https://simplecast.com Creative Rituals The Creative Rituals podcast, hosted by Luke Burton (formerly Jesse Chard), delves into the intricate tapestry of creativity, unraveling its various threads to explore the depths of the creative mind. From the enigmatic realm of the creative brain to the challenges inherent in producing art, media, and innovative ideas, this podcast embarks on a journey that combines Luke's 25 years of experience in filmmaking, music production, visual arts and creative education. . Luke also draws from his 13 years studying directly under a master of esoteric Buddhism, and shows parallels between the ancient techniques of mental cultivation and insight development, with the processes of creativity and artistic rigour. . Through insightful discussions and expert guests, the podcast illuminates the path of self-discovery, artistic vision, guiding listeners to unlock the mysteries of their creative potential and traverse the evolving landscape of creativity and technology. en Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:23:37 +0000 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:35:03 +0000 https://creative-rituals.simplecast.com Creative Rituals https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/15c934d7-f489-49c6-b169-c6bc6c307f06/813241c6-9061-4d6d-8418-fc4be20f36d4/3000x3000/sequence-05-00-00-01-07-still001.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://creative-rituals.simplecast.com episodic The Creative Rituals podcast, hosted by Luke Burton (formerly Jesse Chard), delves into the intricate tapestry of creativity, unraveling its various threads to explore the depths of the creative mind. From the enigmatic realm of the creative brain to the challenges inherent in producing art, media, and innovative ideas, this podcast embarks on a journey that combines Luke's 25 years of experience in filmmaking, music production, visual arts and creative education. . Luke also draws from his 13 years studying directly under a master of esoteric Buddhism, and shows parallels between the ancient techniques of mental cultivation and insight development, with the processes of creativity and artistic rigour. . Through insightful discussions and expert guests, the podcast illuminates the path of self-discovery, artistic vision, guiding listeners to unlock the mysteries of their creative potential and traverse the evolving landscape of creativity and technology. Creative Rituals, Jesse Chard false https://feeds.simplecast.com/HligrWYt creative mind, spirituality, neuroscience, artistry, neuroplasticity, creativity Creative Rituals jesse@ritual.film 26f95d4d-79cf-4168-bf26-0ac3d7022c58 Can you tame your creative demons? - Luke Burton - (TAROT: THE DEVIL) Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:23:37 +0000 jesse@ritual.film (Jesse Chard) https://creative-rituals.simplecast.com/episodes/can-you-tame-your-creative-demons-jesse-chard-tarot-the-devil-RckcnTaN Can you tame your creative demons? - Luke Burton - (TAROT: THE DEVIL) Jesse Chard 00:14:53 There has long been the association with creativity and the self-destructive 'demon' forces that plague the most ferocious of artists. But what exactly is the nature of these forces, and can they be managed? There has long been the association with creativity and the self-destructive 'demon' forces that plague the most ferocious of artists. But what exactly is the nature of these forces, and can they be managed? false full 12 5b5d5dd5-762b-4af1-8e71-99334ed625e6 'El Riesgo Siempre Vive' - Taking Creative Risks - Jesse Chard Sat, 27 Apr 2024 23:48:02 +0000 jesse@ritual.film (Creative Rituals) https://creative-rituals.simplecast.com/episodes/el-riesgo-siempre-vive-taking-creative-risks-jesse-chard-jsZ3Ay_q 'El Riesgo Siempre Vive' - Taking Creative Risks - Jesse Chard Creative Rituals 00:17:22 In this episode we have a look at a little figurine that sits on my desk each day, that of Colonel Vasquez, the wise cracking heavy gunner from the 1986 sci-fi thriller 'Aliens'. Vasquez has on her chest plate the phrase ' El Riesgo Siempre Vive', meaning 'The Risk Always Lives'. When we are jumping into anything, we are taking risks. Hell, even being alive is risky, and none of us makes it out alive. So while we are around, what are we doing with ourselves? Why do we allow ourselves to be paralised by fear into inaction? I break all this shit down, hope you get something from it. In this episode we have a look at a little figurine that sits on my desk each day, that of Colonel Vasquez, the wise cracking heavy gunner from the 1986 sci-fi thriller 'Aliens'. Vasquez has on her chest plate the phrase ' El Riesgo Siempre Vive', meaning 'The Risk Always Lives'. When we are jumping into anything, we are taking risks. Hell, even being alive is risky, and none of us makes it out alive. So while we are around, what are we doing with ourselves? Why do we allow ourselves to be paralised by fear into inaction? I break all this shit down, hope you get something from it. false full 11 7ee1116e-7ee5-4203-a309-8affd744ce1a 'The power of the radiant mind' - Jesse Chard - (Tarot: THE SUN) Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:00:12 +0000 jesse@ritual.film (Creative Rituals) https://creative-rituals.simplecast.com/episodes/the-power-of-the-radiant-mind-jesse-chard-tarot-the-sun-dsEMlTIM 'The power of the radiant mind' - Jesse Chard - (Tarot: THE SUN) Creative Rituals 00:11:09 In this episode I discuss 'The Radiant Mind' and draw parallels from one of the shortest - and most powerful - teachings in the Buddha's reportaire, and its relationship to our creative practice. But what is 'the radiant mind?' tune in and find out! We also cover 'The Sun' in the Tarot In this episode I discuss 'The Radiant Mind' and draw parallels from one of the shortest - and most powerful - teachings in the Buddha's reportaire, and its relationship to our creative practice. But