Visual Obsession is a professional, award-winning multimedia studio in the tropical city of Cairns, Queensland.

For the past 20 years, our local team has been passionate about creating the best multimedia productions in the Cairns region.We are the only production house in Cairns capable of providing you with a business card, a content-manageable website or a widescreen broadcast television commercial, all from under one roof. We want our clients to have absolute confidence when they release something into the marketplace; it is designed and produced in a way that will be a source of pride and a mark of their professionalism.


Best Documentary Winner | Laura Quinkan Cultural Centre - Welcome to My Country Winner | Lockhart River Bush Food - Royal Flying Doctor Service Winner | Heritage Trails Network Queensland Finalist | Ancient Mega-Tsunamis - National Geographic and Pangolin Pictures New York Finalist | IRES Remote Corporate Services Finalist | Mulgrave Land Care
Best Corporate Program in Film and Television Winner | Heritage Trails Network Queensland Winner | IRES Remote Corporate Services Finalist | South Burdekin Water Board Finalist | Tropical Medical Training Finalist | Laura Quinkan Cultural Centre - Welcome to My Country
Best Interactive Multimedia Presentation - Corporate Branding Winner | Cairns and Region Convention Bureau (Australian Tourist Publications) Winner | Townsville Port Authority Winner | Tropical Medical Training Finalist | CEC Group
Best Advertising Image /Photograph Winner | Pacific Toyota Finalist | John Hyde Glass and Aluminium Specialists Finalist | Pacific Toyota Finalist | LHL Group Finalist | Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre
Best Website Over $7500 Winner | Harleys - The Educational Super Store Finalist | Cairns Region Group Training
Best Website Under $7500 Finalist | Dundee's Restaurant Finalist | Peace Lutheran College
Best Website Over $5000 Winner | Townsville Port Authority
Best Website Over $2500 Winner | Supanova Finalist | CEC Group Property Division
Best Website Under $2500 Winner | The M Finalist | Nicole Rose Finalist | Tammy Barker
Best Promotion Winner | Ikin Group Finalist | Tropical Medical Training Finalist | Tropical Horizons Tours
Best Multimedia DVD Presentation – Training and Educational Winner | South Burdekin Water Board Winner | HITnet - Health Interactive Technology Network
Best On Line Editorial Winner | Building a Successful Marketing Strategy Finalist | Search Engine Optimisation
Best Logo Design – Retail Winner | AOTO Tiles and Bathroom Fixtures & Fittings Finalist | Unique 4 Kidz
Best Logo Design - Tourism Winner | Eden Escape Finalist | CairnsPASS
Best International Media Advertisement Winner | Ache & Nias Tsunami Commemoration - Discovery Channel Asia and Bang Productions Singapore Finalist | Australian Coffee Growers Association
Best Editing and Production Technique – Film and Television Winner | Laura Legend and Lore Finalist | Laura Dance Festival
Best Collection of Images in a Brochure Winner | Visual Obsession Finalist | Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre
Best Use of Flash Animation Finalist | Bronze Moon Outdoors Finalist | Airport Car Storage
Best Special Effects Finalist | Harleys - The Educational Super Store Finalist | Queensland Health - Tropical Public Health Unit
Best Poster Finalist | Harleys - The Educational Super Store Finalist | Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre
Best Jingle Finalist | Redlynch Central Shopping Centre Finalist | Queensland Health - Tropical Public Health Unit
Best Banner Ad for Website Finalist | Harleys - The Educational Super Store Finalist | Airport Car Storage
Best Television Feature Winner | Brand New Media
Best Poster Advertisement - A4 Flyer or Smaller Winner | Cairns Airport
Best Logo Design – Service Winner | Tropical Medical Training - Indigenous Health Training
Best Commercial over $7500 Winner | Queensland Health - Tropical Public Health Unit
Best TV Advertising Campaign Finalist | Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Best Promotion In Print Finalist | The Doll’s House - Hepatitis C Promotion
Best Photographic Image Finalist | Boy from Coen
Best Media Coverage Relating to Tourism Issues Finalist | Laura Dance Festival
Best Media Coverage Relating to Environmental Issues Finalist | South Burdekin Water Board
Best Interactive CD/DVD Presentation Finalist | Townsville Port Authority
Best Feature in Film and Television Finalist | Laura Dance Festival
Best Concept Logo Finalist | Cape York Buffalo Company
Best Commercial under $7500 Finalist | Harleys - The Educational Super Store

Our Team

Kevin Austin

Kevin Austin is owner / director of Visual Obsession and Harleys Educational Supplies. His major focus is to ensure that media production at every stage is effectively managed and that quality remains at the highest possible level. His role also includes graphic design, directing and conducting photo shoots, video production and broadcast video editing. Kevin is accredited with a Diploma of Information Technology and Multimedia Integration – Project Management, an Advanced Diploma of Business Management and an Advanced Diploma of Business Marketing (current) through Intech Institute of Technology.

