August 2019 Newsletter
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Hi there, Despite it being the middle of winter, the creative industry has been on fire 🔥 And as always we got to hear from our amazing members on the Creative Directory. We have award winners galore (no surprises there though, they're a talented bunch), heaps of new members joining the TBE family, and some great jobs going in Melbourne. So, grab yourself that much earned morning coffee and have a read ☕️ Sally 
Karen Webster | Dean of LCI Melbourne
"I am the Dean and Principal at LCI Melbourne – LCI is a global network of 23 campuses around the world specialising in design and art education." 
Big Ears Audio | Audio Production
Meta RunnerExciting news Big Ears Audio has been commissioned to look after all the sound for a new 10-part animated web series called ‘Meta Runner’. The global launch of Series 1 will be launched on the 25th of July. The premise, 'In a world where video games, speed-running & esports are everything, a cyborg girl named Tari finds herself in the crosshairs of world-class Meta Runners as she discovers she has the uncanny ability to warp into video games.' Check out the trailer here! Marcus Byrne | Retoucher
AdManWorking at Thinkerbell, Marcus and team were briefed by AdNews to tackle the diversity issue in the advertising industry. There are currently too many white blokes holding the relatively few leadership positions in Australia. The cover creative was largely art director Elsa Caruso’s idea. Adrian Lander shot the image of a toy action man figure and Marcus Byrne tackled the retouching. It’s meant to be an objective commentary on the shifting sands of the industry as we strive towards diversity. The ‘excess stock’ sticker is particularly important as it communicates that the reason male leaders are going cheap. It isn’t that they are not as good as female leaders, it’s just that there are relatively still too many of them. They found a little toy man, shot him and Marcus photoshopped the packaging and stickers, the new clothes, all the accessories, laptop, phone, whisky, and paper and also created the type. The dark lighting is meant to communicate a toyshop after-hours – the little sad guy on the shelf. Momento Pro | Bookbinders
100th Award for Print Excellence"When we say we produce world-class print quality we mean it! Last week we won the US Premier Print Art Books (4 or more colours) Award for the second time. This was also our 100th award for print excellence since 2008. Many thanks to Peter Eastway and his epic book - Middlehurst | Middle Earth - for making us look so good. We agree with the judges that this A2 size, 9 colour inkjet print on Cotton Rag looks magnificent." Read more about it here. Image Workshop | Photographer
Wet plate wins Silver in ParisImage Workshop photographer Brence Coghill received a Silver Award at the PX3 Paris Photography Prize – one of the biggest juried prizes in Europe with over 5,700 entries from 98 countries. Brence has spent 18 months researching and experimenting with 1800s-era wet plate collodion photography, using a large format wooden camera and chemistry recipes he mixes himself. Each shot is a one-off made on a metal plate hand-coated in silver nitrate. His unique analogue photograph of musician Rich Webb was “an incredible, unplanned synchronicity,” he says. “I approached Rich about shooting a wet plate portrait, and he mentioned his forthcoming single needed cover art. The song is all about nostalgia for the past – so an old-fashioned handmade ‘tintype’ photo was the perfect thing for the cover!” See more of Brence’s stunning wet plate portraits at https://www.imageworkshop.com/wetplate Dominic Hook | Videographer/Photographer
SRAM Australia & Liv Cycling Australia"This video was a fun one to make. I'm a keen action sports guy and love any chance I get to work with people & bikes. This project, which partnered with Liv Cycling Australia & Sram Australia, was a perfect mix as I got to work with industry professionals in the bike tech/servicing world, as well as women from bike shops across the country, wanting to hone their skills on the tools to take back to their respective bike shops. The 4-day intensive bike building workshop I covered was an amazing learning experience for the girls tackling the bike build, as well as myself behind the camera and in the edit suite. I was able to take on board some great bike maintenance knowledge while delivering a product that was relevant and matched the original brief I was given.” 
