Alun Bollinger, filmmaking, communication, collaboration, resourcefulness, Kiwi films, Goodbye Pork Pie, Matariki, director’s vision, teamwork, problem-solving, budget, production, pre-production, film crew, respect, DoP, crew roles, industry challenges, filmmaking process, New Zealand films.

sound engineer, screen production, music career, roadie, documentary, TV, broadcast TV, field recordings, Polynesian music, small crew, sound quality, noise management, industry rates, technology, mentoring, New Zealand industry, adaptability, investment, production, equipment, industry trends, sustainable industry.

Techos’ Guild, executive officer, Karla Rodgers, membership growth, NZTECHO, workshops, creative technicians, Oscars, immigration issues, work visas, Hobbit, New Zealand Film Commission, Dave Madigan, television series, Auckland, Wellington, film industry, commercial scene, Southern Institute of Technology, media studies, student loans, retirement, industry fluctuations, Guild awareness, member benefits.

liability, film set, legal responsibility, criminal law, civil law, impersonating a pilot, airport security, breach of privacy, location permits, production company, personal liability, criminal offence, common sense, legal advice, production crew, sound recordist, director, producer, filming hazards, illegal activities, service contracts, filming stunts.

Techos’ Guild, voluntary efforts, fair pay, Behind the DoP workshops, Alun Bollinger, Goodbye Pork Pie, Simon Raby, Wireless Users New Zealand, analogue to digital TV changeover, Lou Taylor, 3D technology, Jocelyn Handy, industry highs and lows, addiction, NZTECHO, Nick Treacy, Justin Westgate, summer 2012 issue, production companies, industry support, volunteer contributions.

New Zealand Film and Video Technicians’ Guild, executive officer, immigration legislation, membership growth, workshops, member benefits, work retention, foreign technicians, Safety Code of Practice, The Blue Book, member support, production companies, AGM, National president, committee members, Alun Bollinger, Sioux Macdonald, Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, industry support, technician involvement.

Auckland, screen production, digital content, gaming, strategy, ASDCS, economic growth, ATEED, Film Auckland, Creative Digital Content, NZ Game Developers, technology, gaming sector, animation, cross-sector collaboration, infrastructure, talent supply, regulatory environment, innovation, sales and marketing, action plan.

health, wellbeing, film industry, injury prevention, workplace stress, heavy lifting, repetitive tasks, sitting, standing, posture, ergonomics, physio, diet, fitness, sleep, stress management, work-life balance, mental health, lifestyle, work organisation, financial pressures.

Wellington, The Hobbit, Stone Street Studios, Taika Waititi, film production, TVCs, music videos, Wellington crew, Avatar 2, underwater shooting, Miramar, feature films, Existence, How to Meet Girls From a Distance, Louis Sutherland, Mark Albiston, Rob Sarkies, Two Little Boys, crew Wellington, New Zealand International Film Festival, film industry, production facilities, accommodation, vehicle rentals, catering, local features, Auckland producers.

Queenstown, film workers, Vodafone TVC, James Rolleston, Woo Sung Jung, Korean TVC, Japanese tyre job, Robbers Dog, Walking with Dinosaurs 3D, Top of the Lake, New Zealand Film Commission, Southern Institute of Technology, gripping, Southern Hemisphere, TVC shoots, documentary drama, Erebus crash, Great Wall of China project, rumors, snow shoots, winter film work, personal milestones, Stacy, baby.

independent producers, Tui Ruwhiu, New Zealand Film Commission, feature films, production funding, private investment, crowd-funding, distribution, revenue streams, film piracy, digital distribution, financing, producers' fees, government funding, film investors, international sales, DVD, Blu-ray, video on demand, in-flight entertainment, production costs, equity recoupment, profit shares, film industry, Wero: Ultimate Challenge.

Auckland, commercial film, crew, Pacific Renaissance, Spartacus, Power Rangers, pre-production, Harry, Blue Rose, The Hobbit, feature films, The Blue Book, film industry, production, crew bookings, personnel, resources, strong dollar, film projects, Guild vice president, Sioux Macdonald, industry health, film shoots, film market.

cinematography, camera assistant, DoP, Graeme Cowley, Peter Jackson, Wellington, Utu, Goodbye Pork Pie, Steadicam, underwater filming, aerial filming, freelance, focus puller, television series, location scouting, sun path, industry trends, second generation filmmakers, camera assist, Kiwi ingenuity, film industry, screen production, New Zealand film industry, passion for work, apprenticeship, crew roles, film-to-video transition.

digital cameras, film cameras, Avid, non-linear editing, 35mm film, Alexa camera, 4K, 48 frames per second, film vs digital, Canon 5D, DSLR cameras, Sony F65, digital cinema, filmmaking technology, low-budget films, digital projection, feature films, filmmaking economics, cinematography, Paul Swadel, Blue Harvest Shorts, film festivals, production costs, digital cinema package.

Peter Janes, NZBC, The Killing of Kane, 1970, Chris Thompson, Waynne Williams, Leo Shelton, Derek Williams, Janice Finn, Geoffrey Murphy, Alun Bollinger, Acme Sausage Company crane, Arri BL 16, film stock, black and white, Miller tripods, vintage TV, New Zealand drama, early television, camera operator, TV history, production memories, film photos, NZTECHO.

First Crossings, cameraman, New Zealand, Canon 5D, camera gear, adventure filming, mountain climbing, abseiling, waterproof bag, Ewamarine, outdoor filming, river shooting, snow conditions, filming equipment, LED torches, sound, radio mics, Fiordland, Darren mountains, Mt Cook, crevasses, ice climbing, safety, filming challenges, filming locations.