FSM is a creatively driven, client and results focused post production company based in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1984 by Stephen Dunn and Rick Schweikert, FSM has developed from small operations to become a major producer and participant in film, television and design throughout Australia. It is composed of five distinct units: FSM COLOUR(tm), FSM DESIGN(tm), FSM VFX(tm), FSM CUT(tm) and FSM FEATURES(tm). FSM employs over 55 specialist and support staff.
[edit] History
Stephen Dunn and Rick Schweikert met while working as editors for a facility called Videolab. While working for Videolab Dunn and Schweikert designed an off-line suite within the building to edit music videos and corporate videos. Five years after joining Videolab Dunn and Schweikert purchased one of the first computer controlled off-line suites in Australia and created Frame, Set & Match.
In 1991 Frame, Set & Match, along with Framework, installed the first AVID in the country. Shortly afterwards the company changed locations and moved to a larger facility on Ridge St. During the seven years spent at the Ridge St. facility Frame, Set & Match transitioned into becoming a complete digital facility. In 1999 Frame, Set & Match moved to its current location in Northbridge.
From early 2004, a highly talented team of designers and 3D animators was formed to be the nucleus of FSM's in-house design department. The 2005 acquisition of the first Northlight scanner in Australia saw FSM leap into the world of Digital Intermediate.
[edit] Key Staff Members
| Position |
Name |
| Managing Directors |
Rick Schweikert, Stephen Dunn |
| Business Development Manager |
Dean Sutherland |
| Head of Production |
Tina Braham |
| Creative Director |
Emile Rademeyer |
| Head of VFX 3D |
Andreas Wanda |
| Head of Compositing |
Stuart Cadzow |
| Financial Controller |
Mary Bourke |
| Engineering |
Bernard Lloyd |
| Digital Technology Manager |
Martin Caden |
| Kitchen |
Liz Salakas |
[edit] Technology and Facilities
FSM hosts a wide arrange of post production technologies. These include two Millennium HD telecines, three HD Flame suites, two AVID suites, Maya 3D software, HD D5, Aaton Key Code / In Daw, AVID Media Recorder, two BaseLight non-linear grading suites, HD Smoke suite, HD Cam SR, D Beta (Pal/NTSC), Digital Dailies, DVD Authoring, NorthLight Scanner, Digital Intermediate, Nuke, HD Cam, HD Theatrette and Telestream.
[edit] Clients
FSM's client base includes many world recognized production companies and advertising agencies. These have included @radical.media, Filmgraphics, Plaza Films, Revolver, Silverscreen and The Sweet Shop along with advertising agencies BMF, BWM, Clemenger BBDO, DDB, JWT, Leo Burnett, M&C Saatchi, Singleton, Ogilvy & Mather, Whybin Lawrence TBWA and Y&R.
[edit] Feature Films
| Title |
Production Company |
FSM Work |
| Catch a Fire |
Sixpence Films |
DI / Select VFX / Film & Deliverables |
| Clubland |
RB Films |
DI / VFX / Film & Deliverables |
| Kokoda |
GFN Productions |
DI / Title Design / VFX / Film & Deliverables |
| Suburban Mayhem |
Suburban Mayhem PTY LTD |
Scan / Grade / VFX / Title Design / Deliverables |
| Jindabyne |
April Films |
Grade / International Deliverables |
| Murder in the Outback |
GC Films |
Grade / Titles / VFX / Deliverables |
| House of Flying Daggers |
EDKO Films |
Grade / International Deliverables |
| Blackjack |
Jigsaw Entertainment |
Grade / Title Design / VFX / Deliverables |
| Australia |
Bazmark |
Select VFX [70 Shots] |
| Eternity Man |
RB Films |
Rushes / VFX / Conform / Grade |
| Beautiful Kate |
Beautiful Kate Productions |
Full DI / Title Design |
| Prime Mover |
Porchlight Films |
Conform / VFX / DI Grade / Title Design |
| Death Defying Acts |
Macgowan Films |
Previews / Deliverables |
| The Square |
Igloo Films |
Full DI |
[edit] TV Series
| Title |
Production Company |
FSM Work |
| Farscape |
Farscape Productions |
Rushes / Conform / Grade / Deliverables |
| Packed to the Rafters |
ATN |
Conform / Grade / Mastering |
| Enough Rope |
Zapruders Other Films |
Grade |
| Miracle On Everest |
RB Films |
Conform / Grade / VFX / 3D / Design |
| Classical Destinations Series 1 & 2 |
Classical Destinations |
Grade / Mastering |
| Storm Surfers |
Firelight Productions |
Design / 3D / Smoke / Grade |
| My Place |
Matchbox Pictures |
Conform / Grade & Online / Deliverables |
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