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Filter is a photography podcast by Matt Walter. Each bite-sized episode tackles a different element of photography, from the basics to the best apps you aren't using. The best part? You choose the topic. Suggest a topic or ask a specific question relating to a photography problem you're facing at h…

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    • Jun 14, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Aidan Sean McDonald (Private Function and Videographer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 83:05


    Aidan Sean McDonald is the drummer of Private Function, videographer,  director and more. In this episode we talk about the many different hats Aidan has had to wear to make ends meet on his creative journey, the history of the Private Function scratch-it cover art, the urine infused vinyl, his directing dreams, imposter syndrome and more.Listen to the audio-only version of the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts, or watch the video version on YouTube.

    Joc Curran (Co-Founder of The Zoo)

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 65:05


    Joc Curran is a co-founder of the iconic Brisbane music venue, The Zoo. In this episode, Joc talks about the original view for the venue, the importance of building organic relationships in the community, endurance and a lot more. The Zoo is celebrating it's 30th anniversary this month.Listen to the audio-only version of the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts, or watch the video version on YouTube.LinksThe Zoo - https://www.thezoo.com.au/The Zoo's 30th Anniversary - https://www.thezoo.com.au/whats-on

    Brett Wood (Principal of Music Industry College)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 69:38


    Brett Wood is the Principal and co-founder of Music Industry College, an innovative college that provides education for grade 11 and 12 students who are interested in a career in the music industry or creative arts. Listen to the audio-only version of the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts, or watch the video version on YouTube.LinksMusic Industry College: https://mic.org.auBrett Wood - https://instagram.com/liminaltart

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    Ian Haug (Powderfinger, The Church, Airlock Studios) + Nat Sim + Alex Flamsteed (MTMM Film)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 47:28


    This episode is a panel discussion with the three creators of Up In The Airlock - Nat Flamsteed and Nat Sim of Method To My Madness Film and Ian Haug from Powderfinger and The Church, also the owner of Airlock Studios.In this episode, Nat, Alex and Ian speak about Up In The Airlock, a live performance video series filmed at Airlock Studios and the funding available to creatives to launch projects like this. Download wherever you listen to podcasts or watch on  YouTube!LinksMTMM Film Airlock Studios Up In The Airlock (Season 1) 

    Alex Towler (Lego Masters 2020 Winner & Lego Artist)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 58:21


    Alex Towler is one half of the winning duo of the television show Lego Masters 2020 and continues to build Lego exhibitions and pieces. In this episode, Alex talks about:How to time manage effectively while working on a creative projectWhether Alex identifies as a product of Lego or ‘Lego Masters'Finding identity in a larger brand's parametersThe strengths and weaknesses of working creatively in a teamRequirements for working with Lego when undertaking an exhibition workWhat it means to be a Lego Certified ProfessionalHow to check your ego in the ideation phase of group workHow to come up with new ideasHow to manage personality differences in passionate creative communitiesAnd lots more! Download wherever you listen to podcasts or watch on YouTube! 

    Lana Bee (OnlyFans and Twitch Content Creator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 66:47


    Lana Bee is an OnlyFans (top 0.3%) and Twitch content creator based in LA. Lana and I do a deep dive on their creative journey, what brought them to OnlyFans and Twitch and how they manage producing such a large body of ongoing content. In this episode, Lana talks about:How Lana used art to escape a controlled environment and manifested their freedomHow Lana got out of a cycle of homelessness and established in their own homeThe income differences from stripping, cam work and other sex workHow Lana maximises their incomeWhether Fansly can overtake OnlyFans are the primary outlet for online adult contentIf Cardi B and other celebrities who appear on OnlyFans are watering down the potency of sex workWhat OnlyFans can do to communicate better with sex workers and content creatorsHow Lana manages to distribute a consistent and large output of content while going through periods of depressionRecommendations for tackling OnlyFans subscribers who cross the line of appropriateness and Lana's views on parasocial connectionsHow Lana balances their OnlyFans persona with their real-world intimacy offerings to a partnerListen to the audio-only version of the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts, or watch the video version on YouTube.Follow Lana BeeWebsite: https://lanabee.me/

    Mikey Richards (Violent Soho)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 58:33


    Mikey Richards is the drummer for Violent Soho and a passionate philosopher. In this episode Mikey talks about:his history with singing and how his classical-trained experience differs from Luke Boerdam's (singer of Violent Soho) non-traditional experiencethe importance of showing yourself for who you truly are and not comparing yourself to others the feeling of starting over when making Hungry Ghosthow to free yourself from creative obligations and the pressure of your online identityhow to break illogical patterns of thinkingthe power of meditationhow he approaches session drummingand lots more!Listen to the audio-only version of the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow Michael Richards and Violent SohoMikey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antimikeysohorealthefanpage/Violent Soho's Instagram: https://instagram.com/violentsoho4122Website: https://violentsoho.com/ 

