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The traditional journalist’s role is changing. This course is a 2 day intensive program, designed to give print & radio journalists the skills of the Producer/Shooter role and the confidence & understanding to file stories for online and broadcast outlets. Tutors Mike Munro (60 Minutes, A Current Affair, Sunday Night) and veteran Cinematographer Gareth Tillson will lead the class, drawing on their decades of experience in print & TV to get the students prepared for their new media c... [More]

AFI winner Rowan Woods (The Boys, Little Fish) will lead this Masterclass for emerging Directors looking for an insider’s take on the current climate of Directing in Australia, and the significant differences between film & television projects. Participants will gain detailed insights into: • What is Australian TV drama in 2012? • The significant shift in the landscape of TV production in Australia and the emergence and success of the ‘HBO’ – or ‘Authorial TV’ model – with the stron... [More]

This course will introduce emerging writers and potential script editors to the experience of working in the fast-paced and challenging environment of series television. Writing and working in television differs substantially from film on many levels: deadlines are tight and networks are demanding! Over two days participants will be taken through the many facets and requirements of writing in a medium that requires team work, strict deadlines and an understanding of the many product... [More]

This six-evening course provides a further level of instruction in some specific advanced applications of After Effects. Part of Adobe’s CS5.5 package, After Effects is a program that allows new levels of creative freedom for designers and animators. This course is suitable for motion and broadcast designers, compositors and animators who wish to take the next ‘step-up’ to a more advanced level of After Effects practice and knowledge. This is a hands-on course and each student will ... [More]

Presented by James Sherry, AFTRS TV Segment Producing Course provides a comprehensive overview of the practice for non-drama television. It encompasses all the critical elements required to create a ‘magazine segment based’ program. Designed for those with experience and knowledge of TV production processes it will expand and enhance a participant’s TV segment producing skills and understanding. At completion of the course participants will: + understand sequence field producing + h... [More]

Learn Steadicam Techniques from 30 year veteran Philip Balsdon! Almost all the world’s top Steadicam operators started their Steadicam careers by participating in a workshop. As a camera operator proficient in Steadicam you will able to market yourself as a specialist operator and enjoy one of the most rewarding jobs on a film set. Tiffen’s introduction of a range of compact Steadicams for the new generation of smaller digital HDV cameras and 35mm HDSLRs has made learning the craft ... [More]

This two-day course provides a detailed introduction to desktop compositing for broadcast using Adobe After Effects CS5.5. After Effects is the most commonly used graphics program in Australia for the preparation of broadcast design/graphics in TV. It is a program that allows new levels of creative freedom for designers, animators, art directors and editors. Participants will gain an understanding of desktop digital animation and compositing environment and how it is used for broadc... [More]

This is a rare chance to hear Chris Taylor, one of Australia’s most successful and well known comedy writers & performers. Chris will be discussing the approach and processes that have carved out his unique print, stage, radio & television career, both as a solo performer and a member of The Chaser. From his early years at Sydney University through CNNN, The Chaser’s War On Everything, The Blow Parade and more, Chris will share with the class his comedy influences and the challenges... [More]

Presented by film writer, director and producer Darren Paul Fisher, Directing Actors is an intensive one day workshop that will show you how to get the best performances from your actors. The course is designed for emerging directors of shorts and feature films. The session will involve practical work with professional actors in a workshop situation. In a supervised and supportive environment, participants will learn and start to practice specific directing techniques to communicate... [More]

Gain a working knowledge of the television production industry and the terminology, processes, procedures and supplier capabilities in commercial production for television, radio and cinema. Learn the role of an agency producer. An evening seminar introduces participants to the stages required to produce a TVC cost effectively whilst ensuring the creative ‘idea’ is maintained. For those interested in a more in depth look at the quotation process, pre-production inclusive casting, lo... [More]