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Learning Day

10.12.2015 by Hayley Rollason //

how curl co uses learning day to upskill in video editing and motion graphics

(Almost) Every Friday I close out the week with Learning Day. Not a ground-breaking concept but something I really enjoy, that keeps me on top of techniques and trends, and keeps me energised.

sample of how to use trello for learning and upskilling in video editing and motion graphics
Sample of my ongoing Trello list

I have a running Trello list that every time I see a technique, a plug in or a software, or think of an idea I want to play with, I add it to the list and select one or more to bang out and fluff around with come Learning Day.

The only reason I would cancel Learning Day is for a scheduled client meeting or shoot, though I do try to avoid Fridays when arranging, or for Money Day. Money Day is a concept I learnt at the Freelancing in the Film Industry short course taught by Monica Davidson of Creative Plus Business at the now dearly departed Metro Screen.

Learning Day ends up being a light at the end of the tunnel for me. Gets the fun started ahead of the weekend, it is not stressful but still very rewarding. So far every Learning Day has offered some tip, technique or skill that has, maybe not revolutionised by work practises, but certainly invigorated them.

Categories // Personal Story Tags // creative plus business, freelancing in the film industry, learning day, metro screen, money day, monica davidson, trello

Metropolis Sound Design

05.31.2015 by Hayley Rollason //

Results from the Metro Screen sound design short course.
Assignment: to build a soundtrack to the this scene from the 1925 silent film Metropolis

The course was great fun. Spread over three days (on the weekend) we were taught the whole sound process for a film. From creating a sound sheet to recording, building and editing. We were introduced to a range of equipment from mics to recorders, mixing desks to software. We used Reaper to complete our project a software I would recommend to anyone wanting to take sound seriously but are not up to purchasing ProTools. It is well maintained with an active and clever community.

Sound design and audio editing software Reaper and its interface
Reaper’s interface (source: http://www.reaper.fm/)

At only $500 for the whole three days I would definitely recommend this as a first step for anyone wanting to up-skill in sound or move towards a sound design career.

 

Categories // Learning, Sound Design Tags // metro screen, metropolis, reaper, short course, sound design

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“Hayley’s great animation and storytelling”


Jayne Goodman
Insights Manager - Customer Strategy
News Corp Australia

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2017-01-19T18:07:29+11:00

Jayne Goodman
Insights Manager - Customer Strategy
News Corp Australia

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I really appreciated working with Hayley and found that Hayley understood the brief from the get go and brought along great ideas to the storyboarding and creative process.
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Creative Director
Anvil Media

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2017-01-19T18:10:42+11:00

Michael Neil-Smith
Creative Director
Anvil Media

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She brings to any project both her creative editing & graphic design but also an organisational and project management rigour that we value very highly. She takes the time to understand the content and delivers within our, sometimes tight, schedules.
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“She’s professional, creative and a pleasure to partner with”


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Director - Digital Marketer
JanineMarin.com.au

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2017-03-31T10:52:55+11:00

Janine Marin
Director - Digital Marketer
JanineMarin.com.au

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She helped visualise exactly what I wanted and even though we were in 2 different states, working with her was seamless.
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“I am beyond thrilled with the work Hayley created and the results we achieved”


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Owner
Manflower Co

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2017-08-15T19:53:15+10:00

Emma Mazur
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Manflower Co

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"I am beyond thrilled with the work Hayley created and the results we achieved"
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GiveEasy

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2017-08-21T12:49:55+10:00

Tamara Rozentals
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GiveEasy

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"I would recommend Hayley for anyone who need to build an explainer video quickly with exceptional quality."
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