Featured work
ClientBacchus
ProjectWebsite & iPhone App
launch website
Fine dining restaurant Bacchus Newcastle needed a complete new online presence. Stage 1 was a total rebuild of the website. Using timelapse photography and flash technology Curio produced a unique and dynamic website and blog. Stage 2 was a full featured mobile web app optimised for the iPhone, iPad, iPod, Palm and Android handsets. This enabled mobile users complete access to Bacchus menus and contact information and reservations.
ClientABC
ProjectMultitouch Unit
ABC recently approached Curio to build a Multi-touch screen to be used in the foyer of the ABC Ultimo building. With the software development in the hands of the talented Ardrian Hardjono, Curio was responsible for all the electronics/hardware and enclosure. Using parts from all over the world Curio fabricated the 55" multi-touch screen using Diffused Illumination technology. Curio also developed a simple Application Management System to add and manage multi-touch applications on the unit. The ABC Multitouch provides a truly unique way to interact with media.
ClientToyota
ProjectInteractive HSD Unit
Curio was contacted by George P Johnson and asked to create an interactive pod for Toyota to be used in the 08/09 motorshow circuit around Australia. Curio was responsible for all the internal electronics, wiring and software development. We used some interesting hardware for this job including DMX light controllers, magnetic reed switches and custom made input/output controllers. All the LED lighting and hardware was controlled by our software developed on Adobe AIR. The end product was an engaging and interactive way to view Toyota's new Hybrid Synergy Drive technology.
ClientTriple J
ProjectWebsite Development
launch website
Throughout 2009 Curio worked closely with the triple j web team to enhance the triple j and triple j Unearthed websites. Work included flash development on the jukebox media player. We helped build the Hottest 100 voting user interface, using AJAX and MusicBrainz we were able to create a live search of any music artist and track of all time. Curio built the HTML template and Javascript functions required for the new Media Archive. Curio was also responsible for building the new triple j header using jQuery and AJAX to show currently playing programs and song information. Recently we built the live radio player for the triple j unearthed website.
ClientWestfield
ProjectFashion Hub Video
images
Curio was contracted by DisplayCom to create a summer and winter motion graphic video for Westfield shopping centres. Each video was about 8 minutes long and over 12,000 frames of animation. We used Adobe After Effects to create each animation and then compiled the sequence in Final Cut Pro. Working under a tight deadline the DVD images where uploaded to our server, then downloaded and installed the next morning on numerous plasma screens in portrait orientation. The Westfield Fashion Hub videos where produced and delivered for 9 different Westfield shopping centres in Australia.
ClientBentley
ProjectFlash Website
launch website
The Bentley website was another collaboration between Gwarsh and Curio Productions. Gwarsh did a fantastic job on the design while Curio handled the flash development and content management system. Built in Actionscript 3 the Bentley website was an exciting project featuring a fullscreen slideshow background giving the site a constant flux. All the content in the site is managed by Curio's custom built CMS. The owners can update the menu, change the gallery, add a new press article, all from the CMS. From start to finish the project was completed in 3 weeks.
ClientSkins Footwear
ProjectFlash Website
launch website
Curio and Gwarsh worked together to create an engaging and visually rich website for the high end fashion shoe brand Skins Footwear. The talented Joel Wasserman from Gwarsh handed over a polished design ready for Curio to perform all flash and web development. Building the framework using flash remoting and all data coming from the content management system we gave the client full control over there websites content. Utilising the amazing photography as a full screen scaling background and fine tuned animation Curio delivered an elegant and alluring website.
Labs
showing 1-3 of 3
360 degree hi-def video
We're in early prototype stages of a full HD 360 degree video camera, check back soon for a video showcasing the camera and its uses.
Custom Motorbikes
When not in front of a screen, we're in the workshop customising our rides, check back soon for a video featuring some of our bikes.
Multitouch Technology
We have spent the last 2 years living and breathing multi-touch, check back soon for a video showcasing this amazing technology.
Services
Interactive Technology
Single-touch, Multi-touch, Optical Based Inputs, Laser and Robotic. You dream it up, we'll work out a way to build it.
Photography
Our in-house photographer shoots commercial, fashion, artistic, product, event or portrait photography.
Graphic Design & Corp ID
Logos, Posters, Banners, Brochures and Business cards. Our talented designers take a fresh approach with every client.
Web Design
From the information architecture through to the final polished design, we specialise in functional website layouts.
Web Development
XHTML and CSS compliant. Specialising in jQuery, PHP and MySQL. Extensive experience with Drupal and Wordpress.
Flash Development
Actionscript 2 and 3. Flash remoting and Object Oriented Programing. We dream in code.
E-Commerce
Building upon the Magneto open source framework our web team delivers beautiful and secure online stores.
search engine optimisation
Specialising in Google, our team can consult you on stategies to raise your websites rank and traffic.
iphone applications
We write applications for the worlds most advanced mobile handset. Contact us to talk about your App.
Video Production
Need a TVC, Corporate or Web Video? Our production team shoot in Hi-Def and edit in Final Cut Studio.
Motion Graphics
Using After Effects and Maya our talented motion graphic artists deliver amazing visuals in 2D or 3D.
Grading and composition
Compositing green screen shoots and VFX in After Effects. Finishing in Color and ready for distribution.
3D concepts and animation
Utilising AutoDesk Maya our team specialises in 3D concepts and fly-through animations.
Hand drawn concepts
Use our in-house concept artist for hand drawn sketches and illustrations giving your presentation a more natural finish.
About us
Founded in 2006 by Kate Taylor and Damien Oliver, Curio Productions is a small studio based in Surry Hills NSW Australia. Our business has grown rapidly through word of mouth. We love stepping up to a challenge and bring a fresh approach to every project.
At Curio we spend over half of our time in research and development, constantly evolving and learning new techniques, we love to experiment with cutting-edge and emerging technology.
We have a young and dynamic group of individuals each leaders in their field, the size of our team varies on a project by project basis with our network of talented freelancers. Collectively we cover a broad range of services allowing us to satisfy our clients needs all under one roof.