    Dan Stork (Audio Engineer and Tour Manager)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 56:07


    Dan Stork is an audio engineer and tour manager from Brisbane, Australia.Dan has done work for Deafheaven, Ruby Fields, Hockey Dad, DZ Deathrays, The Smith Street Band, Russian Circles, Nothing, Rolo Tomassi, Clowns and more.  Listen to the audio-only version of the podcast at:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/creative-detour-podcast/id1335307416Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4BdoRNAQekMOURzbqgKnWoYouTube - https://youtube.com/mattsimplifiedOr anywhere else you listen to podcasts!Creative Detour is a podcast about creative people and their creative journeys, hosted by music photographer Matt Walter, by Matt, Simplified. 

    Liam Edward Brennan (Cinematographer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 87:02


    Liam Edward Brennan is an award-winning cinematographer from Sydney, Australia. Liam has worked on awesome commercial projects including Chris Hemsworth's Centr, David Jones, McDonalds Monopoly, and some equally as good music photography projects with bands such as Powderfinger, Violent Soho and more.Listen to the audio-only version of the podcast at:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/creative-detour-podcast/id1335307416Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4BdoRNAQekMOURzbqgKnWoYouTube - https://youtube.com/mattsimplifiedOr anywhere else you listen to podcasts!Creative Detour is a podcast about creative people and their creative journeys, hosted by music photographer Matt Walter, by Matt, Simplified. 

    Tim Maxwell and Craig Selak (LOSER)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 39:13


    Craig Selak and Tim Maxwell sit down with me to discuss LOSER 'All The Rage', being authentic as an artist, ASMR and dropping two albums during a pandemic. This episode has Tim Maxwell and Craig Selak talk about what their experiences with previous bands (The Bennies, Apart From This and more) offered as guidance for LOSER.Buy a copy of LOSER 'All The Rage' here - https://24hundred.net/collections/domestic-la-la/products/all-the-rage-12-vinyl-clear-with-pink-blue-splatterListen to the audio-only version of the podcast at:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/creative-detour-podcast/id1335307416Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4BdoRNAQekMOURzbqgKnWoYouTube - https://youtube.com/mattsimplifiedOr anywhere else you listen to podcasts!Creative Detour is a podcast about creative people and their creative journeys, hosted by music photographer Matt Walter, by Matt, Simplified. 

    April Josie (Photographer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 79:44


    April Josie is a photographer from Sydney, Australia, focusing on content of all types. I know her best from her work with music photography, but she is a photographer of all different kinds. In this episode we talk about how to look after your mental health, finding a creative passion outside of photography, overcoming detractors and managing business relationships. Buy one of April's printsView April's prints and place an order here - https://www.apriljosiephotography.com/Watch the interviewhttps://youtu.be/acFdKcF40Y8Follow April JosieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/april.josie.photoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/april.josie/Website: https://www.apriljosiephotography.com/

    Sam Blitvich and Jono Mata (Sly Withers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 51:25


    About the episodeFresh off the back of of Sly Withers' Coldplay Cover, The Scientist, Jono Mata and Sam Blitvich sit down with me for the Creative Detour Podcast to talk about everything creative. Buy 'Gardens'Buy 'Gardens' here - https://SlyWithers.lnk.to/GardensWatch the interviewhttps://youtu.be/qJivxFgtkL4 Follow Sly WithersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SlyWithers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slywithers/Twitter: https://twitter.com/slywithers

    Ben Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 49:03


    Welcome to the third episode of the Creative Detour Podcast! In this episode I sit down with Ben Lee to talk about his creative journey. This Ben Lee interview spreads light on how he sustains motivation for creative projects long-term, what he learned from Sonic Youth and The Beastie Boys around community and heaps more.Ben Lee is playing the Brisbane Powerhouse on 19 June. You can grab tickets here.Listen to the Creative Detour Podcast - honest conversations with creative people. Hear about how they made themselves into the success they are today.

    Georgia Maq (Camp Cope)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 92:13


    Jake Laderman (Clowns and Damaged Music)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 55:26


    This episode I talk to Jake Laderman, drummer in Clowns and co-owner of Damaged Music. Jake takes us on an honest journey through the hardships of being in a DIY band, advice for up-and-coming bands new to managing their budgets, what it's like starting a record label and more.Listen to the Creative Detour Podcast - honest conversations with creative people. Hear about how they made themselves into the success they are today.

