032: Deep Dive with Nicholas Colla: Planning a Smarter Production Workflow in Pre
Description
In this episode, Kirsty talks to Creative Producer Nicholas Colla from LateNite Films in Melbourne about how he and his business partner Chris Hocking have built a slate of work that balances great storytelling with highly accomplished VFX and animation.
Nick shares their approach to production, including integrating post production workflows and using technology in their planning and development process, plus the lessons they've brought into live action from their animation work.
Listen to hear Nick discuss:
- Why planning in pre-production is crucial when making ambitious projects on lower budgets
- How LateNite approached Wizards of Oz and its 1200 VFX shots
- The technology that can assist with planning your shoot with a small team in development and pre
- The lessons LateNite has taken from animation into their live action work
- Why the Australian screen industry needs to rethink development.
Follow Nick and his work:
- LateNite Films: https://latenitefilms.com/
- Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-colla-07865790
- Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickcolla
- LateNite on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@latenitefilms
- Rebooted: https://youtu.be/1Rkn6rnsgc4?si=MI_iKFy2-KjREu1F
- The Wizards of Aus: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJSMFXYSojXotCa_NrjYM54ICmSmmCygg&si=Za3YlDg327mjyycR
- The Future of Everything: https://youtu.be/cD2jXqBFaIQ?si=oLo32b-jNjm-yjev
- Deadbeat Ends Meet: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJaZsLppUqpzk4tjJxcnBJunVHITREyTz&si=2xp5r9TkDpH1M69h
Video reference in the episode: I Am Mother VR Storyboarding: https://youtu.be/M4Xy9vvpLvE?si=L6ovF7pmv99c0273
This Deep Dive interview is hosted by Kirsty Stark, and proudly brought to you by CrewHQ & Expanding Media.
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