Anthony La

Content creator from Naarm (Melbourne, Australia)

Experienced photographer for Melbourne musicians including Eastbound Buzz and venues including Kindred Studios

Video production experience with Victoria University and Western Bulldogs

Web developer and designer for a wide range of projects, including musician websites and internet forums

Creative for Exude Group, a music startup based in Footscray

Skill Set

Camera operator for streaming productions as well as vision-switching and streaming setup.

Writer of short and long passages, essays, reports, and more, demonstrating fluent and capable writing.

Proficiency in post-production suites including Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.

Capable with motion graphics, though mostly versed in creating titles and lower-thirds in After Effects.

Photography for events and live music, including post-production.

Experience with engaging primary school students in creative tasks, including video production and DTP.

Music event setup, for a music festival or multiple recurring gigs as a venue promoter.

A propensity to do stuff as asked to get the job done. And done well.

Education

  • Advanced Diploma of Computer Science

    RMIT University
    2009 – 2010
  • Bachelor of Technology (Computing Studies)

    RMIT University
    2009 – 2010
  • Bachelor of Screen Media (Writing Minor)

    Victoria University
    2019 – current

Experience

  • Victoria University

    Production Contractor – June 2020 - Current
    Media Loans Officer – July 2019 - December 2020

    Production — set cleanup and organisation, camera operations, vision switching and streaming support — and post-production — assembly, motion graphics and delivery as a production contractor. Projects include course introduction clips for VU’s Open Day 2020 and 2021 and a yoga post-graduate research project.

  • Western Bulldogs

    Video Cadet – April 2021 - Dec 2021

    Production and post-production for various videos produced by the digital content team — shooting and quick editing for press conferences and the Women’s B&F, editing for player debut clips, and shooting, editorial assembly of various videos for the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation.

  • Exude Group

    Creative Director / Bookings – January 2021 - Current
    Photographer – February 2018 - Current

    Photography and videography for Exude’s roster, as well as musicians booked under Exude’s venue promoter arm. Planning for video or graphical materials and assets for our artists, including music videos and social media posts. Website design for Exude’s services and roster, including Good Sniff and Stimpies.

  • As a sole trader

    Photographer/Videographer – February 2014 - Current

    Photography of musicians and venues across Melbourne, and videographer and equipment setup for music video shoots. Artists include Munchy Dolphin, Eastbound Buzz, The Mamas, Keaper and Parkville, and venues including Kindred Studios.

  • Kingsville Primary School

    Media design, Voluntary computer assistant and technical support – February 2006 - February 2020

    Working with students to produce several years of “Graduation” videos celebrating the students’ primary school lives. Working with a class to produce other videos as well as using desktop publishing apps and presentation software. Also provided informal tech support for the teaching staff.

  • Pride of our Footscray Community Bar

    Bartender – August 2019 - Current

    High-volume service of alcohol, plus setup and cleanup of venue. Website design and occasional photography.

  • Hockey Victoria

    Technical Official – July 2018 - current
    Social hockey facilitator — October 2017, October 2018 - December 2018

    As a technical official, responsible for checking on-field equipment and ensuring the rules off-field are followed and managed responsibly for players, coaches, other officials and spectators. As a social facilitator, working closely with Hockey Victoria to direct setup and games.