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Entitled "It's Only Natural", this Noosa National Park documentary one hour environmental DVD video about flora, fauna and sights in the Headland Section of Noosa National Park, will be of special appeal to bushwalkers, wildlife enthusiasts and those who have a deep emotional attachment with the power and subtleties of nature. It was produced over 3 years by retired professional production engineer and art dealer, Thomas T. Draper, as a tribute to the values of those who identify the destination as a place distinct from others in Queensland and Australia. See Tom's environmental credits below the video. Where to buy.
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Environmental Credentials:
As a very active photographer, in 1954 Tom Draper joined the Sydney University Speleological Society on the advice of Society President and acquaintance, the now well-known Professor Brian J, O'Brien, PhD., then studying his thesis in physics at Sydney University. A couple of years later Tom transferred his allegiances to the Sydney Speleological Society, where he soon became a trip leader. He led many expeditions underground. In all, Tom attended some seventy-five short trips and a few extended expeditions underground. Tom was also keenly involved in cave surveying and mapping which he in his characteristic way, started on his own initiative.
He was nominated as a quartermaster and photographer on a major expedition 1956-57 to the Nullabor Caves under the auspices of the Australian Speleological Federation, Doctor Elery Hamilton-Smith and the South Australian Museum. Excavations revealed a 15,000 year old, aboriginal, chert implement factory.
In May 1960 Tom was made Honorary Fire Patrol Officer and Honorary Ranger for the State of New South Wales. He ceasing activities in caving by 1963. Two years later Tom found himself in the Alps of Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy teaching skiing, something he carried on for fourteen years partially full-time and partially part-time. Naturally a keen awareness of the environment was part and parcel of his activities, particularly in regard to safety.
He was nominated as a quartermaster and photographer on a major expedition 1956-57 to the Nullabor Caves under the auspices of the Australian Speleological Federation, Doctor Elery Hamilton-Smith and the South Australian Museum. Excavations revealed a 15,000 year old, aboriginal, chert implement factory.
In May 1960 Tom was made Honorary Fire Patrol Officer and Honorary Ranger for the State of New South Wales. He ceasing activities in caving by 1963. Two years later Tom found himself in the Alps of Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy teaching skiing, something he carried on for fourteen years partially full-time and partially part-time. Naturally a keen awareness of the environment was part and parcel of his activities, particularly in regard to safety.
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Miniature Documentaries:
The latest "MUST DO" in Internet marketing is website video. In this regard we offer you a choice of seven sample one minute miniature documentary videos, concentrating on the vitally important to Noosa tourism, Noosa Biosphere Reserve. Make your choice and purchase. Prices vary. Phone (07) 5474 5633 or E-mail: http://www.youngmastersgallery.com/CONTACT_VISITS.html for details.
View mini-documentaries: http://www.youngmastersgallery.com/BUY_WEBSITE_VIDEOS.html
View mini-documentaries: http://www.youngmastersgallery.com/BUY_WEBSITE_VIDEOS.html
See other short video documentaries on the Noosa flora and fauna environmental theme at:
http://www.youtube.com/DRAPERVIDEOCOM
"It's Only Natural" Miscellaneous Review Comments:
- A one-time director of the leading Brisbane production house Q-Vision, commented that it contained outstanding action photography.
- Regional Mayor Bob Abbott commented that he loved the video because it was the kind of thing he could play over and over again while he worked. That was a while back when he was Noosa Mayor. Bob incidently is a musician as well as administrator. Perhaps his love of the music created by local composer arranger and musician Barry Charles, from his CD "Beyond Boundaries", influenced his assessment of the one hour production. Barry incidentally kindly contributed several tracks from his CD.
We think we are very fortunate in having been permitted to use the music selected for this documentary. It is truly appropriate! The writer of the music, Barry Charles visited the Noosa National Park frequently in his early years. It is as if he wrote the music specifically for the park itself, whilst not even having met Thomas T. Draper, the author of the documentary at the time of writing the music. We consider it some of the greatest work ever created by this writer, arranger and band leader. Read all about Barry Charles on his website, accessible by clicking on the following link: www.barrycharles.com.au
Noosa Journal Review:
- "The Noosa Journal", local weekly newspaper, kindly did a thorough review of the environmental video. The following is a reprint:
So, armed with a digital camera and an "eye for art", Mr. Draper set about capturing the sights and sounds of the 454-hectare park in all seasons and time of day. Believing that nature sells itself, he employed ani
mals as the principle actors and relied on images and sub-text to propel people along.Mr. Draper captures a kaleidoscope of parklife, from the very small, such as bees and other insect life, to park icon, the koala. Flora also takes centre stage, including some 30 wildflowers which see the park blossom with colour in Spring.
The film has it all, from the scenic beauty of look-outs as at The Boiling Pot, Tea Tree Bay, Dolphin Point, Hell's Gates, Lion Rock and Devil's Kitchen, to rainforest, open forest, shrublands and grasslands.
The documentary features a tribute to Dr. Arthur Harold, who championed the sanctioning of the National Park, and a 5-minute intermission displaying artworks from Mr. Draper's gallery, Young Masters Gallery, at Sunshine Beach. (see "History")
Ordering DVD:
Choose from 2 different slick designs, Type A or B.
Produced in multi-zone PAL. (GB, Germany, NZ etc.).
Choose from 2 different slick designs, Type A or B.
Produced in multi-zone PAL. (GB, Germany, NZ etc.).
Price: AU$29.95 incl. 10% GST and postage within Australia.
(Overseas: plus AU$5.-)
Phone: (07) 5474 5633
International: International Access Code +61 7 5474 5633.
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Sunshine Coast residents may buy the DVD locally for $29.95 at the following retail outlets:
Noosaville Post Office, Harry's Newsagency Hastings Street, Ginger Factory Yandina and the ABC Shop Noosa Junction; (Sunshine Coast Airport facility was closed down for major renovations and has yet to be re-activated).
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Tributes:
Thomas T. Draper personally funded the purchase of Apple Power Mac G450 and Apple Final Cut Pro 2.0 software for the editing of this documentary. At the time Final Cut Pro was second only to AVID internationally, in leading edge desktop video editing. Anyone with editing experience of the last 10 years will recognize that Tom had to develop an extremely high level of professionalism to achieve the results portrayed, especially when some of the initial footage he shot did not live up to expectations, requiring intensive re-work; (application of filters), as it could not be re-captured. The overall good outcome can be however directly attributed to intensive one on one desktop training provided by video professionals, Videopro Brisbane in the person of Dave Thompson.
Only broadcast quality 3CCD digital Panasonic digital camera and interchangeable objectives were employed. Most material was shot on either pan head tripods, specially built ground level or other rigid supports.
$40,000 equipment and out-sourced maintenance costs were associated with this project.
Only broadcast quality 3CCD digital Panasonic digital camera and interchangeable objectives were employed. Most material was shot on either pan head tripods, specially built ground level or other rigid supports.
$40,000 equipment and out-sourced maintenance costs were associated with this project.