Right Brained Web: Publishing in a digital age
What's the future of professional content creators in a world where anyone with an internet connection can create or curate content?
In the new Right Brained Web blog on The Big Idea - social media consultant Simon Young discusses publishing, monetisation and amateur explosions with publisher Vincent Heeringa.
How Freelancers Can Succeed: The Holistic Freelancer
Production sound recordist Mike Westgate shares his freelancing tips with Ande Schurr, in the new How Freelancers Can Succeed fortnightly series.
They discuss how to measure success, make your own breaks, stay creative and build a lasting positive attitude.
TBI Q&A: Jeweller and small object maker Vaune Mason talks about how the challenge of funding her work creates new collaborative opportunities. Her latest project Alter+EGO is a pop-up exhibition of works by 21 artists including painters, illustrators, costumiers, jewellers and sculptors.
“Alter+EGO investigates the affections and addictions we (as artists) have with the idea of EGO."
The gallery will be popping up throughout Wellington in a 4 ton truck called 'The Palace' during the New Zealand Fringe Festival in February and March.
Cathy Aronson
Editor
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Latest News
New Zealand short film 'The Six Dollar Fifty Man' has won the Jury Prize for International Short Filmmaking at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. (+Trailer and Sundance Awards Ceremony)
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s Summer Matinée concert at Government House on February 13 brings together a “Light and Latin” programme of Baroque favourites by Handel and Bach, combined with some South American flavours by way of Tosti and Gershwin among others.
Without the impact of Bill Toomath, Wellington would be a very different place. City Gallery Wellington is celebrating his 60 year career with 'Architect Bill Toomath: Liberating Everyday Life'.
Russell Museum/Te Whare Taonga o Kororareka will conduct a tribute to the Boyd Bicentennial by firing four cannons from the Russell foreshore on 1 Feb 2010.
Taika Waititi’s feature film 'Boy' premiered to a sell out house at the opening weekend of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
TBI Q&A
Jeweller and small object maker Vaune Mason talks about how the challenge of funding her work creates new collaborative opportunities. Her latest project - Alter+EGO at the Fringe Festival in Wellington - is a pop-up exhibition of works by 21 artists including painters, illustrators, costumiers, jewellers and sculptors.
Blogs
What's the future of professional content creators in a world where anyone with an internet connection can create or curate content?
In the new Right Brained Web blog on The Big Idea - social media consultant Simon Young discusses publishing, monetisation and amateur explosions with publisher Vincent Heeringa.
Blog:Right Brained WebThe Young Vic Theatre received mixed reviews for its recent revival of Irving Berlin's musical 'Annie Get Your Gun', but it had me grinning throughout - for its pure entertainment value but also the freshness of its tone.
Blog:Sets and The City
TBI TV
In this ScreenTalk video interview actress Geraldine Brophy talks about the connections people make with a character and how it can manifest in extraordinary ways.
“You have to be really responsible with that, as an actress. That’s a precious thing. An audience, and their belief in you, is something that you must honour.”
Latest from GROW
In Part 11 of The Creative Adventures of James Brown, James decides to enter his latest painting into the Taranaki Art Awards.
From:Tips and NewsThe Enjoy Summer Residency 2010 recipient is emerging Auckland based artist Simon Glaister. Following a brief settling in period Hot House will open on January 29 with a performance and opening event.
From:Tips and NewsThis is the first year that architects and interior designers practising in New Zealand have been invited to enter the 2010 Dulux Colour Awards. Entries close on February 19.
From:Tips and NewsEvery year the Blue Oyster stages a Grad Show to showcase experimental and innovative art works created by recent graduates from the Otago Polytechnic School of Fine Arts.
From:Tips and News
WORK | JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
Enterprise News
Production sound recordist Mike Westgate shares his freelancing tips with Ande Schurr, in the new How Freelancers Can Succeed fortnightly series on The Big Idea.
They discuss how to measure success, make your own breaks, stay creative and build a lasting positive attitude.
Inside: Work - a focus on interesting and unusual jobs in the creative sector, 25 January 2010.
