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John Reed, geologist, film maker, musician. From the north east of England and now based in Fremantle, Western Australia. John studied Mining Geology at Leicester University, developing an interest in mining history. The group were active in mine exploration in the Peak District and Mid Wales, and also cave exploration in the Yorkshire Dales and Somerset. He worked in the Republic of Ireland for 2 years after graduating as a geologist, where he was involved in base metals and uranium exploration, becoming known by the locals in Donegal as 'Uranium John'. It was here that he developed an understanding of the issues, conflicts and paradoxes involved in exploring for resources in areas of outstanding natural beauty. He also developed his interest in folk music, a skill which has been a constant theme in his career, leading him to perform with many different acts in various parts of the world. After that, he worked in the petroleum exploration industry, which took him to Western Australia, where he and his family are currently based. He still occasionaly works as a petroleum geologist on land based oil rigs mainly in the Eromanga Basin in Central Queensland for a small Perth based company, Colin Higgins and Associates, but these days spends time at Notre Dame Universty in Fremantle where is he Associate Lecturer in Communications specialising in teaching advanced digital video production. Other contract work he has been involved with include the role of Research Officer for the Western Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into Wittenoom, which examined the issues surrounding a notorious WA asbestos mine, and writing a discussion paper commissioned by the WA Minister of the Environment about a post-petroleum hydrogen economy in relation to Western Australia. In 1991 he studied film making at Edith Cowan University, and since then has been involved in commercial video production via his production company Geopix. More recently he has become involved with stereoscopy, as a result of collaborating with Dave Carson and Brian McClave - a broad footprint of experience spanning the arts and sciences. His passion for industrial archaeology has led him to develop the 3Diaspora Project, bringing cutting edge 3D stereoscopic technology together with leading video artists in Australia and UK to celebrate Cornish mining heritage. John has recently started a 3D studio with Dave Carson based at the Futuresphere at Christ Church Grammar School, which will be integrated into their teaching and community education programmes.
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John in front of Hunt Drilling Rig # 3, with the Colin Higgins and Associates geology shack in the background, near Windorah in Western Queensland December 2006. Click on the photo to enlarge.
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Gerry Fahey of FinOre Pty Ltd is a mining geologist with 25 years experience in open pit and underground mining operations and project development. He has worked on industrial minerals, petroleum, base metals and gold projects in Ireland and Australia. As Chief Geologist of Delta Gold, he was involved with the start up of Kanowna Belle, Sunrise and Wallaby. He is currently a representative on the JORC (Joint Ore Reserve Committee).
Robert Bull of Splice of Life Productions is a graduate of Curtin University in film and television. He has worked in the independent film industry for many years and is highly regarded as a cinematographer and editor. He has worked on broadcast television projects in various capacities and is an expert in digital non-linear editing sytems, including Media 100, Avid and Final Cut Pro.
Robert Eichenberger of City of Lights Multimedia is a graduate of Curtin University of Technology with majors in Film & Television and Language & Culture and has over 10 years experience as an independent producer. He specialises in corporate promotions and instructional programs both on video and as computer-based - interactive applications.