what is 'the radiant mind?' tune in and find out! We also cover 'The Sun' in the Tarot false full 10 a0edb9ad-61d7-4372-9e57-7608a93092c4 The creative quality of 'ardency' - Jesse Chard - (Tarot: STRENGTH)' Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:32:53 +0000 jesse@ritual.film (Creative Rituals) https://creative-rituals.simplecast.com/episodes/the-creative-quality-of-ardency-jesse-chard-tarot-strength-Xf8DR_1H The creative quality of 'ardency' - Jesse Chard - (Tarot: STRENGTH)' Creative Rituals 00:09:24 In today's episode of the podcast I talk about the concept of 'ardency' and its relation to creative pursuits and principles. If you aren't across this terminology (and it can have a wide range of translations), it means 'enthusiasm', 'willingness' and also speaks to a sort of mental fortitude or adoptive quality determined by one's attitude or entry into a discipline. It can be cultivated, but in many senses, it comes simply down to your own grit and determination. In today's episode of the podcast I talk about the concept of 'ardency' and its relation to creative pursuits and principles. If you aren't across this terminology (and it can have a wide range of translations), it means 'enthusiasm', 'willingness' and also speaks to a sort of mental fortitude or adoptive quality determined by one's attitude or entry into a discipline. It can be cultivated, but in many senses, it comes simply down to your own grit and determination. false full 9 48a93b65-4dcd-45cc-ac96-0c649a9d1ab7 The importance of creative repetition - Jesse Chard - (Tarot: THE EIGHT OF PENTACLES) Tue, 23 Apr 2024 02:46:18 +0000 jesse@ritual.film (Creative Rituals) https://creative-rituals.simplecast.com/episodes/the-importance-of-creative-repetition-jesse-chard-tarot-the-eight-of-pentacles-W5t8i8dz The importance of creative repetition - Jesse Chard - (Tarot: THE EIGHT OF PENTACLES) Creative Rituals 00:10:52 In today's episode of the Creative Podcast (23/04/2024) I talk about the importance of the process of repetition when it comes to developing your creative discipline. And how self knowledge can lead to self mastery. We also look at the Eight Of Pentacles as today's tarot as archetype study. In today's episode of the Creative Podcast (23/04/2024) I talk about the importance of the process of repetition when it comes to developing your creative discipline. And how self knowledge can lead to self mastery. We also look at the Eight Of Pentacles as today's tarot as archetype study. false full 8 7f6842c6-e6ef-44bf-959b-d64b73ca4b14 The dillema of creative overcommitment - Jesse Chard - (Tarot: THE ACE OF SWORDS) Sat, 20 Apr 2024 02:18:14 +0000 jesse@ritual.film (Creative Rituals) https://creative-rituals.simplecast.com/episodes/the-dillema-of-creative-overcommitment-jesse-chard-tarot-the-ace-of-swords-0WrDzLeY The dillema of creative overcommitment - Jesse Chard - (Tarot: THE ACE OF SWORDS) Creative Rituals 00:10:19 Do you struggle with overcommitment when you are making creative choices and dealing with creative endeavours? It's something that a lot of neurospicy people can struggle with - and while we might be well meaning, our initial enthusiasm, which means well, can actually lead to the suffering of others when we let them down. Do you struggle with overcommitment when you are making creative choices and dealing with creative endeavours? It's something that a lot of neurospicy people can struggle with - and while we might be well meaning, our initial enthusiasm, which means well, can actually lead to the suffering of others when we let them down. false full 7 f37854e3-7355-44d3-bb89-e4b86eb03ec5 Building protocols that lead to less creative friction - Jesse Chard Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:49:40 +0000 jesse@ritual.film (Creative Rituals) https://creative-rituals.simplecast.com/episodes/building-protocols-the-lead-to-less-creative-friction-aclVPb15 Building protocols that lead to less creative friction - Jesse Chard Creative Rituals 00:06:15 The development of creative protocols in our everyday processes leads to less 'Creative Friction' points - and actually helps you suffer less! The development of creative protocols in our everyday processes leads to less 'Creative Friction' points - and actually helps you suffer less! false full 6 fc0f59ec-beac-4488-ac39-39010721138b Introducing Daily Creative Rituals podcast with Jesse Chard! Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:39:26 +0000 jesse@ritual.film (Jesse Chard) https://creative-rituals.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-daily-creative-rituals-podcast-with-jesse-chard-RQfqZlpB Introducing Daily Creative Rituals podcast with Jesse Chard! Jesse Chard 00:05:25 Creative Rituals Founder and host Jesse Chard will be doing a daily podcast dropping at 9am each day Australian Eastern Time! From the neuroscience of creativity, through to ancient techniques and practices and elements that Jesse has learned over his 25 year creative career, tune in for daily insights! Creative Rituals Founder and host Jesse Chard will be doing a daily podcast dropping at 9am each day Australian Eastern Time! From the neuroscience of creativity, through to ancient techniques and practices and elements that Jesse has learned over his 25 year creative career, tune in for daily insights! false full 5 f36687d9-9456-49b7-9c67-dc362bbc1442 Overcoming The Neurosis Of Self Promotion - Alex Wain Today’s guest is Alex Wain, a creative digital, publishing and communications wunkderkind with a runsheet a mile long. He founded the tastemaking platform So Bad So Good, taking it to a million followers on his own grit and determination. He’s been the digital marketing manager for Sydney Festival, same for the Ethics Centre, has worked with Universal Music, Rolling Stone, and was even a key part in the absolue epoch of the myspace era. And thats just scratching the surface!

