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This is a local waterfall I visited this week with my infrared camera.

An AV I made for Emily Wailes who plays Rachel Lynde in the local theatre company production - Anne Of Green Gables.

Yes, there is a clear distinction between photography and video, but in my view the gap has narrowed considerably in the digital era. This is particularly evident in 360-degree photography, where a single captured image can be reframed in post-production and transformed into a video that reveals multiple angles and perspectives. The boundary between still and moving images is no longer as rigid as it once was. I’m not a recent convert to slideshow photography. I cut my teeth on slide film and analogue AV productions in the late 1980s. Soon after taking up photography, I began creating AVs using dual Kodak Carousel projectors synced to a tape recorder, projecting Fuji Velvia slides. I vividly remember spending long nights marking the tape by hand to cue the advance of the image in a second projector. While I never reached the heights of national or international exhibitions, I regularly entered local city competitions and remained deeply engaged in the craft of audiovisuals. Working in IT sales and service with Compaq during the rise of digital technology, I readily embraced the shift to digital photography. I even spoke at local camera clubs about what I called the “gorilla in the room” or "the snowball rolling down the mountain" - the inevitable transition to digital and what it meant for photographers. A few years ago, I developed an interest in videography through commercial drone projects, and this gradually became part of my personal artistic practice. I’m not especially motivated by narrative or scripted storytelling. Instead, digital AV gives me the flexibility to present my imagery - primarily photography, and at times video - in a moving format that can often more effectively hold a viewer’s attention. I also regularly use a mobile camera and editing apps to create AV presentations. Ultimately, however, what I produce reflects my own subjective perspective. I understand that it may not resonate with everyone. Ciao Mark

Thank you for taking the time to provide such detailed feedback. I appreciate the thought you’ve given to your observations on visual grammar and narrative structure. Your distinction between photographic composition and cinematic flow is an interesting one. I intended to experiment with the tension between dual fisheye 360° travel equirectangular imagery and post-capture motion video, particularly through post-capture proprietary editing techniques and the use of more abrupt zoom transitions within a short, visually arresting piece. I understand that these choices may feel disruptive when viewed through a more traditional cinematic framework. The zoom sequences you referenced was designed to create a moment of spatial disorientation as a transition between scenes before re-establishing context. I acknowledge that a cross-dissolve between each video clip or more gradual transition would have produced a different emotional cadence. While I did incorporate PTE dissolves between the three separate images/video segments, I appreciate your perspective and would consider alternative approaches in a longer, more conventionally cinematic production. More broadly, your critique touches on an enduring artistic tension — the balance between tradition and experimentation. This project was an exploration of how emerging 360° dual-fisheye technology might interact with established visual grammar, rather than strictly adhering to single-lens or classical cinematic conventions. I value constructive dialogue around visual language and would be pleased to share the three source images if you’d like to interpret them in your own style. I’m always open to learning from different approaches and styles. Ciao, Mark

Some mobile images and video from my visit to the The Art of Banksy Brisbane Exhibition: Chapter 2 this week. Amazing mind and artwork.

Thanks Alex, glad you enjoyed it. Have quite a few more from my trip to Europe last year that I need to review and edit.

Cologne/Koln Cathedral. Begun in 1248, the building of this Gothic masterpiece took place in several stages and was not completed until 1880. Over seven centuries, its successive builders were inspired by the same faith and by a spirit of absolute fidelity to the original plans. Apart from its exceptional intrinsic value and the artistic masterpieces it contains, Cologne/Koln Cathedral bears witness to the strength and endurance of European Christianity. 4711 - Original Eau de Cologne - the origin of the fragrance genre Eau de Cologne. At the end of the 18th century, the merchant and company founder Wilhelm Mülhens took the fragrance market by storm with his Eau de Cologne, now known as "4711 - Original Eau de Cologne". The old 4711 house was completely destroyed in the war in 1943, as were the factory facilities in Cologne-Ehrenfeld. In the 1950s, the production facilities in Ehrenfeld were rebuilt. In 1963, the current new building Glockengasse 4 was constructed in a neo-Gothic architectural style and is adjacent to the Cologne Cathedral in the courtyard. The video is made of 3 images made into an audio visual then combined in PTE AV Studio with music added.

While it is not the page curl, it is very effective. Well done.

Hello Ghuyla Igor did not reply with the tutorial; another forum member did? Did I get this wrong? "Let's be pragmatic" to quote you. You have raised your concerns, several times about this and other matters. The developer (Igor) has responded with what seems to be valid coding/development reasons. I am not aware of any other application that has a forum led by the developer. For me, if the application does not meet my requirements, I would be looking for alternative practical solution or maybe develop your own application that suits your needs? In this instance the application certainly suits my needs, I appreciate the feedback from the developer and other forum members, even though I may not always agree with it, I appreciate and respect the POV of others. Cheers Mark

Great demonstration Av's, well done. Appreciate you sharing. Thanks Mark

Thanks, knew I must have been doing something incorrectly. Activated and will look at in more detail next time.

Interested to hear how people are using the Beta version. Last night I tried to make an AV to test some new features. The finished show had a watermark (which is fine) but meant the show I was going to share was not practical. Needless to say no beta testing as such. I was able to edit the AV using a copy of V11 that I have so the editing was not lost. Just trying to understand the test workflow of all the people using the new features? Thanks Mark

Welcome to the Ballina Players’ delightful production of Anne of Green Gables — a timeless story that has captured hearts for generations. Set in the picturesque community of Avonlea, this beloved tale follows the spirited and imaginative Anne Shirley as she finds a home, friendship, and a sense of belonging she’s always dreamed of. Under the direction of Jacquie McCalman, the Ballina Players bring Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic to life with warmth, humour, and a touch of old-fashioned charm. From heartfelt performances to beautiful staging, this production celebrates the power of imagination, resilience, and the magic of finding family in unexpected places. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a glimpse behind the scenes of the Understudy Dress Rehearsal of this wonderful community production of Anne of Green Gables.

Thank you, the best time is the rising tide in the morning. The birds are busy preening and feeding and a slow, gradual creep up allows me to get closer. If you move slowly, the larger birds are more accepting but the smaller birds are always more flighty. Cheers Mark

Thanks John, glad you liked it. I probably have a few others from other cities in Europe from the trip. Amsterdam was early. Time and more recent imaging are preventing it from happening. Cheers Mark