    Retooling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 4:26


    Filter Photography Podcast is now Creative Detour! Creative Detour is an Australian podcast hosted by Matt Walter, a music photographer with a passion for all things creative.In this episodeWhy the podcast name was changedWhat is changed in the podcastWhat Creative Detour will focus onListen to the Creative Detour Podcast - honest conversations with creative people. Hear about how they made themselves into the success they are today.

    3D photography zines and how many photos to submit to a publication (with Lewis Nixon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 71:32


    I speak with Lewis Nixon about his new 3D music photography zine, how many photos are too many or too few to submit to a publication, and what keeps this music photographer motivated. You can check out Lewis' work here:https://www.ljnphoto.com/Buy the 3D zineYou can view more information about this episode at the Filter Photography Podcast website.

    Positive feedback is a bad thing (with April Josie)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 48:59


    Yep, positive feedback can be a bad thing! Episode 27 of the Filter Photography Podcast has an interview with April Josie, wedding and music photographer from Sydney, Australia.We talk about how April goes about creating bodies of work, why crediting is actually important to photographers, whether a formula is useful in client work and more.You can check out April's work at:https://www.apriljosiephotography.com/https://www.instagram.com/april.josie.studios/https://www.instagram.com/april.josie/

    Why you shouldn't ignore what comes naturally, and Isolation Art Show (with Rachael Audrey Anger)

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 69:51


    Australian artists - this is the episode for you! Episode 26 of the Filter Photography Podcast has an interview with Rachael Audrey Anger, a multi-talented artist and host of the Isolation Art Show.Isolation Art Show is an online-only art show that is helping Australian artists sell their work and keep food in their mouths during tough time.Rachael has put hundreds of hours of her own time and loads of her own money into giving Australian artists an opportunity to sell their work in an innovative way during COVID-19's lockdown period.We talk about how the digital landscape is merging with the traditional art show environment, how to find what you are truly passionate about and how to get involved in future Isolation Art Show-type experiences.You can check out the Isolation Art Show at:https://www.photoaudreyanger.com/isolationartshowIsolation Art Show on Instagram

    Ep 25: How to get a good photography brief for event photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 15:45


    Get a rock-solid brief from your client. In this podcast episode we'll talk about what questions you will want to ask to get a very clear photography brief that will make it super easy for you to impress the client! Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Episode 24: Tour learnings and how to narrow down similar photos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 20:35


    Three things I learnt while I was on a recent music photography tour, and how to reduce the amount of photos you give your client. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Episode 23: A quick update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 9:14


    A quick update on the podcast, mental health on tour and more!

    Episode 22: 35mm vs 50mm - Which is better for you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 24:19


    Which focal length is right for you? Is one better than another? Is there something you're missing but need to consider?  Check the full show notes here - 35mm vs 50mm Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Episode 21: Beating photography block, starter cameras and action shots in music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 35:02


    How do you beat photography block? Is it even real? What is the best starter camera? Are mirrorless cameras the future? All this and more in this episode of the Filter Photography Podcast. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Episode 20: Instagram photography problems: How to increase your reach on Instagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 23:15


    I'm not sure about you, but I find every post I make on Instagram gets a varied result when it comes to how many people see the post. This episode of the Filter Photography Podcast tells you how you can battle the decreasing reach of your Instagram posts by playing the game properly. Read the full show notes. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Ep 19: Music photography gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 38:44


    What lenses are good for music photography? What music photography gear is cheap enough to get a great shot? Here's my recommendations. Read the full show notes. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Ep 18: The role of music in photography, photogenic people and would you delete a photo if asked?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 37:29


    This episode of the Filter photography podcast breaks down a photo competition's contract, discusses the role of music in photography and has more listener questions answered. Read the full show notes. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Ep 17: Michelle Grace Hunder on the power of positive client relationships in photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 71:12


    Welcome to episode 17 of the Filter Photography Podcast. This episode has Michelle Grace Hunder, or MGH as I call her, talking about the importance of positive client relationships, whether you should sign a photography contract, and more. CONTENT WARNING: This article deals with sexual assault. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Ep 16: Luke Henery of Violent Soho talks his second passion, film photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 48:48


    Welcome to episode 16 of the Filter Photography Podcast. This episode is a bit special because you probably saw from the title, it's the first episode with a special guest. My good friend, Luke Henery of Violent Soho, talks about film photography, his film photography projects, and his upcoming Laneway exhibition. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Ep 15: How much should photographers charge and how to book bigger photography jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 35:00


