Previously, I spoke of sunsets as a relief from afflictions brought on by modern life. Of how a walk with one’s gaze fixed to the glorious heavens was a remedy for a sedentary screen-dominated life. There is however a deeper spiritual union to such divine phenomena. A union of man’s heart to that most breathtaking,Continue reading “Tributaries in the Arterial Web of the Heart: Sunsets Part 2”
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A Cinematic Bush Walk
One of my favorite pass-times. A relaxing bush walk in the temperate forests of Victoria, Australia. I shot this clip with the Sony FX6 Cinema camera; a new piece of equipment at Visia Studios. While an excellent overall camera, the execution of the the XAVC-I codec in the fX6 leaves a lot to be desiredContinue reading “A Cinematic Bush Walk”
The Boy Who Loved Sunsets
To my mind, there is but one remedy for modernity’s most chronic affliction. I refer to that affliction which until recently history had not one case in existence. I speak indeed, of screen time. And this one remedy, which has no equal in its effectiveness – at least to my feeble constitution – is… aContinue reading “The Boy Who Loved Sunsets”
Our Makers – A Documentary Miniseries
A miniseries supporting local businesses hit hard by the current Covid-19 crisis. In season 1 of ‘Our Makers’ we spend a day with Melbourne’s makers, celebrating their amazing creative process. Help us spread the word about these amazing local businesses! I was saddened to see so many of our much-loved small creative institutions close forContinue reading “Our Makers – A Documentary Miniseries”
Documentary Project: Glass
A tribute to the 1958 Dutch film by director and producer Bert Haanstra of the same name, I chose to create a rhythmic pentameter across this short documentary. Produced by Visia Studios and shot, edited and directed by Michael Firus, this film documents a hot and fast day at a local glass blowing studio. TheContinue reading “Documentary Project: Glass”
Making a Feature Film
I must admit; had this been written during those early months of 2020; filled with hope and personal futurism, a decidedly different tone would be struck. In those early months of this historic year, my life was rapidly changing. After increasing commercial success as a freelancer, I started my latest venture: Visia Studios. I wasContinue reading “Making a Feature Film”
My New Website: Visia Studios
After increased volume in my freelance videography operations, I decided to found Visia Studios: High value video production for art and industry. Visia Studios is a growing team and has produced countless video campaigns and cinematic works. Take a look at our website for more information: Click here to transfer to my new website: VisiaContinue reading “My New Website: Visia Studios”
My Showreel
Another year and another update to my showreel. Ranging from documentarian to dramatic to experimental, these clips come from projects spanning about five years of filmmaking. Over this half decade, I have had the pleasure of working with a wide range of amazing individuals; skilled artist at the top of their field. It has beenContinue reading “My Showreel”
Documentary Project: A Prickly Affair
Watch the full film here: A Prickly Affair – Documentary By Michael Firus from Michael Firus on Vimeo. Shot over the course of a few weeks, my latest project encapsulates a subject typically Melbournian; Small-scale artisinal enterprise. Unassumingly at the corner of Swanston and Collins St in Melbourne, a small kiosk offering a variety ofContinue reading “Documentary Project: A Prickly Affair”
Documentary Project: Heart Horse
Heart Horse – Documentary By Michael Firus and Ildikó Varga from Michael Firus on Vimeo. Every now and then in one’s cinematic career, there comes moments where time stands still. These moments possess an element of sheer and blatant beauty. OK, without sounding too romantic, one such moment took place at a shoot for aContinue reading “Documentary Project: Heart Horse”
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