Filmmaker Producer Educator

Daniel
Kelaart

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Filmmaker
Producer
Educator

Daniel Kelaart is an Australian filmmaker and ARIA-winning producer based in Melbourne. Best known for producing The Paper Kites' global hit Bloom — certified platinum across seven countries — Daniel built his foundation in music before turning that lens onto film and digital media.

Founder of Clique Group Creative, he directs music videos and visual campaigns for artists and labels. He shares what he knows through YouTube, consulting sessions and online courses.

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7
Platinum Countries
ARIA
Awarded
2005
Career Began

The story

Daniel began his career as a singer, songwriter and record producer, founding Clique Recording Studios in 2005. His work gained international recognition when he produced The Paper Kites' Bloom — platinum in seven countries, millions of streams, and an ARIA Award.

He performed on major international stages — backing vocals for Isaiah Firebrace at Eurovision in Kyiv, Conrad Sewell at the Logie Awards, and an appearance on The X Factor Australia. That experience of being an artist inside a production defines how he directs.

Today he directs music videos and campaigns through Clique Group Creative, and shares everything he's learned through YouTube and consulting.

ARIA Award — Bloom, The Paper Kites

Worked with

Bliss N Eso Mushroom Music Planetshakers Michael Paynter Simple Plan Nanlite Accsoon Unplugged Entertainment Top Dog Entertainment Dan Sultan Unlimited Band Taylor Henderson Auramusic Bliss N Eso Mushroom Music Planetshakers Michael Paynter Simple Plan Nanlite Accsoon Unplugged Entertainment Top Dog Entertainment Dan Sultan Unlimited Band Taylor Henderson Auramusic
On set

"From stage to studio to set — a career built on understanding exactly what it means to be an artist inside a production."

Cameras,
Gear & Craft

Real talk from someone on set every day. Honest breakdowns of camera setups, lighting approaches and gear decisions — no fluff, no gatekeeping.

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Digital Downloads

Tools for
Creators.

Colour grades, presets and sound design tools built from real music video productions. Instant delivery.

LUT Pack

Essentials

LUT
Pack

Vol. 01

After
Before

Essentials

Lightroom
Presets

Vol. 01

SFX Bundle

Essentials

SFX
Bundle

Vol. 01

Pro Tools Mix Template

Essentials

Pro Tools
Mix

Vol. 01

Instant Download

Access your files instantly.

Creator Tested

Used in real projects.

Commercial Use

Use in client work.

Lifetime Access

Yours forever.

One-on-One

Work with Daniel

Focused sessions — Zoom or in person in Melbourne — to dial in your camera, lighting and audio setup. Straight advice from someone who uses this gear every day on professional sets.

01

Camera & Lens

Settings, lenses, colour profiles and rigs — get your camera dialled in for the work you actually do. No wasted gear, no guesswork.

Zoom or in person (Melbourne) 60 or 90 minute sessions Personalised to your camera & kit

02

Lighting Setup

From a single key light to a full studio rig. Daniel walks through placement, modifiers and how to build a look for any space and budget.

Zoom or in person (Melbourne) 60 or 90 minute sessions Any lighting kit or budget

03

Audio Workflow

Mic selection, placement, recorders and the signal chain that actually works on set. Stop losing takes to bad audio.

Zoom or in person (Melbourne) 60 or 90 minute sessions Tailored to your recording environment
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Online Courses
Coming Soon

In-depth courses on the full filmmaking workflow — from pre-production to final delivery. Register your interest to be first to know when they launch.

01

Music Video Production

Pre-production through to delivery — how to shoot a music video that stands out

02

Camera Mastery

Settings, movement, lenses and building a consistent visual language

03

Lighting for Filmmakers

One-light setups to full production rigs — building looks from scratch

04

Running a Production Company

Clients, pricing, pitching and building a sustainable creative business