Jobs & Opportunities - paid
- The World of WearableArt Awards Show is New Zealand’s biggest event on the annual arts calendar. Join the Nelson-based team who maintain and restore our wearable art collection.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Nelson & Bays RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 28 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 10 February 2010Organisation:World of WearableArt Ltd
- Te Matatini Society Incorporated, the national body for Maori Performing Arts for Aotearoa invites you to join our dynamic team in a key senior role.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 28 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 12 February 2010Organisation:Atahaia Consultancy Ltd for Maori Performing Arts for Aotearoa
- DNA is looking for a brilliant Web Designer to join our team in Wellington.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 28 Jan 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 4 February 2010Organisation:DNA
- We need a self-motivated, organised individual with a proven track record in facilities management and a solid background in post production.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 28 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 10 February 2010Organisation:Park Road Post Production Ltd
- Freelance Junior Graduate Promo Producer wanted to work across both MTV and Comedy Central.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 28 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 5 February 2010Organisation:MTV Networks
- Executive Director, management, sponsorship, salesCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 10 February 2010Organisation:YWCA of Wellington and Hutt Valley
- Membership sales, event co-ordination and office administrationCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 10 February 2010Organisation:YWCA of Wellington and Hutt Valley
- Add one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies to your CV and come and work for New Zealand's largest on-line Adventure Sports retailer.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Waikato | HamiltonSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 5 February 2010Organisation:Torpedo7
- RadioLIVE is looking for an experienced political reporter.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 13 February 2010Organisation:Mediaworks | RadioLIVE
- Top flight graphic designer required to join small team based in Parnell, Auckland. If you're not producing work as good, this is not the job for you.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 3 February 2010Organisation:Everything Design Ltd
- Dave Clark Design Associates Ltd. You'll need a portfolio strong in corporate branding. Significant experience with InDesign, Photoshop, FireworksCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 3 February 2010Organisation:Dave Clark Associates
- As Finance Manager you will report to the Business Services Manager and be responsible for the finance and accounting methods, practices and procedures of the organisation.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 4 February 2010Organisation:Creative New Zealand
- Sponsorship/FundingCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 15 February 2010Organisation:SongNow
- Administration star? Community focus? Play an influential role within our community team, work on exciting community projects and activities!Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 2 February 2010Organisation:Auckland City Council
- The New Zealand School of Dance is looking for a dynamic, accomplished and organised leader and teacher to take on the key role of Head of Contemporary Dance.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 5 February 2010Organisation:New Zealand School of Dance
- Freelance photography opportunites with new Wellington start up magazineCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 27 March 2010Organisation:FishHead Magazine
- Audition for The Man Whose Mother Was A Pirate by Margaret MahyCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 3 February 2010Organisation:Tim Bray Productions, administered by The Operating Theatre Trust
- Classical/Traditional Chinese Musicians (maximum 2-3 people) for background music at large functionCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 1 February 2010Organisation:Jo Rodwell
- Threaded Media Ltd, publishers of the niche design title Threaded Magazine, requires a experienced Advertising Sales Rep with a track record in magazines, marketing, advertising or other media.Category:CommissionLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 1 March 2010Organisation:Threaded Magazine
- Creative Communities funding scheme has opened at Auckland City Council, available to artists and community groupsCategory:Funding/Grant/PhilanthropyLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 25 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 5 March 2010Organisation:Auckland City Council
- Event Assistant - InternCategory:InternshipLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 25 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 8 February 2010Organisation:The Girl Underground
- Production Assistant - Public Performance Art & Film EventCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 25 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 8 February 2010Organisation:The Girl Underground
- Advert./Media/Entertain/ Event Management.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 25 Jan 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 2 March 2010Organisation:Clouds Entertainment Limited
- Scratch DJ Required in Auckland for Casual Sessions in FebCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland | Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Sunday, 24 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 3 March 2010Organisation:Session Work
- Substitute Teacher NeededCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Sunday, 24 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 15 February 2010Organisation:Merrin Cavel
- Asian Actors, All Ages, Needed for Touring Season of "The Bone Feeder"Category:AuditionLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Sunday, 24 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 31 January 2010Organisation:Renee Liang / Simon Zhou
- Assists with the delivery of our annual marketing campaign including our National Arts Festival and the National Theatre for Children’s annual touring programme.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Saturday, 23 Jan 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 12 January 2010Organisation:Capital E - for Children. Centre for Creative Technology and Live Performance
- Sarjeant Gallery is seeking an enthusiastic Education OfficerCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wanganui | Wanganui RegionSubmitted:Friday, 22 Jan 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 26 January 2010Organisation:Wanganui District Council
- Looking for a stand-out radio co-host for a new worldwide radio show!Category:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 22 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 12 February 2010Organisation:Worldwide Music Revolution Network
- This role is essentially a mix of customer service, hosting and effectively communicating exhibition information to a broad range ofCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 22 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 29 January 2010Organisation:Museum of Transport and Technology
- Gallery Assistant for leading contemporary dealer galleryCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Friday, 22 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 3 February 2010Organisation:Page Blackie Gallery
- Ever wanted to be a valued member of a passionately ambitious national music organisation based in Wellington. Chamber Music New Zealand is looking for a Artistic Administrator.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 21 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 5 February 2010Organisation:Chamber Music New Zealand
- Vocal tutor at Excel School of Performing Arts; tuition in contemporary pop/rock/r&b genreCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 21 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 21 February 2010Organisation:Excel School of Performing Arts
Jobs & Opportunities - unpaid
- Lyttelton Summer Street Party Sunday 28th February 2010Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Christchurch | CanterburySubmitted:Thursday, 28 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 12 February 2010Organisation:Lyttelton Summer Street Party
- Film students are looking to interview people in inter-cultural NZ-CHN relationships for documentaryCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:New Zealand | Auckland Region | China | AsiaSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 10 February 2010Organisation:Rose Damon - Unitec
- The Outfiit Theatre Co. are incorporating as a society and need some advice!Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 3 February 2010Organisation:The Outfit Theatre Co.
