Graeme Tuckett, editor, NZTECHO, magazine, Karla, Carolyn, remote work, Justin, designer, layout, Wookie, Leon Narbey, Back in the Day, filmmaking, collaboration, first issue, editing challenges, gratitude, Wellington, industry.

Marc Mateo, cinematographer, lighting department, gaffer, music videos, television commercials, NZ film industry, mentorship, cinematography, storytelling, film technician, passion, creativity, inspiration, generosity, kindness, dedication, film family, multi-dimensional talent, endearing qualities, career journey, film crew, lost too soon.

Andrew Lesnie, cinematography, AFTRS, Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy, The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely Bones, The Hobbit trilogy, Oscar, BAFTA, Peter Jackson, NZ film industry, filmmaking, mentorship, international stage, film technician, creative collaboration, legacy, filmmaking community, tragic loss, honorary New Zealander, cinematography career.

South Island, feature films, TVCs, Pete’s Dragon, Disney, Tapanui, tourism TV, student films, short films, economic boost, internships, Southern Institute of Technology, The Inland Road, modest budget, first-time filmmakers, Jackie Van Beek, Aaron Watson, Queenstown, Melbourne crew, film community, collaboration, industry growth.

Auckland, film industry, crew shortage, freelance, production, Power Rangers, Ash vs Evil Dead, 6 Days, Filthy Rich, Brokenwood Mysteries, Step Dave, South Pacific Pictures, crew training, lighting, camera, grips, assistant directors, location scouts, production coordinators, work-life balance, undercutting, studio work, crew development.

Wellington, film industry, crew availability, feature films, TV work, commercials, Avalon, Under 20 Soccer World Cup, Crew Wellington, international inquiries, industry growth, project potential, crew demand, Auckland, Australia, global interest, production news, crew shortages, film production, boom or bust, industry updates, local TV crews.

post-production, safety, editorial rooms, repetitive strain injury, data management, footage export, technical knowledge, creative work, film editing, codecs, frame rates, aspect ratios, sound departments, music departments, visual effects, color grading, post coordinator, safety regime, dark work environments, safety protocols, technical expertise.

digital cinema, data wrangler, digital image technician, content media insurance, liability, film production, digital data loss, public liability, camera department, file formats, digital footage, best practices, DIT, data management, equipment failure, hard drive failure, image problems, insurance policies, data backup, video assist, film set security.

gender equity, New Zealand Film Commission, women filmmakers, professional development, scholarships, Jane Campion, CineFem Scholarship, cinematography, feature films, NZFC funding, film industry, gender statistics, film production, women in film, female directors, female writers, talent development, industry initiatives, gender representation, guilds, film mentoring.

Cricket World Cup, STAR TV, local crew, NZ film industry, major events, outside broadcasting, visa legislation, production crew, crew pay, international productions, Labour Party, Techos' Guild, ICC, Broadcast Solutions, per diems, local market, crew standards, international events, major event legislation, public relations, industry standards, Black Caps.

drone, cinematography, Jess Charlton, Sky-hook.tv, aerial cinematography, drone operator, Red Dragon, 4k, camera gimbals, Black Magic Micro, Alexa Mini, drone safety, LiPo batteries, focus pulling, video downlink, HD, SD, filming risks, production, crew safety, drone technology, filming expectations.

drones, UAV, RPAS, aerial photography, multirotor drones, DJI, safety, aviation, LiPo batteries, insurance, screen industry, technology, innovation, UAVNZ, filming, camera gimbals, 4k video, live streaming, Airshare, safety standards, privacy.

film production, safety, health and safety, near misses, cranes, improvisation, camera gear, helicopter, stunt coordinator, Robert De Niro, crew safety, film equipment, hazardous filming, 1980s, safety officers, film industry, movie stunts, risk management, electrical safety, sets, crew collaboration.

Auckland, screen production, international productions, local productions, film tax incentives, Screen Auckland, Shannara, Power Rangers, fantasy locations, TV commercials, film studios, infrastructure, ATEED, film permits, Film Auckland, industry growth, production attraction, film facilities, studio development, global competitiveness, New Zealand film.

NZ film industry, sustainability, work hours, TV series, American TV, crew conditions, film production, overtime, collaboration, contracts, technicians, unionized crew, budgets, film funding, production scheduling, industry standards, co-operation, contract analysis, crew representatives, Andrew Lesnie, industry mentorship.

screen production, effects makeup, prop building, physical effects, model building, prosthetics, TVCs, fantasy series, short films, industry changes, technicians, film production, apprenticeships, mentoring, NZ film, career growth, special effects, work rates, sustainability, passion, creative industry.