All for Kids facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All For Kids |
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| Genre | Children's television |
| Created by | Media Farm |
| Directed by | Phillip Tanner, Rami Fischler |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 80 |
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| Producer(s) | Phillip Tanner |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Southern Star Group Talefinn Entertainment Media Farm |
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| Original network | Seven Network Nickelodeon Australia |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) |
| Original release | 10 November 2008 – 18 November 2011 |
All for Kids is a fun Australian TV show made for young children. It's a half-hour series where kids are truly in charge! The show was created by Media Farm. It first appeared on the Seven Network on 10 November 2008. The first season had 40 episodes.
The idea behind All for Kids is simple: it's a show made for kids, by kids. It was one of the first big Australian TV shows to have presenters aged between six and eight years old. These young hosts, like Karl and Keira, teach viewers how to do cool activities.
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What's the Show About?
The show takes you on a journey into the lives of its young presenters. They show you how to cook, garden, do science, and make crafts. They do it all in their own special way! The show also encourages kids to try these activities with their parents.
Some of the main presenters include:
- Karl and Keira (hosts)
- Lindsay (chef)
- Madi (gardener)
- Christian (craft expert)
- Jameson (scientist)
The show also features special guests. These include Sophie Hensler, Bronte Hodson, Liam Kingston, and Bill Willamson.
Music and Learning
A talented songwriter and musician named Mark Travers is also part of the show. He helps kids learn about the alphabet. He does this through fun music, songs, and animated videos.
Behind the Scenes
The show is filmed using special cameras called Panasonic P2 HD cameras. These cameras help make the pictures look really clear, bright, and colorful.
For the first season, the cameras were often held by hand. This made the show feel very natural, like it was happening right in your home. It wasn't too planned or staged. In the second season, a steadicam was used. This camera system helps keep the picture smooth, even when the camera moves.
The most important thing was the kids' natural performances. Perfect camera angles weren't as important as showing the kids being themselves. This hand-held style makes viewers feel like they could be doing these activities too.
Who Makes the Show?
Many people work together to create All for Kids. Here are some of the key crew members:
- Producers: Jason Critelli, Phillip Tanner
- Directors: Phillip Tanner, Rami Fischler
- Cinematographers: John Brock, Nate Martin (they operate the cameras)
- Writers: Phillip Tanner, George Dodd, Lyndon Barnett, Fiona Campbell, Leone Carey
- Editors: Christopher Mill, Hayley Lake, Michael O'Rourke, Baylon Davies (they put all the video clips together)
Spinoffs and Connections
All for Kids grew out of some other popular kids' shows. These shows were also produced by Phillip Tanner and Jason Critelli. They include Cooking for Kids with Luis and Gardening for Kids with Madi. These earlier shows were broadcast on Nickelodeon Australia.
Parts of All for Kids were also turned into shorter segments called "interstitials." These short clips were shown on Nick Jr. They included:
- Gardening for Kids with Madi (which featured the original series)
- Make This for Kids with Christian
- Science for Kids with Jameson
- Cooking for Kids with Lindsay
