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Our Team

Kevin Austin

Managing Director

Kevin's 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. Kevin and his wife Jenny own and run three business: Visual Obsession; Harleys - The Educational Super Store; and Airport Car Storage.

Jenny Austin

Co-Owner

Jenny and her husband Kevin own and run three businesses: Visual Obsession; Harleys - The Educational Super Store; and Airport Car Storage. 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

Production Manager

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

Online Marketing Manager

Chris Gillis (CertIIIIT, CertIVNet, DipMultimed) has managed Visual Obsession's online marketing and advertising division (including website development and large social media campaigns) for the past 7 years. Chris primarily focuses on research and development, ensuring that Visual Obsession operates on the cutting edge. He has attended the Social Media World Forum in Singapore (exploring social media in business), the Screen Futures Summit in Melbourne (exploring social media in education), and the Amazon Web Services Cloud Tour 2011 in Melbourne. Chris has collaborated with various clients to develop & execute successful social media campaigns, such as Harleys Educational, Kasa Por Yarn (QLD Health), Condoman (HITNet), and BITE (QLD Health). Chris is a Google AdWords Qualified Individual, and has trained dozens of people in web programming and online media development, including school-based remote training using Skype and Interactive Whiteboards. He has also given presentations on technology and education at various speaking occasions, including the “Oceans to Outback” nutrition seminar for QLD Health.

Kristy Vallely

Communications Consultant

Kristy Vallely is a well-known blogger and influential in Social Media. Visual Obsession consults Kristy on relevant jobs, and benefits from her considerable experience. Kristy was a finalist for Cairns Business Woman of the Year 2005 - Corporate Section.

Nova Austin

Human Resource and Workplace Health and Safety Officer

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

Business Administrator

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, photography, website design, large format printing, video editing, voice over studio recording, flash animation and interactive multimedia.

Christopher-Jay McNamee

Designer and Cameraman

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.

Mat Riley

Trainer and AdWords Professional

Mat Riley - Certificate IV Multimedia in Websites through Intech Institute of Technology, Mat has experience in the programs Adobe CS4 Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Lightroom, Dreamweaver and Flash). Mat is also professionally qualified under the Google Adwords certification program as a Certified Partner. Mat 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, network management, search engine marketing and Google Adwords management.

Randal Kelly

Programmer

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

Indigenous Artist

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).

Ewan Cutler

Video Editor

Ewan Cutler has a Certificate IV in Multimedia through Smithfield State High Schools QUEST Course. Ewan has experience in using the Adobe CS4 Suite (After Effects, Premiere, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash). His responsibilities are video editing and graphic design.

Charlie O'Leary

Online Marketing and Web Developer

Charlie O'Leary is currently studying a Certificate IV Multimedia in Websites through Intech Institute of Technology as a trainee. Charlie has experience in the programs Adobe CS4 Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and Premier Pro) He has experience in programming and scripting with languages such as PHP, HTML, CSS and Javascript. His Responsibilities are Website Development, Cross Browser Testing and Website Design.

Corinne Jade Lewis

Designer

Corinne Jade Lewis- Bachelor of Communication Design, majoring in Multimedia, through James Cook University in Townsville. Corinne has experience with the programs Adobe CS5 suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom and Premiere). Her responsibilities include illustration, graphic design, website design, corporate branding and video editing.

Kyah Rindlisbacher

Web Developer

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.

Makira Manthorpe

Interstate School-Based Trainee

Visual Obsession is currently training Makira Manthorpe, an interstate school-based trainee who is located in Port Lincoln, South Australia. At the start of each training day, one of Visual Obsession's Graphic Designers signs into Skype and begins the daily lesson. Visual Obsession use webcams with Makira over Skype to communicate periodically during the day, and Visual Obsession can log into Makira's computer remotely to check the quality of work and demonstrate advanced techniques.

Daniel Fisher

Kuku Yalanji Indigenous Consultant

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.

