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From Warships to Dinosaurs: VFX Prep with Shelly Johnson ASC

  • 23 Aug 2025
  • 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Metro Film, Unit 1/43A Linwood Avenue, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025

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From the tense confines of a WWII destroyer’s bridge to the thunderous world of dinosaurs, Shelly Johnson ASC has navigated some of cinema’s most complex VFX challenges.

Join him in Auckland on Saturday 23 August for a behind-the-scenes look at how meticulous preparation, inventive lighting, and seamless collaboration bring large-scale visual effects to life. Shelly will share stories and insights from Greyhound, Jurassic Park III, Captain America: The First Avenger, and more.

We thank Shelly for making the trip from Wellington, where he is currently doing Mo-Cap and V-Cam work in preparation for sequences from Greyhound 2 at WETA, to spend the day sharing his knowledge with the NZCS community.

This relaxed, show-and-tell style session will cover how thorough prep shapes both the creative and technical approach to a VFX shoot.

WHEN: Saturday 23 August. Doors open 2 PM for drinks and pizza. Presentation starts 3 PM sharp.
WHERE: Metro FilmUnit 1/43A Linwood Avenue, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025 

Free for NZCS members | $40 for non-members
Attendance limited to 50 places — reserve your seat now.

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