Multimedia Producer
National Museum Of Australia
I am a storyteller and a creative.
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Podcasting
Pictured in my home studio that I designed & built.
I produce, edit & host the critically acclaimed relationships podcast - Evolving Love.
The podcast has featured NYT Bestselling Authors, Philosophers, Biblical Scholars, Hollywood Intimacy Co-Ordinators and was a finalist in the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards
The podcast has been featured on ABC’s Compass, Radio National, The Project, Sydney Morning Herald, Canberra Times and The Age.
Highlights in my previous role as Multimedia Producer at University of Canberra were producing and editing an internal Comms podcast featuring the Vice Chancellor Hon. Bill Shorten (under embargo) and a podcast featuring the work of the Australian Federal Police team behind the AFP’s acclaimed “Search Among the Sunflowers”.
Podcast Excerpts*
University of Canberra VC Hon. Bill Shorten interviewing Executive Dean of Faculty Arts & Design Julian Knowles.
Podcast studio assembled and engineered in makeshift studio on-location.
Podcast Skills:
Narrative Construction and Storytelling
Podcast Producing
Audio Editing, Mixing, Sound Restoration & MAstering (Logic, Ableton, RX Izotope)
Recording Techniques
Videography
Interview transcription
Remote Recording
Extensive experience creating audio and video intros
Working with stings, soundtracks and licensed audio materials
Strong editorial judgement
Co-ordinating Multi-Channel distribution (Youtube, Podcast Platforms, Instagram etc.)
Experience analysing podcast metrics.
Evolving Love podcast recorded in Sydney in makeshift studio on-location.
*Many many more excerpts available on request!
Sound Design
Sound is central to how I tell stories.
I work with field recordings, ambient layers, and subtle sonic details to build immersive soundscapes that deepen emotional connection and sense of place.
Whether designing for a theatre work, podcast, or specific location I focus on creating auditory experiences that draw the listener in and complement the desired storytelling and narrative.
My technical knowledge of recording, mixing, and spatial sound allows me to transform real-world textures into evocative environments.
Below are three examples of illustrative projects:
Culture Cruise - National Museum of Australia, National Portrait Gallery & Australian Dance Party
For this project I composed a 60 minute score that featured field recordings captured at the National Museum Jetty, Black Mountain Peninsula and around the Canberra region. The aim of encorporating these recordings into the score for the dancers, was to imbue a sense of location into the experience for the listeners. Throughout the soundscapes I also recorded First Nations artist Yolanda Lowatta playing traditional percussion instruments.
(L) Recording soundscapes at Ainslie + Gorman with Australian Dance Party (R) Yolanda Lowatta
Alienation - Melbourne Fringe Festival
Alienation was a theatre and circus work that premiered at the Melbourne Fringe in 2023. For these soundscapes I used sound libraries of pre-existing audio material, to create rich sonic tapestries that scored the 70 minute dramatic work. These soundscapes were paired with original compositions and were deliberately dramatic and evocative in nature.
Recording the soundtrack and soundscapes in Albury and National Institute of Circus Arts, Melbourne
In His Words - The Street Theatre, Canberra
For this major dramatic work I filmed and interviewed nine fathers. From the 170 pages of transcripts, I then created a narrative work that attempted to capture the power of Fatherhood. The 70 minutes of visuals were then scored by soundscapes and a live 5 piece band.
Recording audio and video interviews on location.
Videography
I create moving picture that feels immersive and emotionally resonant.
From camera craft to colour grading, I bring a deep technical understanding of the filmmaking process. '
I’m adept at capturing authentic interviews and building narrative arcs that draw viewers in. Every frame is guided by a balance of precision, story, and human connection.
Photography
I specialise in portraiture that reveals personality and story. I’m skilled at putting people at ease, drawing out their confidence and natural presence in front of the lens. With strong technical ability in studio lighting and photographic composition, I balance precision with warmth. My portraits aim to feel intimate, cinematic, and true to the individual.
Here is a small snapshot of my photographic work:
Motion Graphics
I do not have extensive experience in Motion Graphics or 3D Motion Graphics.
But I see this as an opportunity for growth, and to expand my skillset.
For this application I have taught myself Adobe Animate and mocked up a lil’ something.
Hello, World!
Using Adobe Animate after creating layers in Photoshop, to create this mock Ad.
I made this ad for the launch of the Snow Scholarship at University of Canberra.
I created it in Resolve using Keyframe animation, and tethered closely to the brand kit and style guide of the Snow Foundation and UC.
The visuals were also filmed by myself on Green Screen in the studio at UC.
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My all time favourite was “Circa”. It was a piece that made me fall in love with the NMA and I have fond memories of spinning around and marvelling at the inventive way multimedia was used to tell a uniquely Australian story.
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I have been fortunate to have had a long relationship with the NMA, from attending exhibitions when I was a child to collaborating with the NMA on artistic projects in recent years.
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Motion Graphics has not been a focus of my previous roles and so I have not spent a large amount of time focusing on it. Saying this, I feel it is a huge opportunity for growth for me, and I find that my ability to learn mediums and programs is aided by the fact I currently use 10 programs to work across music, videography & photography.
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I have tried to include a snapshot of my creative work in this portfolio. There is a huge amount more that I would be happy to share! Just ask :)
A photo taken when I was filming a project with the Castlecrag puppets before they left the National Museum of Australia.
Contact
Contact
Liam Budge | 0455 533 733 | liam.budge@gmail.com