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Point of View
Cricket World Cup 2015: A Techos' View

Point of View
Cricket World Cup 2015: A Techos' View
James Newman discusses the impact of international productions on NZ's local crew standards.
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.
James Newman discusses the impact of international productions on NZ's local crew standards.


Drone Talk

Drone Talk
Jess Charlton shares key lessons from her experience with drones in film production.
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.
Jess Charlton shares key lessons from her experience with drones in film production.


In Focus
Droning On

In Focus
Droning On
Exploring the rapid growth of drones in screen production and the need for safe operations.
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.
Exploring the rapid growth of drones in screen production and the need for safe operations.


Back in the Day
80s' Health and Safety: Dodgy Rigs, Near Misses and Saving Robert De Niro

Back in the Day
80s' Health and Safety: Dodgy Rigs, Near Misses and Saving Robert De Niro
Reflecting on the daring and near misses before safety officers became the norm in film production.
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.
Reflecting on the daring and near misses before safety officers became the norm in film production.


Wide Angle
Auckland Screen Industry Growing

Wide Angle
Auckland Screen Industry Growing
Auckland's screen production momentum fuels international and domestic growth with new infrastructure in sight.
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.
Auckland's screen production momentum fuels international and domestic growth with new infrastructure in sight.


President's Rave
Sustainability in Film Production

President's Rave
Sustainability in Film Production
Debating work hours, contracts, and collaboration for a more sustainable NZ film industry.
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.
Debating work hours, contracts, and collaboration for a more sustainable NZ film industry.


Extreme Close Up
Tim Wells

Extreme Close Up
Tim Wells
From makeup to physical effects: a technician’s journey in New Zealand’s screen industry.
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.
From makeup to physical effects: a technician’s journey in New Zealand’s screen industry.


The Fine Print
Employment Law Potpourri

The Fine Print
Employment Law Potpourri
Exploring the differences between employment contracts and contracts for services, and the implications for the film industry.
employment law, contractors, contracts for services, employment contracts, film industry, Bryson v. Three Foot Six, termination, legal advice, written terms, redundancy, misconduct, good faith.
Exploring the differences between employment contracts and contracts for services, and the implications for the film industry.


Behind the Scenes
Understanding Contracts and Fair Industry Standards

Behind the Scenes
Understanding Contracts and Fair Industry Standards
Karla Rodgers emphasizes the importance of reviewing contracts and adhering to the Blue Book standards.
Techos, contracts, Blue Book, NZFC, NZ On Air, safety, working hours, turnaround, overtime, public holidays, crew, industry standards, fair pay, production companies, contingency, goodwill, filming conditions.
Karla Rodgers emphasizes the importance of reviewing contracts and adhering to the Blue Book standards.


Editorial
NZTECHO: Your Industry Magazine

Editorial
NZTECHO: Your Industry Magazine
Carolyn Brooke encourages contributions and highlights features in the latest issue of NZTECHO.
NZTECHO, magazine, contributions, technicians, industry, Karla Rodgers, profiles, Film Auckland, Axel Knauer, Nigel Burton, Jen Metcalfe, James Newman, Jan Sisley, Auckland, studios, Hobsonville, drones, filming, digital data, gender, Cricket World Cup, editorial, industry topics.
Carolyn Brooke encourages contributions and highlights features in the latest issue of NZTECHO.


Newbie Profile
Lisa Marshall

Newbie Profile
Lisa Marshall
A filmmaker’s perspective on the challenges and rewards of starting out in the industry.
filmmaking, TV industry, camera, lighting, audio, South Seas School of Film, work experience, Greenpeace, Terry Teo, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon II, Fair Go, Luna’s World, videography, filmmaking journey, production runner, trainee roles, digital technology, camera department, crew support, industry challenges, set communication, NZ film industry, creativity, funding, Kiwi filmmakers, industry sustainability.
A filmmaker’s perspective on the challenges and rewards of starting out in the industry.


In Focus
Running for Cover (and Other Musings)

In Focus
Running for Cover (and Other Musings)
Roi Macgregor unpacks the myths of insurance in film production and offers practical insights for crew and suppliers.
film insurance, NZAPG, TVC production, insurance myths, safety, public liability, special cover, equipment insurance, vehicle insurance, liability cover, production insurance, crew safety, risk management, insurance claims, pre-production, contract terms, cost-benefit analysis, production budgets, insurance exclusions, client responsibility, industry collaboration, film safety.
Roi Macgregor unpacks the myths of insurance in film production and offers practical insights for crew and suppliers.


In Memorium
Remembering John Day

In Memorium
Remembering John Day
John Day’s contributions to NZ film, commercials, and music videos leave a lasting legacy.
John Day, cameraman, Matte-Box Films, NZBC, focus puller, Goodbye Pork Pie, The Scarecrow, Desperate Remedies, Lord of the Rings, Peking Man, Trish Downie, Flying Fish, documentaries, The Power of Music, Lee Tamahori, commercials, music videos, feature films, The Returning, NZ film history, TV programs, creative legacy, New Zealand film industry.
John Day’s contributions to NZ film, commercials, and music videos leave a lasting legacy.


Techos Tidbits
Contracts, Deals and Safety

Techos Tidbits
Contracts, Deals and Safety
Karla Rodgers shares essential advice on deal memos, contracts, and safety for film crew members.
Karla Rodgers, Techos’ Guild, contract, deal memo, safety, production, rate of pay, work hours, turnaround, public holidays, crew rep, crew negotiations, construction, art department, safety officer, risk management, safety plan, pre-production, production office, fine print, invoicing, wages deposit, crew responsibility, safety precautions.
Karla Rodgers shares essential advice on deal memos, contracts, and safety for film crew members.


In Memorium
Remembering David Comer

In Memorium
Remembering David Comer
Celebrating the life and legacy of New Zealand's first international location scout.
David Comer, location scout, Film Otago Southland Trust, NZ film industry, international recognition, producers, directors, land owners, image sharing, Ata Whenua, Fiordland, Kevin Jennings, legacy, influence, support, generosity, film community, global film, Paradise, industry impact, respect, film location, tribute, Christmas day.
Celebrating the life and legacy of New Zealand's first international location scout.


Newbie Profile
Andrew Galt

Newbie Profile
Andrew Galt
Insights from a recent graduate on challenges, growth, and the future of New Zealand’s film industry.
NZ Film and Television School, graduate, film career, challenges, TV industry, mental challenge, physical challenge, emotional challenge, real-world set, industry mindset, projects, casual job, gripping, creative input, newbie, filmmaking, economics, NZ industry, sustainability, quality, crew relationships, industry growth, New Zealand film.
Insights from a recent graduate on challenges, growth, and the future of New Zealand’s film industry.