Alex has a very clear vision around what digital presence needs to be to be effective, and he’s really refined his takeaways into a beautiful science. I know that creatives often struggle with the prospect of communicating who they are to the wider world, especially if we have hangups, neurosis or even straight up fear about presenting ourselves on wider platforms. 

This episode is called ‘overcoming the neurosis of self promotion’ and contains a wide range of handy takeaway you can implement as you navigate across the vast sea of white noise that is the digital landscape, and how you can make a lasting impression. 

 

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:47:10 +0000 jesse@ritual.film (Alex Wain) https://creative-rituals.simplecast.com/episodes/overcoming-the-neurosis-of-self-promotion-_bojAxBp Today’s guest is Alex Wain, a creative digital, publishing and communications wunkderkind with a runsheet a mile long. He founded the tastemaking platform So Bad So Good, taking it to a million followers on his own grit and determination. He’s been the digital marketing manager for Sydney Festival, same for the Ethics Centre, has worked with Universal Music, Rolling Stone, and was even a key part in the absolue epoch of the myspace era. And thats just scratching the surface!

Alex has a very clear vision around what digital presence needs to be to be effective, and he’s really refined his takeaways into a beautiful science. I know that creatives often struggle with the prospect of communicating who they are to the wider world, especially if we have hangups, neurosis or even straight up fear about presenting ourselves on wider platforms. 

This episode is called ‘overcoming the neurosis of self promotion’ and contains a wide range of handy takeaway you can implement as you navigate across the vast sea of white noise that is the digital landscape, and how you can make a lasting impression. 

 

]]> Overcoming The Neurosis Of Self Promotion - Alex Wain Alex Wain 01:14:14 One of the most nerve wracking things for creatives is self promotion - so how can we break through the barriers of neurosis around our hangups and reluctance to get ourselves out there? In this episode, Jesse has a deep chat with Alex Wain, a master of digital communications and a pure authority on self-authorship and promotion. One of the most nerve wracking things for creatives is self promotion - so how can we break through the barriers of neurosis around our hangups and reluctance to get ourselves out there? In this episode, Jesse has a deep chat with Alex Wain, a master of digital communications and a pure authority on self-authorship and promotion. neuroscience, careers, creative mind, mental health], creative, life sciences, philosophy, creativity false full 4 748bb6da-e840-4e86-97c1-b20d386c9df0 The Psychology Of The Interview - Peter Teys In today’s episode we speak to Peter Teys, a master of many, many creative disciplines - he’s media he is cinematographer, director, editor, producer, and highly accomplished stills photographer, and in the music world he has spent 3 decades as a drummer and percussionist, performing with scores of artists and performer, and he’s also studying the intricacies of percussion and complex polyrythms in west africa.  

