
The day of Deceptive, Dark UX Practices may be ending
The UK has now stepped in regarding online marketing and selling to try and eliminate deceptive practices. Previously rented ‘Dark UX’, it’s becoming known more clearly as ‘Deceptive UX’ and rules are emerging in countries across the globe. India, which is a major player or rules in place about a year ago. When will the USA follow suit? That’s a big question given that many of these practices came from their marketing companies! Instead of using deceptive patterns, businesses should be as forthright as possible, engendering trust. How can a consumer start a trust relationship with a business that has

community
One of our core values is to support the community. For this reason Drone Cinematix & Steve Barnes Media, Web & Workflow go the extra mile for community organisations as far as possible. We are of course limited in the number of organisations we help each year, so don’t delay in your inquiry!

retail
Looking to captivate your customers and create an unforgettable shopping experience? Introducing our revolutionary drone services tailored exclusively for retail advertising! Take your promotions to new heights and soar above the competition with the latest aerial marketing technology.
Why settle for conventional advertising methods when you can command attention from above? Our skilled team of drone experts is ready to revolutionize your brand’s visibility with stunning aerial footage that will leave a lasting impression on your target audience. Here’s why our drone services are a game-changer for your retail business

planning submissions
Are you tired of red tape and slow responses to planning submissions? Drone Cinematix is here to revolutionize the way you approach this task. Our cutting-edge drone services are specifically designed to provide illustrative images for your planning submission, saving you time, effort, and headaches. Having the right imagery will make submissions crystal clear and help planners expedite processing of your submissions.

hospitality
Capture attention. Boost engagement. Maximize sales. Drone Cinematix Aerial Media offers premium drone services tailored to transform your hospitality advertising into captivating visual experiences.
Imagine breathtaking aerial stills and videos that immerse your customers in the essence of your venue. Our skilled drone pilots and cutting-edge technology enable us to capture every angle, unveiling the hidden beauty of your property. Whether you own a luxurious resort, a cozy boutique hotel, or a charming bed and breakfast, we have the expertise to create a visual narrative that resonates with your target audience.

surveys
Getting surveys right requires a photographer who understands the accuracy zone in the middle of the drone camera image and familiarity with a drone image stitching software

Misty River Video
Have you ever driven by a river and seen mist rolling in? I had that experience recently and my previous post shared some photographs. Here now is the video footage and the photos in widescreen format. I hope you enjoy it!

Misty River
Have you ever driven by a river and seen mist rolling in? I had that experience yesterday. I was coming home from Hobart in the late afternoon, and as I passed through Huonville (Tasmania, Australia) I saw mist on the river as I crossed the river bridge going south to Franklin.

More Mavic Drone Magic!
Good Gear Is Important!As a professional photographer, videographer and drone pilot, I have a lot of performance expectation and manual mode issues of my gear.Pentax Stills CamerasI chose the Penrax K-1 mkii because of its tweaked Sony full frame sensor, professional oriented control system and amazing build quality, plus the beautiful quality of their lenses. I have a K-3 as a second camera Canon Video CameraI use a Canon XA-30 video camera because of its utility and adaptability.DJI Mavic 3 Classic DroneI have a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone because it has a Hasselblad camera with larger sensor that generates

The Morning Show picks up on my Capricornia video
As a result of this video, a producer for The Morning Show contacted the Living Boat Trust and did an interview with them about the wooden ketch , Capricornia.#video #boat #woodenboat #HuonValley #Tasmania https://youtu.be/UZwdwbzuLvM

Franklin Folk Music Night
I photographed the Franklin Folk Club music night on Saturday. It was a lot of fun. Apart from photographs of the actual musicians, I made sure I captured the spirit of the occasion in this gallery. Franklin’s own Dan Rawlins was a support last Saturday evening for Franklin Folk Club – Tobias Hengeveld . Held within the The Franklin Palais Theatre’s Main Hall, known as The Social Heart of the Huon Valley. The Main Hall is well heated, accessible and comfortable. We had several acts, including a songstress with a ucayali from Belgium! The quality of the acts was amazing,

Classic Living Boat Trust vessel – whaler boat ‘Imagine’
This gorgeous old vessel, complete with huge timber oars and a massive tiller, lives at Franklin, Tasmania.
From the Living Boat Trust website: “Imagine is a St Ayles Skiff, built in November 2012…