Jenny Austin

Jenny Austin is owner / director of Visual Obsession and Harleys Educational Supplies. Jenny is accredited with Cairns Business Woman of the Year in 2000, Small Employer of the Year Finalist, Retailer Excellence Award and Best Overall Performance in Retail for School Based Trainee. Jenny has had many trainees complete their retail skills course with distinctions. Jenny is an avid supporter of trainee programs.

Corey Austin

Corey Austin is the Production manager and broadcast camera operator. Corey is accredited with a Diploma of Information Technology and Multimedia Integration - Project Management, an Advanced Diploma of Business Management and an Advanced Diploma of Business Marketing (current) through Intech Institute of Technology. Corey specialises in project planning, budget control, quality control, logistical coordination, lighting, still photography and script writing.

Chris Gillis

Chris Gillis has a QANTM Diploma of Multimedia, Certificate III in Information Technology and Certificate IV in Network Management. Chris is project manager for large website development including: content management systems, database development and software integration. He is skilled at programming and scripting with languages such as PHP, ASP, MySQL, HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, AJAX, JavaScript, ActionScript, and Lingo. His tasks include; graphic design, web development and testing, Flash animation, Special FX, post production, research and development.

Kristy Vallely

As Creative Director, Kristy Vallely oversees projects and staff, and is responsible for the overall quality of graphics produced. Kristy manages creative projects from concept to completion and translates client’s requirements into creative outcomes. Kristy leads and directs the creative team in the production of advertising and marketing collateral. Kristy was a finalist for Cairns Business Woman of the Year 2005 - Corporate Section.

Nova Austin

Human Resource and Workplace Health and Safety. Nova Austin is the company’s qualified trainer and assessor with a BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training and a Certificate IV in Retail Management. Nova is accredited with an Advanced Diploma of Business Management, and an Advanced Diploma of Business Marketing (current). Nova was a finalist for the Australian Institute of Management Young Managers Award. Nova is the manager for Harleys Educational Supplies, a Visual Obsession sister company.

Emma Walker

Emma Walker - Certificate IV Multimedia in Websites through Intech Institute of Technology, Emma has experience with the programs Adobe CS4 suite (Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator, Lightroom, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Director and Flash) and Liquid Silver video editing system, broadcast 50mb widescreen. Her responsibilities include administration, invoicing, quoting graphic design, website design, large format printing, video editing, voice over studio recording, flash animation and interactive multimedia.

Guy Richards

Guy Richards - Certificate IV Multimedia in Websites through Intech Institute of Technology, Guy has experience in programs such as Adobe CS4 Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Lightroom, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash), Adobe Audition 2, Sonar Cakewalk Producer 5, Discreet Combustion 4 and Discreet 3D Studio Max 9. Guy is experienced in 3D animation, 3D architectural design, Physics (using the Reactor system and world environment) photo-realistic rendering using the Vray Rendering system, web design, search engine optimisation, graphic design, development of content management system and script using: action script, HTML, XML, PHP and CSS. Guy also has experience as a sound engineer, jingle composer and musician, as well as an extensive knowledge of the music industry.

Christopher-Jay McNamee

Christopher-Jay McNamee, is a Graphic designer and media artist. He has completed a certificate 3 and 4 in Multimedia and a certificate 4 in Graphic Design through the Hunter institute of TAFE. Christopher-Jay has experience in the program Adobe CS4 Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Lightroom, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash). His responsibilities consist of graphic design, corporate branding, website design and development, and video editing.

Matt Riley

Matt Riley - Certificate IV Multimedia in Websites through Intech Institute of Technology, Matt has experience in the programs Adobe CS4 Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Lightroom, Dreamweaver and Flash). Matt has experience in programming and scripting with languages such as PHP, MySQL, HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS and JavaScript. His responsibilities consist of website development and maintenance, search engine optimisation, data entry, computer hardware and maintenance, information technology, software research and network management.

