Hub Director, Chris Boden said recently, “AI now simultaneously lowers the floor and raises the ceiling”. What does he mean?
AI now reduces the barrier to entry for many fields. People with less experience or expertise can now accomplish more, thanks to AI tools. Experts can push beyond what’s currently achievable. They can tackle more ambitious projects and pursue more complex goals.
How can you get started with AI?
If you have an interest in learning how to build your own AI tools, scripts, agents as well as AI for creatives/filmmakers etc - the Hub has organised a few talented folks in our network to be available over the next few months to help you get your computer set up to run the code you write, get started with Cursor, Python and other AI tools.
Book a (free) 1:1 time with one of the following AI Experts/Creatives via their calendar link.
Meet our AI Experts:
February to June 2025
One of our former star cadets, Oscar Lloyd, is now a 3rd year Mechatronics Engineering student at University of Queensland and will be spending 2 days/week at the Hub running beginner classes and helping builders with their AI projects.
Availability on pause (June-August 2025).
BOOKINGS ON PAUSE
February and March 2025
Our friend Jeff Bowen, a former Facebook engineer is across from the US over the next couple of months on his annual pilgrimage to the Coast and you can book office hours with him.
Ongoing
Lincoln Knight is in residence as the Hub on Tuesdays helping us with our media production, recording and editing our various Hub videos and sessions. He’s also available for 30min sessions to get you onboarded to the podcast setup in the Sound Pod so that you can DIY with the Rodecaster equipment.
February and March 2025
A summer regular from the US, Jason Toevs, an expert AI builder is across from Kansas City for a few weeks and is available to talk through your AI ideas and provide advice.
February - July 2025
Hing and Esther (from Aesop Media) are two creative powerhouses in our screen industry community. They’ve been learning and experimenting with AI tools and how they can be used to improve / streamline their creative workflows for video and filmmaking, using the Hub’s facilities. Now they’re ready to share what they’ve learned with other creatives!
BOOK A SESSION WITH HING & ESTHER
February-April
WildBear Entertainment, one of Australia’s most successful TV production companies, are in residence at the Hub.
This is a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders Bettina Dalton and Jacqueline Lippett. Whether you’re looking to pitch ideas, discuss projects, or gain insights from their wealth of experience, this residency is the chance to collaborate and engage with real industry leaders, right here on the Sunshine Coast.
Contact Bettina and Jac at WildBear Entertainment: https://www.wildbear.tv/
The Hub’s AI Residency Program is part of our multi-year Tokenizer Program - an exciting partnership between Noosa Council / Peregian Digital Hub and Advance Queensland (Regional Enablers Program grant funding)
Address: Peregian Digital Hub - 253-255 David Low Way, Peregian Beach Qld 4573 Australia
Peregian Digital Hub is a Noosa Council initiative