    This episode of the Filter photography podcast takes a no-nonsense approach to how to score bigger photography jobs and what to charge. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Ep 14: Photo blocks, Reddit's advice for beginner photographers and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 41:43


    This episode of the Filter photography podcast tackles what to do when you're stuck in a photography block, how to get started with photography in general, and more. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Ep 13: Black and white photography tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 17:32


    In this episode of the Filter photography podcast, I share my three top tips for great black and white photography.  Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

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    Ep 12: Film photography, being drunk, and my photography gear choices

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 31:06


    In this episode of the Filter photography podcast I give advice for 35mm film, share whether I think I take better photos when I am drunk or sober when photographing music, what photography gear I use and more. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Ep 11: Prime lenses, time to edit, and where to find inspiration outside photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 20:42


    Three more questions are answered this episode, covering whether a zoom lens or prime lens is better for concert photography, how long it takes me to edit photos, and where inspiration can be found outside the medium of photography. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future Filter photography podcast episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table! Limited edition signed prints available at https://mattwalterphoto.com/prints/

    Ep 10: How I got started with music photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 33:22


    The most commonly asked question gets answered on the 10th episode of the Filter photography podcast - how did I get started with music photography? I photograph for Violent Soho, Dune Rats, Skegss and more. Let me tell you how I started out. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Ep 9: Concert photography jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 15:19


    Episode 9 of Filter photography podcast is all about music photography jobs. Do they exist? How do you get them? How do you continue to get them? Includes a lot of talk about mojitos.  Note: Driver of mojito lovers was sober.  Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter podcast website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Ep 8: Social anxiety, capturing energy in photos, and photography contracts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 27:32


    Episode 8 of Filter photography podcast talks about social anxiety, how to capture the energy of acoustic performances, and discusses those nasty photography contracts. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table!

    Ep 7: Finding and protecting your work from copyright infringement (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 20:59


    Episode 7 of Filter photography podcast is part 2 of the copyright infringement topic, and steps through a practical process for trying to receive appropriate value in return for your photos use in situations where it was not approved by you. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table! You can view more photography assistance content at Filter, or view Matt Walter's work at his website.

    Ep 6: Finding and protecting your work from copyright infringement (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2018 13:20


    Episode 6 of Filter photography podcast outlines how rampant unauthorised use of your photos actually is. What can you do to protect your work? What is a reasonable course of action? Part 2 will step through a practical process for trying to receive appropriate value in return for your photos use in situations where it was not approved by you. Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table! You can view more photography assistance content at Filter, or view Matt Walter's work at his website.

    Ep 5: What you should know about music photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 20:50


    Episode 5 of the Filter photography podcast tells you what is involved in concert photography. Is it as fun as it looks? Is it something that suits your lifestyle? This episode answers that very question and asks the question - is music photography for me? Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table! You can view more photography assistance content at Filter, or view Matt Walter's work at his website.

    Ep 4: Easy ways to be more productive with photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 21:18


    Episode 4 of the Filter photography podcast is all about productivity. No matter how effective you are at getting things done, staying motivated and consistent is something all photographers can do better. In this episode, Matt talks about his five favourite productivity tips and tools for getting more photography done.    Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table! You can view more photography assistance content at Filter, or view Matt Walter's work at his website.

    Ep 3: Style, setting and reliable feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 17:35


    Episode 3 of the photography podcast answers three more of your questions! In this episode, questions on how to find your own style, how to find the perfect location, and where to find the most reliable feedback on your photography.   Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table! You can view more photography assistance content at Filter, or view Matt Walter's work at his website.

    Ep 2: Bullying, money and variety

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2018 24:27


    Episode 2 of the Filter photography podcast has three of your questions answered and covers topics including bullying in the photo pit, how to make money in today's photography environment, and how to find what you're good at.  Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table! You can view more photography assistance content at Filter, or view Matt Walter's work at his website.

    Ep 1: Common mistakes photographers make

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2018 13:21


    Episode 1 of the Filter photography podcast is all about the common mistakes beginner photographers make when starting out with photography. What better way to start a photography podcast? Have a question that you'd like to ask for future episodes? You can submit a question to be answered on the show by visiting the Filter website. Ask specific questions or something general - anything is on the table! You can view more photography assistance content at Filter, or view Matt Walter's work at his website.

    Ep 0: Filter. A photography podcast.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2018 2:53


    An introduction to Filter, a photography podcast by Matt Walter.

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