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Cyberthon: capturing the rave scene in 90s Melbourne – now at ACMI

Learn how the collective memory of rave culture in Melbourne in the 1990s is being made accessible for future generations thanks to the efforts of Adem Jaffers and ACMI’s Preservation and Collections team.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2018) - on the beach

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Viva the video essay: 10 recommended screen analysis videos on YouTube

If you’re finding yourself fatigued by the Netflix fare, dive into the DIY, opinionated worlds of these screen-culture obsessives.

Colour design of cityscape - image courtesy of LEGO

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What does a colour designer do? An interview with Jiny He

The Melbourne-based colour designer spoke to Shu-Ling Chua about the ins and outs of visual storytelling for animated TV shows like 'DuckTales' and 'Justice League Action' and offered some handy tips for future animators.