Own the carnage!
John deCaux John deCaux

Own the carnage!

Own the carnage.

If you’ve been waiting to bring DROPBEAR home, the wait is officially over.

Pre-orders are now live for the DROPBEAR 2 Disc Special Edition on DVD and Blu-ray, with the release landing on 18 June.

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Stop Treating Art Like a Hobby if You Want to Survive
John deCaux John deCaux

Stop Treating Art Like a Hobby if You Want to Survive

Let's just say it: Australian culture doesn't value the arts.

We consume it. We binge it. We use it to cope.

But we don't fund it, we don't back it, and we sure as hell don't treat it like the serious industry it is.

This isn't just a government problem. It runs deeper than that, into the bones of how we're raised, trained, and told to operate.

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The Making of a Sci-Fi Filmmaker: From 'Level 17' to Today
John deCaux John deCaux

The Making of a Sci-Fi Filmmaker: From 'Level 17' to Today

I'm working on a new film that's taking me back to my true love.... Sci-Fi (sorry Lydia!).

There's not a lot I can say publicly about the project just yet, but once we get things started, we plan to document the journey from script to screen. What excites me the most is our plan to shoot using miniatures with a motion control system, which has been kindly loaned to us for the film.

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Mastering Previsualization: Unlocking the Key to Successful Shoots
John deCaux John deCaux

Mastering Previsualization: Unlocking the Key to Successful Shoots

Previsualization, or "previz," is a powerful tool for filmmakers to plan and execute their shoots precisely and efficiently. This detailed planning method allows for creative adjustments on the go and is invaluable when working with a low budget and high concept.

In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of previsualization and share examples of how it has been successfully used in real-life projects.

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Six Foot Four Productions Gets a Little Taller with New Head of Production!
John deCaux John deCaux

Six Foot Four Productions Gets a Little Taller with New Head of Production!

As of 1 May 2023, Undecided Pear Productions (UPP) will merge with Six Foot Four Productions (SFFP) to combine our wealth of knowledge in working on video projects with clients in a range of different industries.

In 2021, I co-founded a small video production company (UPP) with seed funding from the emerging creatives support organisation Helpmann Academy. UPP focused on collaborating with artists, schools and community groups, allowing creatives to share what they do on screen.

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