3D max is a Northland creative technology business undergoing rapid growth. After outgrowing their garage and small-scale operation in Whangarei, their reach is now national, and they are eyeing up opportunities globally. 3D Max is a niche operation selling 3D...
CTN – Digital Makeover
Creative Technology Northland has new branding thanks to a creative work experience collaboration with NGEN, funded by Creative Northland. Working with NGEN, a small group of CTN core group collaborated on a new brand identity and logo to uplift the network and raise...
The Metaverse and VR for Creatives
One of CTN's key purposes is to support creatives to build their capacity to work with technology as part of their practice, to explore digital platforms and to work more sustainably in these complex times. This is a video summary of a series of capacity-building...
Screen Share with Craig Neilson
In this Screen Share session in May 2021, Craig Neilson took us through how he edits videos. In this case for the Northland band Mermaid's Bait. Learn the basics of his editing process in this portal into his practice. (Ironically the video is a little jumpy at times...
Betweenland Exhibition
A Creative Technology Exhibition in Collaboration with North Tech Digital Arts A painting that plays music and poems that write themselves. Just two of the works that are on display as part of Creative Technology Northland and NorthTech Digital Arts' latest...
Screen Share with Charm Hauraki
In our latest Screen Share Studio Charm Hauraki, digital composite artist, reveals the many layers of process that go into her amazing images.
Fringe Lab – Innovation |Collaboration
Fringe Lab was a popup innovation lab located in Whangarei's CBD during Fringe 20 (130 Cameron Street: 20th to the 24th October.) Workshops, residencies and installations were the focus for the week - showcasing creative tech in Northland. Topics included interactive...
Screen Share with Mike Clephane
Mike takes us through his process for making 3D game assets and running a decentralised organisation (of 5) that sells internationally.
Bending Reality for Art
Charm Hauraki is a Northland photographic composite artist. A composite image consists of two or more photographs, which are combined, adjustments made to the individual pieces and effects added to blend them together to create imaginative, illustrative and usually...
Synty Studios: Local Company | Global Reach
Local game asset publisher, Synty Studios makes super cool stylized 3D art packs for game developers all over the world. The 70 art packs are easy to use, great for beginners, and fun for prototypes and jams. Many different themes are covered like City, Fantasy,...