Smart Digital Blog
Smart Digital Supports Rotary in the Outback
The Rotary Club of Longreach in Queensland’s outback has been very successful in providing community events to the small villages around Longreach. Longreach has been the centre of a 7 year drought which has caused much stress and anxiety in the farming...
Big Screen Movies onto Wheat Silos
Recently we gave a demonstration of big screen cinema to the wonderful folk at Three Springs in Western Australia. Three Springs is the wildflower capital of WA and in the centre of the wheat belt. It is 3 ½ hours north of Perth. The wheat silos are 45 metres...
The Importance of Outdoor Community Events
Many suburban and particularly regional and indigenous community councils provide regular outdoor movie events. More recently other NGO’s (Non-government organizations) have also commenced this type of social engagement. This include local community groups and service...
Silo Cinema – Bland Shire Australia Day 2019
Silo Cinema is a new way to enjoy outdoor cinema. All you need is the right equipment from Smart Digital Australia and grain silo.
Glamping with HandiTheatre® Explorer Portable Cinema
Let’s face it, being one with the wilderness isn’t exactly everyone’s cup of tea—but it doesn’t mean that everyone should miss out on the great experience of camping. As the name suggests, Glamping is the less rugged, more luxurious alternative. The ‘Glamorous’ take...
Smart Digital attends the Manningham Mayoral FireBall
James Cunningham with Mayor Cr Andrew Conlon Smart Digital Australia were honored to attend the Manningham Mayoral Fireball in October 2018 in support of local CFA brigades. The evening included a live and silent auction taking place to raise funds for the Warrandyte...
New! QUAD Video Game Projection Screens
The hottest thing going is video game events This is the biggest thing ever and hot money makers. We have developed our QUAD video game screens. These are about 16 metres long. They each have 4 big screens. They setup fast and make a big impact with the...
Smart Digital at the Rotary International Convention
Smart Digital Australia participated at the recent Rotary International convention in Toronto Canada. The company promoted its inflatable screens and outdoor cinema systems in the trade show area called the House of Friendship.
Outdoor Film Festival In The Australian Outback
The Northern Territory Travelling Film Festival has been a huge success with screenings in Alice Springs, Tenant Creek and Kakadu.
How to set up an outdoor cinema for the 2018 soccer world cup
As we get closer to one of the biggest sporting events of the year, soccer fanatics around the country begin to warm up for the big games that lie ahead in June.
Buy an Outdoor Cinema & Get a Business Tax Write-off
With the recent 2018 Federal Budget being released to the public, there has been a major announcement for that of small businesses in Australia. Liberal has announced that assets purchased below $20,000 can still be used as an instant write-off in, for business'...
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) Problem Solving
A recent video technology has popped up and is called EDID. This stands for "Extended Display Identification Data". For most people in the AV professional industry, EDID is the bane of their life! In simple terms, EDID is a 'video handshaking protocol.'...
Smart Digital Australia – 15 Years of Fun, Entertainment and Magic!
This year, 2018, marks the anniversary of 15 years in business for Smart Digital Australia Pty Ltd. The company commenced business on 1st April 2003 in the Melbourne suburb of Ringwood. The business was foundered by its present owner James Cunningham. James has been...
Indigenous youth and community development using outdoor cinema
Indigenous communities in Australia are facing several challenges in today's society. These challenges are youth development, protection and local community development. The older members of these communities feel more comfortable at home watching TV rather...
20 film ideas for your next outdoor movie night!
Its a warm, balmy night, with the sunset just on the horizon. You’ve set up your bean bags out on the grass. A cooler the size of a car is filled with assorted beers and wines and your projector light is streaming on your new inflatable movie screen. However, the...
Applying for A Funding Grant for Your Event
Around Australia, there is a wealth of money streams and opportunities for your community group to gain and receive a funding grant for your event. However, in many instances, the most challenging component is knowing how to access these potential funds. This...
How to run a school movie night fundraiser
A movie night fundraiser is a great way to get your school community together and to raise funds. Here is how to run a successful movie night event at your primary or secondary school: Set your fundraising goals Select the type of event (indoor / outdoor, kids only /...
Ultra-high gain ALR projection screen with a difference
Is projection for dark rooms only? Most of us think projection screens can only be used in the dark spaces. Therefore our home needs a dedicated dark room for a home theatre, while businesses using projectors are bound to hold their meetings in the dark. We know...