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Corporate Communications

The corporate video market is an industry unto itself. Hundreds of small production companies around New Zealand vie for the job to produce internal videos for medium to large organisations who have grown beyond their ability to have a face-to-face conversation with their employees. Rather than just work through their advertising agency, the corporation will [...]

The Transmedia Director

The director is the most important person on a film shoot. Their attitude and skill with the technical and artistic components of the production will make or break it. To work for a good director is a very satisfying feeling. Yet their role, at least in the TV commercial sector, is becoming a great deal [...]

Sound Mixing the Rugby World Cup

Was the 2011 Rugby World Cup a big bubble of work that will not be repeated? In this interview with two of Sky TV’s audio engineers, we learn about the career pathway to working at Sky, and what the differences are between working in film vs. the onsite broadcasts.

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How to Make a Film Company

With an emphasis on right timing, quality of work and keeping it simple, the popular director-producer partnership, Mike Oldershaw and Johnny Blick, tell us how they built their own TVC company.

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The Rise of the Micro-Budget Movie

Adam Luxton (Berlin) and Jeremy Dumble (Auckland) are co-film directors who have experienced some success with their short films and now are taking a large punt, more reputation than finance, making their first feature film on a micro budget.

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Documentary Film-making in Samoa, an Interview with Cameraman Jason Wetzel

Jason Wetzel would do his German ancestors proud. His motto is “do your R & D” – that is, your Research and Development. He’s the sort of guy you can trust to deliver the shots you need anywhere in the world because he leaves nothing to chance. From wet-weather cover for the equipment, to hunting out the nearest food spots, Jason has it covered.

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The Future of Cinematography

Matt goes for perfection in his filmmaking. The Director of Photography has already picked up some awards for his work. Learn where he predicts filmmaking to be in the near future.

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