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I reached out to Murray wanting to film something new and creative, so he invited me to the workshop to film and edit. This video is a short introduction into shaping wooden climbing holds with care and precision all done from a single car garage on the Central Coast NSW Australia. From natural grain to hand-crafted fun, its all about craftsmanship that performs. Date: 2025 Filmed by: Ben Buchanan Equipment: Panasonic GH5 Edited by: Ben Buchanan Company: Bloc Cartel Industry: Sports Link: instagram.com/bloccartel.holds Watch Bloc Cartel shape wooden climbing holds with care and precision. From natural grain to hand-crafted form, it’s all about craftsmanship that performs. I designed and laid out the promotional flyer for the Hell on Earth gig at Burdekin on August 9th. The design features a supplied hi-res live photo of the band, which I posterised and added textures to, creating a retro aesthetic similar to that of classic band posters. The flyer utilises a 2 colour design scheme with strong gradients, enhancing the overall visual impact while maintaining an underground vibe. The design also incorporates the original band logos (created by others), ensuring that the flyer stays true to the band’s branding while serving as an eye-catching advertisement for the show. Both designed as a social media square tile and also a ticketed website banner.   I handled the full layout design for the Culture of Hate cassette tape using Adobe InDesign, focusing on typography, layout, and preparing the files for print. This included creating a two-fold, full-colour design with attention to layering and proper file setup for production. The band’s original logo, designed by True Suffer, and illustrations by Jruggz (c) were integrated into the design, ensuring a cohesive visual experience for the release. All files were finalized to be print-ready, with colour accuracy and proper bleed settings in place.
I recently had the pleasure of working on another video for the TAFE NSW Student Guide video series. This latest instalment focuses on Student Rights and Responsibilites designed to support and inform students with valuable visual content alongside the 2025 Student Guide. “It’s important that all students know their rights and responsibilities, and what to expect when you study at TAFE NSW.” For more details, visit: TAFE NSW Rights & Responsibilities Edited by: Ben Buchanan Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro Footage: TAFE NSW Library I’ve been diligently building an extensive 4K drone aerial videography library for commercial use, and it continues to grow with over 2,000 clips and counting! These high-quality shots capture a wide array of locations, including the stunning Central Coast, the bustling heart of Sydney City, and the scenic capital of Canberra. This collection features diverse infrastructure, cityscapes, and natural settings, making it a versatile resource for all kinds of creative projects. You can easily access most of these clips through popular stock platforms like Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, Vimeo, and more. Filmed by Ben Buchanan (c) 2024-2025 Equipment: DJI MINI 3
I recently worked on some multi cam video edits of live heavy music sets, highlighting the energy of the performance and showcasing Australian talent. These edits capture the raw intensity and crowd energy, delivering an archival live experience for viewers. LOCATION: Wamberal, NSW FILMED BY: HARD CURRENCY EDITED BY: BEN BUCHANAN Link: youtube.com/@HARD.CURRENCY
I recently had the pleasure of working on another video for the TAFE NSW Student Guide video series. This latest instalment focuses on Education and Career Counselling at TAFE NSW, designed to support and inform students with valuable visual content alongside the 2025 Student Guide. “Our TAFE NSW career counselling service is available to current and prospective students, and it's completely free.” For more details, visit: TAFE NSW Educational and Career Planning Edited by: Ben Buchanan Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro Footage: Stock Footage & TAFE NSW Library
I have been creating dynamic motion graphics reels that bring the energy of music, bands, and live gigs to life. Please see two examples below of Social Media reels for band release and live gigs.
REEL 1 - JORDAN MEMORIAL SHOW (JAN 2025) Reel 2 - Spat Out x BIG RECORDS Single Teaser (March 2025) Edited by Ben Buchanan Using Adobe After Effects 2025 I recently worked on another TAFE NSW VIDEO for the student guide video series. This is for Multicultural Support Services at TAFE NSW and it will help to support visual content for learners alongside the 2025 Student Guide content. "At TAFE NSW, we support learners from non-English speaking backgrounds and multicultural communities. We are committed to helping you start your education and support your learning, with a range of services." Link: www.tafensw.edu.au/study/support-services/multicultural Edited By Ben Buchanan Footage: STOCK FOOTAGE AND TAFE NSW LIBRARY This is Part 2 of a SERIES OF ANIMATED BACKGROUNDS COMPILED IN AFTER EFFECTS FOR USE FOR VARIOUS INTRO TITLING AND STOCK MOTION GRAPHICS. It is some personal work for a stock portfolio I work on and to advance my skills in adobe after effects. DATE: 2025 ANIMATED BY: BEN BUCHANAN Software: Adobe After Effects 2025 |
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