 (live from lockdown) – Sam HowellProducer – Sam …
Continue Readingrecently i was asked to do some last-minute sound design on an animation project by colleague. hand drawn animation on light-board, reversed and corrected in Premiere, with some more magic work in AfterEffects…this audio-guy has no idea about the dark arts of AE…but much respect! the music sourced from Artlist.io – just worked! with some invisible edits… add a …
Continue Readingas a voice artist, I rarely hear my final product … I often voice for interstate, overseas or online clients (behind firewalls). this means, I put a lot of trust in the producers who are editing and creating sound design including my voice, be that for e-learning material, Television or radio commercials, corporate training or professional development material. this post is …
Continue ReadingDue to necessity over the past few weeks, I have had to teach the old dog, some new tricks… Today, I had a little play with Resolve, only because the pictures were so darn pretty! 🙂
Continue ReadingAs a preface, if you will, my first thoughts where; “why am I actually writing this blog?” It seems I’ve found myself in a situation where I potentially don’t trust my memory anymore; or this process of self-reflection and critical thinking, has become a rich part of my professional and personal development methodology. With that in mind, I spent a …
Continue ReadingFor an audio guy, I hang out with some very talented visual specialists. Recently, I asked Anna to photograph our team… (including herself). I am over the moon with the images of my whole crew …and am stoked with my new look too. huge respect to these amazing visual storytellers in my life… thank you for letting me see what …
Continue ReadingWhen my NZ journey started, one of the first web pages I bookmarked was WHITILIVE – a live stream camera positioned overlooking Mercury Bay. This site is extremely valuable as a source to feel ‘at home & local’…when I’m unable to stick my head out the window. A massive thanks to owner of whitilive and fellow CFM staffer – Sam Howell, …
Continue ReadingSkimming through my usual weekly radio news sites, I stumbled upon an article from someone I have heard of, as yet have not met, but look forward meeting. Noting my previous post – hyperlocal, you’ll understand. The article: Tips on runnning a standalone station: Glenn Smith 1XX New Zealand © Radioinfo.com.au With fervour and excitement, I read Glenn’s tips on …
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