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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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Kodak 65mm Evening

Monday the 2nd of May saw members of NZCS gather at Filmlab for an evening hosted by Kodak. It was a very impressive evening not only for in regard to remarkable footage and technology involved but into what it takes to be on the road with such a camera.

An Eye for Detail

Expat Kiwi cinematographer Stuart Dryburgh’s CV includes some of NZ’s finest films and international hits. He tells Grant Smithies about the art of making his latest big-budget projects look just right.

A hands on with the Red Epic

Member Dale McCready checks out the Aaton Penelope 35mm/digital camera in London and heads out to the famous Pinewood Studios in North West London to talk to Alan Piper at Red Europe and get his eager mitts on the new Red Epic 5K camera.

Andrew Commis wins 2010 Milli Award

The phone call came completely out of the blue. The director was Rachel Ward, the project was “Beautiful Kate” and the award that Andrew Commis ACS picked up as a result was the prestigious Milli 2010 Australian Cinematographer of the Year.