Hot Tips, Field Notes and Production Gold
You know what they say, the best production advice usually comes when things go horribly wrong. Here are some guides, gear notes, shoot prep tips, audio tips, drone explainers, event production lessons and the occasional studio update. All killer, no filler. Useful stuff for anyone planning a shoot, recording a podcast, running an event or trying to make tech gear do what it's supposed to do. We'll even tell you some of our nightmarish production moments and stuff ups and what we did to never have it happen again.
Browse the latest below. Some are quick answers. Some go deep. All of them are written to help you make better calls before the shoot, session or event day.
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Creative Kicks Media Is Now in Footscray
We've moved from the Chapel Street precinct to The Cotton Mills in Footscray. Here's where to find us, what's in the new studio, and where to pick up hire gear.
Best Battery Powered Speakers for Events
Which battery powered speakers are worth it for events, why the battery never lasts as long as the box says, and why a battery speaker is the wrong call for a dance floor.
Construction Drone Services in Melbourne
Aerial views for progress reporting, project management and stakeholder communication.
Best Powered Speakers for Events and Speaker Hire
Which powered speaker suits which event, from a pair of QSC K12.2s for a room of 100 to a KS118 sub for real low end, and when a battery speaker is the wrong call.
Sound System Hire Guide: What Size, What It Costs and How to Book
What size, what it costs and how hire works, from one speaker for a courtyard to a full PA with subs.
What DJ Equipment Do You Need for an Event? Setups by Gig Size
Players, mixer, speakers, table and power. Which DJ setup fits your event, from a house party to a club rider.
