Polystyrene reflectors, environmental impact, Lastolite, Litedisc, styrofoam, camera and lighting, carbon footprint, sustainable film practices, Lastolite reflector, depron foam board, Gatorboard, foam core, reflective materials, art department, coreboard, film industry sustainability, studio equipment, environmental concerns, responsible material use, alternatives to poly, reflection quality.

Auckland Branch Committee, Tamara Penniket, book giveaway, The Business of Documentary Film-Making, Nick Treacy, documentary filmmaking, show business, Sammy Davis Jr., filmmaking advice, film industry insights, show and business balance, Hamilton winner, book draw, filmmaking resources, documentary soundie, film production tips, filmmaking essentials, creative industry, Guild events, Auckland film community.

Matt Meikle, cinematographer, Hawaikii, award-winning film, Australian Cinematography Society, ACS Awards, New Zealand Film Industry, international experience, short films, music videos, commercial cinematography, film lighting, shooting challenges, storytelling, film techniques, cinematography workshops, HD, film vs digital, NZ cinematography society, documentary filmmaking, film school, shooting on location, director-cinematographer collaboration.

Pieter Huisman, wildlife documentary, painted wild dogs, Animal Planet, wildlife film production, relocation project, Africa, crocodile attack, filming challenges, HD cinematography, wildlife conservation, animal relocation, documentary storytelling, wilderness survival, filmmaking in remote locations, tragic loss, wildlife tracking, Techos Guild, Dutch documentarian, filming on location, endangered species.

freelance cinematographer, NZBC, Ken White, filmmaking journey, Waimarama, Hawkes Bay, film industry, communal living, Geoff Murphy, Martyn Sanderson, Bruno Lawrence, early career struggles, unpredictability of work, career milestones, freelance work, filmmaking challenges, career longevity, film projects, economic struggle, industry evolution, AlBol, self-employment, documentary.

screen production, industry update, Screen Production Investment Fund, SPIF, NZ Film Commission, contracts, Techos’ Guild, collective bargaining, contractors, crew, employment structures, ACC, election, political parties, arts policy, production opportunities, rest and recreation, contracts negotiation, crew management, industry changes, producers, Blue Book, workforce structure, subcontractors, collective agreements.

Guild, membership fee, increase, National Executive, Safety Code of Practice, SCOP upgrade, legal advice, screen industry, IRD, immigration work permit, producer negotiations, office workload, Panavision building, NZTECHO magazine, Executive Officer, Treasurer’s Report, 2008, general administrative assistant, membership growth, subscription rate, automatic payments, film schools, recent graduates, Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown.

Film Auckland, Capability Development Programme, screen production, funding, professional development, infrastructure, technical support, business knowledge, Stephen Buckland, radio microphones, Kathleen Thomas, Script Editing Workshop, Binger FilmLab, Scene Safe, screen-related first aid, Technicians Guild, contracts workshop, NZ Trade and Enterprise, regional initiative, project funding, application form, upskilling, Auckland screen industry.

Australian crew, IRD, tax exemption, IR-197, film contractor, screen production, NZ residence, non-resident contractors, certificate of exemption, tax rules, IRD Screen Production Desk, Deborah McCarthy, Mark of the Lion, crew payments, legal advice, outstanding invoices, Fat and Thin Productions, liquidation, Safari Productions, AGMs, Techos’ office, Megan Ritchie, film contracts, crew arrears, Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown.

Network TV, future of TV, BBC model, TVNZ, nationalisation, scripted content, advertising revenue, NZ On Air, global TV market, content atomisation, media ownership, repeats, TV industry, Fox/Sky, media consolidation, diversity of media, Gordon White, TV advertising, Auckland, media discussion, small screens, media economics, independent journalism.

NZTECHO, Guild members, finalists, Screen Directors Guild, Film and Television Awards, sound design, camera work, production design, costume design, make-up design, cinematography, directing, Outrageous Fortune, Black Sheep, Second-Hand Wedding, The Tattooist, Ride With The Devil, Rain of the Children, Britta Johnstone, Phill England, Martin Smith, David Paul, Tim Prebble, Dave Garbett, achievements, film industry.

mediation, contractors, Department of Labour, dispute resolution, employment relationship, principal, contractor disputes, Disputes Tribunal, legal representation, NZ On Air, termination of contracts, contract disputes, dispute settlement, negotiation, employment issues, flexible outcomes, cost-effective, enforcement, dispute preparation, workplace conflict, mediation services, employment relations, contractors' rights, dispute process, contractors’ resources.

Olympic sailing, P2 format, HD cameras, ENG crews, Olympic coverage, Panasonic, stabilization technology, live broadcast, helicopter shots, Final Cut Pro, technical difficulties, race courses, 5.1 surround sound, digital media, memory cards, IOC footage, broadcast logistics, media infrastructure, Beijing IBC, FTP transfer, event planning, camera equipment, sailing competition, digital hole, technology issues, broadcast production.

methamphetamine, addiction, P, New Zealand film industry, drug abuse, film crew, recovery, rehab, Techos’ Guild, withdrawal, drug intervention, addiction therapy, camera assistant, addiction cycle, psychological effects, euphoria, stimulant, addiction treatment, drug rehabilitation, CADS, Odyssey House, addiction support, withdrawal symptoms, brain damage, film industry culture, drug connoisseurs, amphetamine psychosis.

election, broadcasting, NZ Film Commission, NZ On Air, TVNZ, privatization, John Key, public service TV, commercial-free, TV2, public broadcasting, Maori TV, TV-One, National Party, government, TVNZ charter, public funding, Gordon Campbell, sports broadcasting, Jim Anderton, unemployment, economy, society, bank CEO, free-to-air, arts policy, screen production, arts rights.

script supervising, film continuity, Guy Strachan, film industry, directing, filmmaker development, career transition, film production roles, learning on set, film set dynamics, career pathways in film, continuity challenges, production complexities, industry insight, relationship with director, film crew collaboration, professional growth in film, continuity skills, film education, directing opportunities.