Media
Whether you are an established scientific organization or a scaling commercial entity, your story deserves to be told with precision and impact.
From conservation groups and wildlife non-profits to companies seeking business and brand growth, I leverage my expertise in multimedia production and digital technologies to turn complex concepts into compelling visual narratives.
Driven by curiosity, compassion, and a desire to connect industries with communities, I adapt my creative skills to match your unique brand voice, ensuring your achievements and services resonate with a global audience.
How We Work Together
Discovery & Strategic Alignment
Discovery is about finding your story's edge. We begin by defining your core objectives and identifying the narrative arc that best represents your brand’s mission and achievements. This stage includes thorough research to ensure your story aligns perfectly with your existing brand style guide and digital tone.
Concept & Narrative Design
Using imaginative foresight, I develop custom storyboards and scripts that preview the visual concept. This phase bridges the gap between complex data and captivating storytelling, ensuring the "blueprint" of your project is ready for a global audience.
Agile Production
Filming and photography are strategically planned to fit seamlessly into your professional schedule. Whether at your place of work, a research facility, or a creative space, I manage the entire production lifecycle with technical proficiency in high-end videography production.
Post-Production & Digital Delivery
Leveraging expert-level proficiency in editing software and motion graphics, I refine your content for maximum impact. You receive high-resolution media, interactive story assets, or transformative digital content, meticulously optimized for your web, social media, or educational channels.
Services
Here are some of the ways I can help you tell your story:
Cinematic Documentaries & Field Reporting
Translate complex environmental research into immersive visual stories. Utilizing high-end cinematography, time-lapse, and field-tested production techniques, I capture the urgency and beauty of conservation work to inspire global action.
Narrative Portraiture & Wildlife Visuals
Authentic, personality-driven imagery designed to reflect the deep connection between your organization and the creatures you protect, highlighting animal welfare achievements and community-focused campaigns.
Immersive Learning & Digital Exhibits
Leveraging expertise in digital media and educational studies, I develop interactive presentations and multimedia exhibits that simplify technical concepts. From virtual reality concepts to science-backed story arcs, I create experiences that educate and endure.
Multi-Platform Content Strategy
Strategic visual content tailored for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to foster community engagement. By aligning every post with your unique brand voice, I produce high-energy video series and graphics that motivate followers to become advocates.
Transformative Business Storytelling
Transform dry reports and complex achievements into cinematic narratives that engage stakeholders and future-proof your organization. Using a digital transformation lens, I help businesses navigate change and celebrate growth through high-quality video and professional writing.
Partnership Values
Salty Wave partners selectively and thoughtfully with organisations, companies and small business, ensuring all collaborations align with our vision, mission and values.
Case Study 1
Introduction:
In 2018, I became Managing Editor and Moderator of the npj Science of Learning Community, an online platform by Nature Communities (Springer Nature) that featured blogs and insights from journal authors, editors, experts, and the broader research community, complementing the Science of Learning Journal.
Challenge:
To increase engagement with the website by everyday consumers, scientists and stakeholders interested in mind, brain, and education research.
Approach:
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Fostered an inclusive environment for authors to share their research in various formats (blog, podcast, video, interview) and home languages.
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Built and strengthened global relationships with stakeholders and teams.
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Recruited specialist authors for regular contributions and supported reciprocal publishing arrangements.
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Collaborated with notable contributors, experts in mind, brain, and education research.
These efforts significantly enhanced the Community blog’s international reputation among readers.
Result:
The Community website experienced growing popularity as it featured diverse research stories in accessible formats, attracting a broader international audience, particularly from Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Its content remains influential, with researchers frequently referencing it in their reports and blogs.
Case Study 2
Introduction:
I undertook a three-month, part-time contract as Senior Digital Content / Video Producer at the University of Queensland, where I was tasked with delivering a series of instructional and promotional videos within a tight deadline.
Challenge:
To increase awareness about a UQ program by creating a series of videos aimed at strengthening participation by the science community.
Solution:
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Developed a ‘Plan of Action’ outlining each phase of the video project: preproduction (script writing), production (filming), and postproduction (editing).
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Researched program information, university branding, and tone of voice; drafted scripts and scheduled filming sessions with researchers.
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Presented video previews during weekly meetings, allowing time for team feedback and timely re-edits.
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Used all available resources to address urgent details, such as filming on different days and at various campus locations.
Result:
The video series was completed on schedule, received enthusiastic feedback from the Research Management team, and was showcased to the scientific community at a Faculty of Science meeting. Published on the faculty’s intranet, the videos continue to inform and guide researchers. Managing this project aligned with my professional goals and was especially rewarding due to the trust placed in me.
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