Welcome back to The Pearshaped Podcast!

We were away last week for work and couldn't record an episode, but we are back!

Today we have our very own podcast host, Adam Pender as a guest, Adam is a cinematographer/Podcast host and a general funny dude to talk to.

We talk about how did Adam go down this slippery slope of videography, what client wants for you and the general banter you all know and love.

 

If you want to find out more about Adam, check out his instagram as @Adam.pender [don't bother with facebook, he never uses it].

To contact Adam you can email use here at [email protected]

 

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Welcome to another episode of the pear shaped podcast. On today’s episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with Alex Mizzen. Alex is not only a trained gymnast, but also graduated form the national theatre of ballet, as well as working as a contemporary dancer. She has now turned her skills to circus and has developed herself as an established artists with specialities in hand balance, ariel chair, and silks, working with leading Australian and international acts.

 

Today with Alex we discuss how in setbacks can help you keep you steered in the right direction, the constant internal battle of loving the stability of a full time gig vs the flexibility of working as a freelancer, and how she crafts shows that incorporate deeper within them.

 

If you're interested in the show Invisible things and you want to find out more you can check out the review here

 

Photos : Oscar Sun

 

To find out more about Alex you can vist her website Alexmizzen.com or find her on Facebook as Alex Mizzen!

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Today on the Pearshaped podcast we have Mick Porter.

Mick Porter is a travel and wedding photographer based here in Brisbane Australia. Mick has not only building a career in weddings has also been awarded aa the 2017 AIPP australian travel photographer of the year.

Today we delve into why you should be doing or should consider doing personal projects, the craft of converting a story within a single image, the sometimes confronting world of documentary photography, and embracing constructive criticism as a means improving your craft.

Take a look at Mick's beautiful photos at his website Mickporter.com or check his photos out on Facebook @MickporterBrisbane

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Monthly Rant time!

On this month's gripping monthly rant we talk about the eternal question of buying gear, should you buy gear just for the sake of buying gear?

Then Internet! does internet learning help or hinder you?

and what other alternative software are there for you to use for editing.

Enjoy the episode and if you like the subject or think we should do more in depth chats about the nuances of how a project comes together let us know either via email ([email protected]) or on our facebook page!

On today’s episode of the podcast we have on Thomas Grant! Tom works in the music business but is also a professionally trained musician himself.

Today we discuss the importance of great mentors and teachers.

How building genuine relationships can help you get to where you want to be in your career.

The importance of moving out of your comfort circle.

How feeling lost or feeling that you're left behind doesn't mean that you are actually left behind.

 

If you wish to get in contact or find out more about Tom you can reach him on Instagram as Tomjagrant.

 

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Also our email is : [email protected]

Welcome to the Pearshaped podcast, where we interview creatives and see how they got to where they are today.

Today on the Pearshaped podcast we have Jessica Moxon. Jess is a freelance set dresser previously also working as an art director, and well as even teaching art directing at the queensland school of art and television.

Today we discuss what Art direction and set dressing entails, how to go about getting your start in the industry, the weirder side of the craft (trust us it gets really strange at times), and why you probably shouldn't lend your car to your housemate.

We hope that you enjoyed today's episode. If you want to find out more about Jess or want to contact her for art direction you can check her CV out on the Essential Crew or find her on LinkedIn as Jessica Moxon.

As always if you enjoyed this episode give us a rating on Apple podcast or if you feel generous leave us an review!

Also email us at [email protected] if you want to contact us

Today on the Pearshaped Podcast we haveLena Alexander who makes music as AVAXA

Lena is a multi-disciplinary artist, her repertoire includes music producing, DJ, radio show host/producer at 4ZZZ and also a fashion designer with her own fashion line Zuvtarkt. 

In short Lena is a true creative entrepreneur.

In this episode we discuss how being a creative equates to problem solving. Lena shares how having a sense of exploration and curiosity shapes a perspective that is more accepting and well rounded. We explore how being an artist can be an isolating experience and the importance of finding your tribe.

If you want to find out more about Lena you can find her as AVAXA on Facebook Youtube or listen to her soothing tunes on Soundcloud.

We hope that you enjoyed the podcast, as always if you have any suggestions, questions or feedback let us know at [email protected] or just message us on our Facebook page, also give us a rating on Apple podcast!

Today on the podcast we have Rio Rodrigues!

Rio works in the field of skill acquisition focused on sport and creative industries,Today we are going to talk about what skill acquisition is, whether you should capitalise on the skills you’re good at or try and focus on your weaknesses, and why the commonly spoken about 10,000 hours to master skill rule could be wrong.

For everyone out there that wonders about learning new skills this episode sheds some light in that subject and maybe could help you when you feel like you've hit a wall when it comes to improving your skills.

If you're curious about this subject you can find Rio on his linkedin as Rio Rodrigues.

We hope that you enjoyed the podcast and helped you in your path, as always if you have any suggestions, questions or feedback let us know at [email protected] or just message us on our Facebook page!

Welcome to the Monthly Episode without a guest!

Due to a lack of caffine Oscar and Adam sounds pretty dead today so please excuse the monotone, if it helps you drift off to la la land then please let us know, we got more of where that came from!

On this recurring episode we talk on Pre-production when it comes to Photography, Cinematography and Podcasting. To everyone out there who doesn't know what pre production means, it's basically a snobby way of saying planning for the project.

Enjoy the episode and if you like the subject or think we should do more in depth chats about the nuances of how a project comes together let us know either via email ([email protected]) or on our facebook page!

 

 

Happy birthday Adam you dinosaur.

Today on the Pearshaped podcast we have Rosa Sottile

 

Rosa is a Sketch and improv performer, ex ukulele cover band member and a strong opponent to healthy mountain climbing lifestyle (no wait, keep listening it makes sense in a way).

In this episode we talk about how getting on stage for the first time, what drives people to go back to situations they failed at, teaching adults and embracing risk.

if you want to find out more about Rosa you can find her at The Big Fork Theater (Facebook Page) where she regularly goes on stage to bring laughter to people.

If you disagree with what Rosa about living the risky life, please direct all the arguments to [email protected] we can take it.

 

 

In fact we welcome it.