autonomous
[aw-ton-uh-muhs]
adjective
To function independently.
An integrated motion picture service that works with you, your team and your clients like we are one of you.
Autoclave is neither a production company nor a ‘collective of filmmakers’.
It is the joint venture of multidisciplinary nerds Cam Stewart and David Goldsmith, a label and brand for our work.
We specialise in the ‘edge-case’: when creativity risks failing due to technical, logistical or temporal issues, we know what to do.
Regardless of the production, we thrive on leveraging our knowledge and skills to empower creative minds to do their best work.
enclave
[en-klayv]
noun
A distinct group, encircled by a larger one.
Cam Stewart
With a career in motion picture spanning more than a decade, Cam understands what a production needs to succeed.
A focus puller by trade but a multidisciplinary nerd by nature, Cam’s practice has expanded into specialty camera services from motion control to high-speed and aerial, building naturally on his 1st AC foundation of managing camera packages, liaising with rental houses, and keeping pictures sharp.
Calm and collected, he brings an intricate understanding of both the technical and artistic sides of filmmaking, always working to ensure the two are seamlessly bound on screen.
David Goldsmith
David (please call him Goldie) has worked across production and post from data wrangler to colourist, with motion control in between.
As a VTR / Qtake operator, he provides reliable live feeds, recording, and playback, while also adding creative support that goes beyond the basics. He can turn around quick edits, bash comps, and proof-of-concept grades on the spot, helping directors and clients make faster, more confident decisions on set.
Focused and detail-driven, he keeps sets moving smoothly while giving productions more room to experiment.
Services
Camera & Focus
Full-spectrum camera department services covering focus pulling, motion control, high-speed and aerial cinematography. We manage complete camera packages end-to-end — sourcing, building, and maintaining rigs through rental house coordination and on-set support.
When a shot calls for something that doesn't exist off the shelf, we design and build around the demand. Every setup is treated as its own problem to solve, not a template to repeat.
Monitoring & VTR
On-set digital imaging built around QTAKE — live feeds, multi-camera recording, instant playback, and real-time compositing. Beyond standard video village, we offer on-the-spot editorial, bash comps, and proof-of-concept grades that give directors and clients sharper decision-making tools while the set is still standing.
Robust monitoring infrastructure designed to keep productions moving without compromise, while leaving room to experiment when the moment calls for it.
Equipment
From providing a complete camera and/or compute package down to tracking down that one little thing to make something go, we have generally got it covered.
Bookings
Both Cam and Goldie are represented by Freelancers Promotions, for all bookings please call 03 9682 2722 or email info@freelancerspromotions.com.au.
Contact
What can we do for you?
Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you. Or reach us directly at contact@autoclave.io.
Location
Based in Melbourne, available anywhere.