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Mid Coast Meltdown

Posted: April 9, 2014 in Uncategorized
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This gig had a pretty good lineup of local Adelaide bands – some new some old originally, but then came the news that one of Adelaides Popular bands from the 90s was also joining the lineup – The Clowns of Decadence. The last time I saw them was in the early 90s and they put on quite a show.

I wasnt there to take photos or video and the Point and shoot camera I used for the video  ( Pansonic TZ40 ) I literally received the day before so I hadnt even had a chance to read the manual. The footage I got turned out OK but I wouldnt use it for any serious band coverage in particular the lack of Manual focus options and you can see the autofocus hunt a bit in a few clips. That said the Tz40 did a pretty good job and replaces my now 5 year old TZ7 which I used for band clips ( primarily because it has reasonable onboard audio in loud environments ).

I got to the gig fairly late just before it sold out so was lucky given its about a 40 minute drive from my place. Another one of “vintage bands” I used to see 20 years ago was The Bearded clams – They sounded really tight, but I couldnt stay for the wwole set as I had to get a position near the front for the clowns

Full gallery for the bearded clams Click HERE

Although not the type of music I normally listen to I also caught a bit of Se Bon Ki Ra. They were really tight also

Full Gallery for Se Bon Ki Ra Click HERE

 

and of Course the Clowns of Decadence. I only had a single Wide angle lens with me on the night and I wasnt planning on too many photos. Really wanted to test out the other camera for video.

Full Gallery Click HERE

 

 

Womadelaide 2014 -Day 1 Friday

Posted: March 8, 2014 in Uncategorized
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Well one day down and three to go. The opening act on Stage one ( ICS Stage ) after the Kuarna welcome was Mokoomba who performed catchy tunes to a crowd that was still pouring in after the working week. Next up I managed to catch Bulka – Wow what a unique voice. I stayed for most of her set but did pop out to check out a young local AUS act Sitara briefly playing on the Moreton Bay stage.

The highlight for me was Hanggai with their lead singer trying to look “impersonate Meatloaf” but in his own unique style with Frontless leather top. I think pictures speak 1000 words here.

Hanggai

It was a mic of traditional instruments and Western and it just worked. I then trundled down to see Neko Case on stage 3. I have only seen her previously when she toured with The New Pornographers, a band that she has been heavily involved with. It was a good solid show but I didnt know much of her material which didnt help.

Fat Freddys drop was the last act on the ICS stage. I found thew sound mix excessively bassy but then again that appears to be their style and it was lapped up by the generally younger crowd up front. Headed hope after an hour of them to catch some sleep and prepare for the first full day – Saturday

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Day on the Green – Leconfield Winery, SA

Posted: February 27, 2014 in Uncategorized
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There have been many Day on the Green events in the past that I’ve wanted to go to but the timing was bad, but when I heard one of my favourite bands from the mid 80s was back together to play some shows I thought I’d better get to one. Not only was there Hunters and Collectors but also 3 other bands I like, British India, Something for Kate and You am I.

The weather was fine and not too hot so we headed down only to hit a traffic jam at McLaren vale. It was slow but steady for the last few kms which took about 30 minutes but finally we got into the car park paddock just prior to British India starting.

I’ve seen British India a few times in the last couple of years and have been very impressed with their live performances. All those shows though were at night to a crowd that was there to see them as headliners. Whilst their songs were tight the sound mix was dreadfull with muddy bass and wierd phasing happening through the speakers. We were near the mixing desk but there was a set of speakers suspended pretty close to where we were up mid paddock which I’m guessing was responsible. It was a solid set but not jaw dropping.

Next up was Something for Kate whom I’ve only seen once before and that was many years ago. Solid set from them also but they also suffered bad audio. I should add here that to get anywhere near the stage you had to buy pricier tickets – Gold and Platinum and there seemed to be quite a few vacant seats in this area. There were also empty areas behind this fenced off front of stage area that I went to but was told I couldn’t stand there. Had to go back behind the painted line. Not sure what the purpose was of the vacant area ?

