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Supporting NZ Cinematography

Fostering the craft of Cinematography in New Zealand for the benefit of all members and the wider New Zealand Screen Production Industry. Providing forums for discussions on all aspects of cinematography.

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Research & Testing

NZCS examines new products, new methods for lighting and cinematography. DPs share their experiences and thoughts.

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Events & Demonstrations

NZCS events showcase the best new products.

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CinematographyDiscussion Forums

Discuss the art and craft of cinematography with New Zealand’s working DPs

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Recent Posts
NZ Film Commission Funding Decisions
April 27th, 2012
Here is a regular update on NZFC Funding decisions as they come to hand. For more information check out the NZFC website. April 2012 FUNDING DECISIONS BOARD FUNDING – PRODUCTION FINANCING The Dark Horse Four Knights Film Ltd Producer: Tom Hern Writer/Director: James Napier Robertson Jerusalem/Hiruharama (documentary) River Pictures Ltd Producer: Miriam Smith Director: Christ[...]
LUBEZKI WINS ACS ACCLAIM FOR TREE OF LIFE
April 26th, 2012
Sydney, Australia. Thursday 26th April 2012. The Australian Cinematographers Society National President, Ron Johanson ACS announced in Sydney today that renowned cinematographer, Emmanuel Lubezki ASC AMC is the recipient of the 2012 ACS International Award for Cinematography for his work on the Terrence Malick film, "The Tree of Life". This is the second time Lubezki has been the recipient of t[...]
Virtual Lighting Studio
April 19th, 2012
NZCS Chairperson Simon Riera has offered up this interesting link to a page in development offering a "Virtual Lighting Studio". It is certainly worth a visit if even for discussion starter on how this technology can be applied to our own work in the future. [...]
DollyShop & NZCS Operators Evening
April 6th, 2012
NZCS Operator’s Evening held at the Dolly Shop – March 7th 2012 NZCS members and a wide cross section of other industry people gathered recently at The Dolly Shop grip facility to have an interactive session with as many camera movement devices as possible. While the primary focus was on camera operators, and the tools available to them to visually interpret stories in a dynamic and[...]
"DON'T THINK" - Marc Swadel
February 8th, 2012
NZCS Committee member Marc Swadel reports back from his latest shoot - "Don't Think" a concert feature for The Chemical Brothers in Japan from UK production company RSA (Ridley Scott & Associates) Films/Black Dog.[...]
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