Visual Obsession are Cairns web designers, Google AdWords Certified Partners, Cairns social media agents, specialists in Multimedia Production, offering an extensive range of Traditional and Social Media Services to enable Government, Businesses, and the Community to meet their objectives. We are a family owned business successfully winning many Queensland and Telstra Country Wide Media Awards and are recognised as leaders in multimedia, with a reputation for success spanning over 23 years. Visual Obsession provides a robust infrastructure and remains flexible enough to accommodate the latest social media, hardcopy and electronic developments without sacrifice to the standards built into the culture of our business.

Realtime social media and Google AdWord marketing and advertising is an area which we specialise in to provide analytics, data and reports for our clients to better manage their conversion rates and return on investment. Social Media is the new public relations.

Visual Obsession’s mission is to provide strategic and creative concepts to meet the critical needs of government and business, including Google AdWords, advertising, marketing, educational and corporate training DVD productions, website design and programming, animations, television commercials, documentaries, graphic design and large format printing.

Visual Obsession offer services and solutions with practical experience and understanding of how a mix of traditional and social media with online advertising can benefit businesses and the community to provide economic and social co-existence.

From the development of logo designs through to company branding, we have a commitment to provide full production resources, expertise and real value to achieve customer satisfaction.

Visual Obsession recognises that technology is at the heart of today’s business. Our multimedia studio provides a high quality digital environment enabling the production of original material with exceptional results. With an experienced and creative team, Visual Obsession strive to exceed customer expectations at every level.

We build and maintain organisational excellence by selectively choosing our suppliers and staff and by developing procedures, with a vision to provide the very best for our customers.

Visual Obsession is a member of Family Business Australia.


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 Multimedia DVD Presentation – Training and Educational Winner | South Burdekin Water Board Winner | Granny why don't you smoke? Winner | HitNet - Condoman
Best Promotion Winner | Ikin Group Finalist | Tropical Medical Training Finalist | Tropical Horizons Tours
Best Logo Design – Retail Winner | AOTO Tiles and Bathroom Fixtures & Fittings Finalist | Unique 4 Kidz Finalist | Quaint Wondecla Quilting
Best Environmental Story Winner | GhostNets Australia Finalist | Ergon Energy Finalist | South Burdekin Water Board
Best On Line Editorial Winner | Building a Successful Marketing Strategy Finalist | Search Engine Optimisation
Best Logo Design – Service Winner | Tropical Medical Training - Indigenous Health Training Finalist | Speedweld
Best Logo Design - Tourism Winner | Eden Escape Finalist | CairnsPASS
Best International Media Advertisement Winner | Aceh & 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
Bob Hale Award - Best Advertising Campaign Across All Media Winner | Ergon Energy
Best Television Feature Winner | Brand New Media
Best Poster Advertisement - A4 Flyer or Smaller Winner | Cairns Airport
Best Logo Design - Not For Profit Winner | GhostNets Australia
Best Logo Design - Corporate Winner | EcoSplash
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 Interactive CD/DVD Presentation Finalist | Townsville Port Authority
Best Feature in Film and Television Finalist | Laura Dance Festival
Best Corporate Identity / Stationery Package Finalist | EcoSplash
Best Concept Logo Finalist | Cape York Buffalo Company
Best Commercial under $7500 Finalist | Harleys - The Educational Super Store
business
Visual Obsession
149 English Street
Cairns QLD, 4870.
Australia
Phone: +61 (07)4032-4533
Fax: +61 (07)4053-3661
Lat/Lon: 50.827917, -0.137764

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
149 English Street
Cairns QLD, 4870.
Australia
Phone: +61 (07)4032-4533
Fax: +61 (07)4053-3661
Lat/Lon: 50.827917, -0.137764

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
149 English Street
Cairns QLD, 4870.
Australia
Phone: +61 (07)4032-4533
Fax: +61 (07)4053-3661
Lat/Lon: 50.827917, -0.137764

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
149 English Street
Cairns QLD, 4870.
Australia
Phone: +61 (07)4032-4533
Fax: +61 (07)4053-3661
Lat/Lon: 50.827917, -0.137764

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