We ended up relocating to the other side of the stage for You am I. The sound on the other side was a bit better, not as Muddy and you could see the stage better as well as one of the big screens. The one thing that I noticed was unlike other concerts where the main beverage being drunk is Beer, Cider and Spirits in a can, the choice at Day on the Green was unsurprisingly Wine and it wasn’t too overpriced at $25 for most of the bottles and $35 for the premium Leconfield Red

I was thankful when Hunters and Collectors came on that the sound issues seem to be resolved. Not sure if they had a different Mixer operating the desk but it was definitely 100% better than the previous 3 bands. I didnt get many photos and only a handful of video snippets but here is the only H&C song that I captured in all its glory with my old Point and Shoot Camera

Womadelaide Session times announced

Posted: January 28, 2014 in Uncategorized
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The Session times for the performances has now been released so you can start planning your 4 days of Womad.

Check them out here

and Dont forget that a “1” Next to the act means that are playing 1 show only. Some acts play multiple times during the 4 days.

In case you missed it previously Rachid Taha has also been added to the Womadelaide Lineup playing a headline show on Sunday Night at 10:30pm. He has played Womad previously and last time I saw him ( 2004 ? ) it was one of the highlights of the festival.

Short Film “Nautilus”

Posted: January 2, 2014 in Uncategorized
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The Short film that I wrote and directed at MAPs film school in 2013 is now online. It’s a story about a boys vivid imagination and love for the sea.

For the Technically minded it was shot on a Black Magic Cinema Camera primarily over 2 days with an additional half day to capture the stop motion animation parts.

Please share it if you like it.

Coming to the End of 2013

Posted: November 22, 2013 in Uncategorized
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First up, Apologies for the lack of updates to this page since mid year. It’s got a bit hectic in the last 6 months, but I will have time now to get on top of it.

I’ve spent the last 10 months studying at MAPs Film School in Adelaide and will soon have my Diploma in Screen and Media, but more importantly I have met and worked with lots of great people, both in the course itself and outside of the course in the Film and TV industry.

My Direct involvement with the Student Films this year topped out at 21 significant roles and then production stills and timelapses of other productions would add another 6

I’ve added links to any work that is currently available for viewing. The rest should hopefully be available to view really soon after the official debut screening of them early December 2013

Cinematographer

On Set Audio

  • Live Band MAPS ( Abby Howlett )
  • Limitless with a Beat
  • Old Friends
  • Laxrax and Krunk
  • Ray N Bow ( Super 8 )
  • The Runner ( Super 8 )
  • Live Music Exeter Hotel
  • Draco

Post Production Audio

Writer /Director

  • Nautilus

Punks not dead

Posted: May 26, 2013 in Uncategorized
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You may have heard of the US band “The Dead kennedys” who broke up quite a few years ago. memorable songs such as “Holiday in Cambodia” and “California Uber Alles”.

Well their Lead singer Jello Biafra has been busy with a new band and has just finished touring in Australia. I caught up with Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine when they played at Fowlers Live. He still has plenty of energy

Plenty of Still photos taken from the event can be found HERE

Radian Timelapse Controller

Posted: April 28, 2013 in Uncategorized
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Finally received my Radian Controller after a Kickstarter Project Mid 2012 which I funded. It was worth the wait and a few delays and I finally got to charge it up and have a play today. Here’s a first test of the device doing a 360 degree rotation at the local park. People walking there dogs must have though I was a nutcase ?

Warehouse Photo Shoot with Models

Posted: April 27, 2013 in Uncategorized
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Organised via South Australian Photography facebook page I attended a group Photoshoot held at a warehouse South of Adelaide.

Some of my images were with natural light but most were with lit with 2 portable studio flashes.

Photo : Michael Selge
Model : Sheree Miles
Makeup : Monika Portella

Photo : Michael Selge
Model : Shaya Mercer
Makeup : Monika Portella

Photo : Michael Selge
Model : Patrick Stevens

Photo : Michael Selge
Model /Makeup  : Naomi Capper

Full gallery is up Here CLICK

Womadelaide Monday video Highlights

Posted: April 15, 2013 in Uncategorized
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Ok, sorry its taken almost a month, but there is a backlog of things to do at this time of the year, but finally I have had the time to put together the compilation of Acts I caught at Womadelaide 2013 on the Monday. Without further Ado here it is

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