Alice Shaw | Graphic Designer
"Throughout the years, I’ve worked directly with clients and collaborated within agency walls. I work with purpose. I am adaptable and have never limited myself with a “style” that I work within. I love illustrating. Typography and layouts are an ingrained passion of mine. The way the world interacts with design intrigues me. I enjoy being part of a creative team, but I am also self-sufficient and work happily under my own steam. I approach, I consider, I attempt, I converse, and I refine." Trudy Schuringa | Photographer
Trudy is a Melbourne based commercial photographer whose clients represent some of Australia's leading brands and quality products. Perhaps best known for her tempting photographs of fine foods and wines, Trudy also works with major clients in fashion, luxury goods, gifts, furnishings and homewares. Her clients value her talent for providing 'a different take' on ideas, her passion for style and colour and her unique lighting techniques, which she uses to produce memorable images in both studio and location settings. Cameron Hales | Video Editor
Based in Melbourne, Cameron is a senior offline editor with a background in commercial advertising. A freelance editor, Cameron previously held senior editor positions at The Butchery and Method Studios Melbourne. Between 2009 and 2013 Cameron worked as a freelance editor for production companies and agencies in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. He's worked on campaigns for clients such as Adidas, Skittles, Foxtel, Qantas, Holden, Optus, Bupa & VW. In July 2013 Cameron joined Method Studios as senior editor, relocating with his family to Melbourne. Apart from spending time with his young family and racing bikes with his teammates, Cameron loves telling stories. If you have a story that needs telling get in contact. Isabel Fernandez | Graphic Designer
"Hi! I’m Isabel (Isa for short). I am a Graphic Designer with extensive experience in both digital and print. My creative work spans across industries like e-commerce, retail, marketing, advertising, events, financial services, health, fashion, not-for-profits and luxury goods; supporting both large enterprises & SMBs. As the propeller behind Isart, I’m a creative and all-around cheerleader for those who want to make their brand visible. People come to me when they need help creating a brand that represents their vision and voice – it is a very personal journey that I am honoured to join them on. I have observed the power that brands can have towards connecting with others on a human level. This is why I love my job. My goal is to build lasting personal & professional relationships, and there’s no better way to do so than helping you achieve your goals." Kirsten Willey | Art Director
"Much of my career has been producing start-ups, launches as well as branding overhauls which have involved direct partnerships with key stakeholders, marketing departments and the development of strong relationships with buying and online teams – all while managing and mentoring creatives. I am hands-on in designing and directing strategic visual communication across multiple platforms. My experience has given me great insight into consumer behaviour and allowed me to work with a diverse cross-section of people across cultures." Tobias Webster | Producer
Tobias is a Melbourne-based media producer with more than two decades experience in film and television, most recently specialising in advertising. He has produced television commercials, music videos, films, television and multimedia projects for global clients on multiple award-winning campaigns. Tobias is driven by a passion for creativity and storytelling. Starting his career at the age of fourteen, he has worked in all facets of the industry, including as an actor, writer, director and producer, in which role he has been involved in film shoots on nearly every continent. Tobias is comfortable managing large budgets, or being resourceful with small ones. Currently a freelance producer, he thrives on collaborating with clever and creative people on innovative ideas. 
Courtney Guy | Graphic Designer
“I’m grateful to Sally and Anthony for thinking of me when the job came across their desk that was perfect for me. Despite our initial meeting being a couple of months prior, they didn’t hesitate to call and check in with me to see if I had already obtained a job. Both were very approachable and made me feel very confident for my interview....and I got the job!” 
CHECK OUT THESE JOBS (+ MORE) ON TBEJOBS.COM AND GET IN TOUCH!
Gale Street Studios has one private office available for lease, for a fellow professional or creative looking for somewhere with good vibes to work and create from. The office would especially suit a fellow photographer or videographer seeking discounted on-site photography studio access, however, anyone may apply. Gale Street Studios is a long term established photography studio, freshly renovated and has recently opened for casual photographic hire. Home to Melbourne Photography, Gale St Studios is situated right by Lygon St in East Brunswick, with trams, cafes, restaurants close at hand, and is a part of the thriving creative culture in the area. Monthly rent of $475.90 includes all bills, 24-hour access, fast NBN (100/40), your own lockable office space, access to a shared kitchenette and light-filled meeting area/gallery. Whilst longer-term tenants are preferred, shorter-term tenancies will be considered. Discounted hire rates apply for photography studio use, if required. Call to arrange a visit: 
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