- Interior designers and architects with a flair for colour have just over three weeks left to enter the prestigious 2010 Dulux Colour Awards.Category:AwardLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 19 February 2010Organisation:Dulux
- Are you a museum? Do you have a great project perfect for an intern?Category:InternshipLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 24 February 2010Organisation:National Services Te Paerangi
- A male actor 18-21 needed for short film drama/ thrillerCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 3 February 2010Organisation:The New Zealand Film and Television School
- Male actors aged between 18 - 26 with experience.Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 10 February 2010Organisation:Jato Unit
- Innovative and entertaining work is being sought for Ignition 2010 - Hamilton's Fringe FestivalCategory:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Waikato | HamiltonSubmitted:Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 19 February 2010Organisation:Ignition 2010 - Hamilton Fringe Festival
- Free Exposure/Promotion for Art & Design Students in Threaded Magazine Ed.9Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:New Zealand | Australia | Melbourne | Pacific RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 1 April 2010Organisation:Threaded Magazine
- Feature Film Script WriterCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:New Zealand | Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 25 Jan 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 31 July 2010Organisation:NoMoney Productions
- Suits person willing to help for a film credit.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Sunday, 24 Jan 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 21 December 2010Organisation:A Awarau
- Director looking for potential animators that I can collaborate with on future projectsCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Sunday, 24 Jan 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 1 May 2010Organisation:Alamo Films
- One day short docco shoot needs a sound techCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Sunday, 24 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 15 February 2010Organisation:RPE
- Do you want to be a robot? The Fannywaterman Collective is looking for a male or female actor to be involved in their up and coming musical theatre show at Wellington Fringe FestivalCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 22 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 29 January 2010Organisation:The Fannywaterman Collective
- Art Director wanted for low budget short film being shot in Palmerston North in March.Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 21 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 15 February 2010Organisation:Typhoid Films
Event Of The Week
- Type:Hui/WanangaDate:27 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2010Location:Auckland Region
Events
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:3 Feb 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:MusicDate:10 Mar 2010 - 11 Mar 2010Location:New Plymouth | Taranaki Region
- Type:FestivalDate:27 Feb 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:FestivalDate:26 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:FestivalDate:29 Jan 2010 - 1 Feb 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:TheatreDate:13 Mar 2010 - 21 Mar 2010Location:Wellington Region
- Type:ExhibitionDate:20 Feb 2010 - 17 Mar 2010Location:Otago
- Type:PreviewDate:13 Feb 2010 - 27 Feb 2010Location:New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:Event: OTHERDate:8 Feb 2010Location:Auckland Region | Waitakere
- Type:DanceDate:9 Mar 2010 - 12 Mar 2010Location:New Zealand | Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:LiteratureDate:9 Mar 2010 - 14 Mar 2010Location:Wellington Region
- Type:Live eventDate:6 Mar 2010 - 28 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Manukau
- Type:ConferenceDate:15 Feb 2010 - 19 Feb 2010Location:New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:27 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ArtDate:19 Jan 2010 - 6 Feb 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ShowDate:6 Mar 2010Location:New Zealand | Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North Shore
- Type:ArtDate:26 Feb 2010 - 10 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:FestivalDate:30 Apr 2010 - 16 May 2010Location:Coromandel | Coromandel
SHOW | THE GALLERY
Pictures & Paintings
- Alternative Portraits Uniquely Created in New Zealand
- A 3D perspective of a Launch Idea for Volkswagen, Pune factory, India in 2009.
- FullPenetration was a provocative visual essay on brain hemisphere integration
- Oil painting on high quality canvas and quality artist oil paints. Completed with varnish for protection from environment.
Object Art
- Collaborative sculpture by Scott Sanz and Jamie Fergus, 2010. l: approx. 600mm. Teaser for "Rare Earth" exhibition...
Videos
- Thanks to Marwin from the Netherlands and the team at Waves for putting this together. We hope you enjoy this youthful view of previous WOMAD festival
- Motion graphics, Virtual sets, 3D
- Humanitarian appeal for suffering people in Haiti.
- Here is the development of a shot from a short cartoon I am making. From Pencil test to coloured animation.
- Track from my album "Outskirt" (2008); I took St. Petersburg Winter Palace as a hint to depict 1905 russian Bloody Sunday.
- Track from my record "Outskirt" (2008); I took St. Petersburg Winter Palace as a hint to depict 1905 russian Bloody Sunday.
- "Local Scaters" Episode for TuneIntoWellington
- Episode for "VidLog" about "Cool Stuff That Happens In Absolutely Positivly Wellington"
- a little pondering about swines and their sad destiny, creating an operatic dadaist inferno - where pigs are menacing main characters.
- Animated videoclip for a 5/4 funk metal track from Outskirt (2008).
- Showreel I put together for previous employer (Banana Split in the UK), showing examples from the movie related TV work that I produced & directed
Writing
- The beginnings of a song perhaps, wanting to connect with others fighting oppression and neglect in Aotearoa










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