Randal Kelly

Randal Kelly - Certificate IV Multimedia in Websites through Intech Institute of Technology, Randal has experience in the programs Adobe CS4 Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Lightroom, Dreamweaver and Flash). He is skilled at programming and scripting with languages such as PHP, ASP, MySQL, HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, AJAX, JavaScript, ActionScript, and Lingo. His responsibilities consist of website development, website maintenance, search engine optimisation, cross browser testing and Flash animation.

Mikayla Christian

Mikayla Christian is an Indigenous artist and qualified graphic designer. Mikayla has a strong artistic and technical ability which enhances her cultural heritage. Certificate IV Multimedia in Websites through Intech Institute of Technology. Mikayla’s responsibilities include illustration, graphic design, website design, voice-over talent, modelling, photography, flash animation and interactive multimedia using software such as Adobe CS4 Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Dreamweaver and Flash).

Kate Muffet

Kate Muffet is currently studying Certificate IV Multimedia in Websites through Intech Institute of Technology as a school based trainee. Kate is experienced in the programs Adobe CS4 Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom and Flash). Her responsibilities are graphic design, character illustrations, flash animation and website design.

Kyah Rindlisbacher

Kyah Rindlisbacher is currently studying Certificate IV Multimedia in Websites through Intech Institute of Technology as a trainee. Kyah has experience in the programs Adobe CS4 Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Dreamweaver, and Flash). He has experience in programming and scripting with languages such as PHP, HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript and ActionScript. His responsibilities are graphic design, flash animation, data entry, website development and website design.

Guy Leishman

Guy Leishman is currently studying Certificate IV Multimedia in Websites through Intech Institute of Technology as a school based trainee. Guy has experience in the programs Adobe CS4 Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom and Flash). His responsibilities are graphic design, computer maintenance, data entry, website development and website design.

Daniel Fisher

Kuku Yalanji Clan – Daniel is Visual Obsession’s project leader for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural research. Daniel develops Indigenous content for cultural centres and other media productions that require indigenous interpretation, he ensures cultural sensitivities are respected. Daniel has worked in Indigenous housing allocation programs in Mossman and Cardwell, he has recently worked on Indigenous cultural language mapping restoration.

business
Visual Obsession
+61 (07) 4032 4533
www.visualobsession.com.au
149 English Street
Cairns QLD, 4870
Australia

Visual Obsession continually proved their ability to achieve all tasks to the high standard required........We are extremely happy with the outcomes and ongoing responses directly attributed to the media outputs produced by Visual Obsession.

Thu, 02/26/2009

Five Visual Obsession continually proved their ability to achieve all tasks to the high standard required........We are extremely happy with the outcomes and ongoing responses directly attributed to the media outputs produced by Visual Obsession.

Fiona McGill
Administrator
Tropical Medical Training Townsville
www.medicaltraining.com.au
business
Visual Obsession
+61 (07) 4032 4533
www.visualobsession.com.au
149 English Street
Cairns QLD, 4870
Australia

The shoot was made up of highly complicated dramatic recreation and stylised interviews, all of which were executed by Visual Obsession with professionalism and high production values. We were very impressed with Visual Obsession’s commitment and dedication to all aspects of the production from the initial stages to completion.

Five The shoot was made up of highly complicated dramatic recreation and stylised interviews, all of which were executed by Visual Obsession with professionalism and high production values. We were very impressed with Visual Obsession’s commitment and dedication to all aspects of the production from the initial stages to completion.

Amelia Hanibeltsz
Pangolin Pictures New York
business
Visual Obsession
+61 (07) 4032 4533
www.visualobsession.com.au
149 English Street
Cairns QLD, 4870
Australia

The multimedia outputs and services provided by Visual Obsession were very diverse and included widescreen digital acquisition and editing, 3D animation, graphic FX, music, graphic design for slicks, 35mm still photography, large format printing, supply and installation of AV equipment… We were extremely happy with the final product as their work was of very high quality.

Five The multimedia outputs and services provided by Visual Obsession were very diverse and included widescreen digital acquisition and editing, 3D animation, graphic FX, music, graphic design for slicks, 35mm still photography, large format printing, supply and installation of AV equipment… We were extremely happy with the final product as their work was of very high quality.

Rob Macalister
Quinkan Regional Cultural Centre
business
Visual Obsession
+61 (07) 4032 4533
www.visualobsession.com.au
149 English Street
Cairns QLD, 4870
Australia

Excellent work, I am very happy with the way the job has turned out.

Five Excellent work, I am very happy with the way the job has turned out.

Lesley Giblin - Public Affairs Officer
Townsville Port Authority