Short Film · Craft
Client
Wayne Schmidt
Year
2026
Location
Brisbane, QLD
Format
Film
01 — The Challenge
Modern content moves fast. Craftsmanship doesn’t. The challenge was capturing the raw emotion, atmosphere and dedication of a medieval blacksmith in a way that felt authentic, immersive and timeless, without losing the intensity of the process itself.
02 — The Idea
Not a traditional documentary, but a way to transport the viewer into the forge: to feel the heat, hear the steel and witness the rhythm between man and metal. Real-time moments in a raw 3:2 frame meet slow-motion sequences in 2.41:1 to heighten emotion.
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Selected photography
03 — The Approach
The visual approach focused on texture, sparks, shadows, smoke and movement, turning the forge into a living cinematic environment. Filmed in Brisbane on the Blackmagic PYXIS 12K with XEEN CF cinema primes, in a mix of 12K and 8K workflows.
04 — The Outcome
A cinematic visual poem to craftsmanship, dedication and tradition, transforming the process of blacksmithing into an emotional and immersive experience.
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