 

Peter is also one of my best friends - we have known each other since 1992 and have done a whole range of creative things together over the years, we have played in multiple bands across thrash metal and electronic music, as well as worked on a wide range of travel documentaries for World Nomads - so we have both been in the trenches together in terms of our relative creative development and evolution.

 

Peter is now moving much deeper into observational and factual documentary, coupling his love for rich imagery with the potency of capturing the essence of the human condition. He is working on a feature doc about the challenges and intricicaies of complex post traumatic stress disorder, interviewing a wide range of subjects about their experience with this terrible affliction.

 

A documentary like this requires emotional sensibility out the wazoo, and in our discussion, we find that to show up to be able to capture the meat and potatoes of a heavy topic, we need to be not only at a relatively optimal point of our own personal physical and mental wellbeing, we also need to know who we are as creatives.  

 

This episode is called ‘the psychology of the interview’ and is for anyone who is taken with the task of pointing cameras at people, and asking themselves questions of any capacity. It seems easy until you start to do it, and you realise - quite quickly - that theres so much more going on in the interview than meets the eye. Enjoy!

]]> Sat, 9 Dec 2023 05:52:15 +0000 jesse@ritual.film (Peter Teys) https://creative-rituals.simplecast.com/episodes/the-psychology-of-the-interview-peter-teys-DziZt_mW In today’s episode we speak to Peter Teys, a master of many, many creative disciplines - he’s media he is cinematographer, director, editor, producer, and highly accomplished stills photographer, and in the music world he has spent 3 decades as a drummer and percussionist, performing with scores of artists and performer, and he’s also studying the intricacies of percussion and complex polyrythms in west africa.  

 

Peter is also one of my best friends - we have known each other since 1992 and have done a whole range of creative things together over the years, we have played in multiple bands across thrash metal and electronic music, as well as worked on a wide range of travel documentaries for World Nomads - so we have both been in the trenches together in terms of our relative creative development and evolution.

 

Peter is now moving much deeper into observational and factual documentary, coupling his love for rich imagery with the potency of capturing the essence of the human condition. He is working on a feature doc about the challenges and intricicaies of complex post traumatic stress disorder, interviewing a wide range of subjects about their experience with this terrible affliction.

 

A documentary like this requires emotional sensibility out the wazoo, and in our discussion, we find that to show up to be able to capture the meat and potatoes of a heavy topic, we need to be not only at a relatively optimal point of our own personal physical and mental wellbeing, we also need to know who we are as creatives.  

 

This episode is called ‘the psychology of the interview’ and is for anyone who is taken with the task of pointing cameras at people, and asking themselves questions of any capacity. It seems easy until you start to do it, and you realise - quite quickly - that theres so much more going on in the interview than meets the eye. Enjoy!

]]> The Psychology Of The Interview - Peter Teys Peter Teys 01:05:35 What kind of psychological processes are at work when we point a camera at someone and ask them questions? Interviewing subjects has long been a refined art, and as more and more media creators all-in-one-operators, often being director, producer, interviewer and host, there's a lot to think about. So what should we do to prepare? In this chat, with cinematographer, director, and documentary filmmaker Peter Teys, we show that so much of the process is about knowing who YOU are as a creative operator. What kind of psychological processes are at work when we point a camera at someone and ask them questions? Interviewing subjects has long been a refined art, and as more and more media creators all-in-one-operators, often being director, producer, interviewer and host, there's a lot to think about. So what should we do to prepare? In this chat, with cinematographer, director, and documentary filmmaker Peter Teys, we show that so much of the process is about knowing who YOU are as a creative operator. psychology, buddhism, media, filmmaking, mental development, existential health, philosophy, creativity, mental health false full 3 2c18d20a-ec84-4844-b0ac-64c4168fa2cc The Psychology Of The Edit - Maia Dal Berger What happens to the mind when we edit? What kind of processes do we go through when trying to assemble fragments of information into a cohesive whole?

For those who have lent their hand to editing knows that there are so many elements at play to making a good cut - and in many respects, it's all about building up those intuitive processes and instinctual readings of tempo, pacing, shot choice and meaning. 

But is there something much, much deeper going on when we are building out a piece?

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Maia Dal Berger is an Australian filmmaker, producer, editor and creative powerhouse with years and years of experience across a range of disciplines - and now she's the founder of Video Cowgirls, a production house developed to champion and platform women creators.

https://www.instagram.com/video_cowgirls/

She also is the founder of Honeytrap Soundsystem - an audio entity developed, designed and driven by women.

https://www.instagram.com/honeytrapsoundsystem/

Follow Maia's main insta here too

https://www.instagram.com/mayagold_maija/

And her main page to see all of her work combined

https://www.maiadalberger.com/

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 01:56:25 +0000 jesse@ritual.film (Maia Dal Berger, Jesse Chard) https://creative-rituals.simplecast.com/episodes/the-psychology-of-the-edit-maia-dal-berger-zlIkXHTc What happens to the mind when we edit? What kind of processes do we go through when trying to assemble fragments of information into a cohesive whole?

For those who have lent their hand to editing knows that there are so many elements at play to making a good cut - and in many respects, it's all about building up those intuitive processes and instinctual readings of tempo, pacing, shot choice and meaning. 

But is there something much, much deeper going on when we are building out a piece?

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Maia Dal Berger is an Australian filmmaker, producer, editor and creative powerhouse with years and years of experience across a range of disciplines - and now she's the founder of Video Cowgirls, a production house developed to champion and platform women creators.

https://www.instagram.com/video_cowgirls/

She also is the founder of Honeytrap Soundsystem - an audio entity developed, designed and driven by women.

https://www.instagram.com/honeytrapsoundsystem/

Follow Maia's main insta here too

https://www.instagram.com/mayagold_maija/

And her main page to see all of her work combined

https://www.maiadalberger.com/

]]> The Psychology Of The Edit - Maia Dal Berger Maia Dal Berger, Jesse Chard 01:05:40 We talk with Australian filmmaker, editor, producer, and all round creative powerhouse Maia Dal Berger about the subtle psychologies of the editing process - and discover that when it comes to the cut, there's more than meets the eye! We talk with Australian filmmaker, editor, producer, and all round creative powerhouse Maia Dal Berger about the subtle psychologies of the editing process - and discover that when it comes to the cut, there's more than meets the eye! cutting, psychology, media production, media, social media, filmmaking, creativity, film production, editing true full 2 723e404a-db0e-4faa-9e5a-7733cdb8f814 The AI Behemoth - Andrew Stephen Referenced in episode:

The AI Art Apocalypse - By 'Hello Future Me'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xJCzKdPyCo

Andrew Stephen's instagram 'No Voices In The Sky'

https://www.instagram.com/novoicesinthesky/

Jesse Chard's art project 'The Vidiot'

https://www.instagram.com/thevidiot.tv

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 03:28:33 +0000 jesse@ritual.film (Andrew Stephen, Jesse Chard) https://creative-rituals.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ai-behemoth-RiZoXafa Referenced in episode:

The AI Art Apocalypse - By 'Hello Future Me'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xJCzKdPyCo

Andrew Stephen's instagram 'No Voices In The Sky'

https://www.instagram.com/novoicesinthesky/

Jesse Chard's art project 'The Vidiot'

https://www.instagram.com/thevidiot.tv

]]> The AI Behemoth - Andrew Stephen Andrew Stephen, Jesse Chard 00:56:16 To what extent will AI influence the fundamental essence of creativity? We're presently witnessing substantial surges in this realm with the explosion of Large Language Models and Image, music and video generation services. However, what tangible impacts are emerging in the real world, and what's the genuine toll of unveiling this intricate enigma? In the inaugural installment of the Creative Rituals podcast, join Jesse Chard in conversation with Andrew Stephen, a preeminent authority on media data analysis within the creative sectors in Australia. Andrew is presently at the forefront of designing frameworks and protocols concerning the ethical, economic and societal oversights of AI - something that Andrew says is vastly understated and almost missing in the conversation. In this episode, we delve into the realm of AI, ethics, and the evolving landscape of the industry. To what extent will AI influence the fundamental essence of creativity? We're presently witnessing substantial surges in this realm with the explosion of Large Language Models and Image, music and video generation services. However, what tangible impacts are emerging in the real world, and what's the genuine toll of unveiling this intricate enigma? In the inaugural installment of the Creative Rituals podcast, join Jesse Chard in conversation with Andrew Stephen, a preeminent authority on media data analysis within the creative sectors in Australia. Andrew is presently at the forefront of designing frameworks and protocols concerning the ethical, economic and societal oversights of AI - something that Andrew says is vastly understated and almost missing in the conversation. In this episode, we delve into the realm of AI, ethics, and the evolving landscape of the industry. creative industries, ai, dall-e 2, creative mind, artificial intelligence, midjourney, creativity amplified, creativity, stable diffusion false full 1