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• Dale Elena McCready NZCS BSC on 'Day of the Jackal'

  • When
    25 Feb 2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Department of Post, 19 Newton Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1010

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  Discover the Cinematic Craft of Dale McCready NZCS BSC

  Join us for an exclusive opportunity to learn from Dale McCready NZCS BSC, our only BSC-accredited member. In this special session, Dale will take us behind the scenes of her work on Day of the Jackal, sharing her expert process for creating stunning visuals.

  In a relaxed, show-and-tell style, Dale will dive into her approach to lighting, framing, and storytelling. She’ll walk you through key pre-production choices, on-set techniques, and how she brings the story to life visually. This is your chance to ask questions, discuss her methods, and gain insights from one of the industry’s top cinematographers.

  This event offers a rare, intimate opportunity to explore cinematography in depth with one of the best in the business.

  WHEN: Tuesday, 25th February 2025, 6 PM
  WHERE: Department of Post, Auckland

  Free for NZCS members. Non-members $35.
  We’ve also allocated 10 reduced-rate tickets for WIFT members.

  Refreshments and nibbles from 6 PM. Presentation starts at 7 PM sharp.

  Seats are limited, and RSVP is required.

  Become a member today to attend this event and many more at no extra cost! Learn more about joining here.
  

  WHEN: Tuesday 25th February 2025, 6 PM.
  WHERE: Department of Post, Auckland

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• Lighting Masterclass with DP Aaron Morton and Gaffer Scott Harman

  • When
    02 Mar 2025
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    10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Xytech Rentals, 1A Porters Ave, Eden Tce, Auckland

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  Lighting Masterclass with DP Aaron Morton NZCS 

  The NZCS is excited to kick off our 2025 Professional Development Program with a Masterclass in Auckland with our President, internationally respected DP Aaron Morton NZCS, who is around for a short time before he heads to the USA to prep a project.

  In association with the NZCS Major National Sponsor, Xytech Lighting Rentals, Aaron and Gaffer Scott Harman will host a practical lighting presentation, from 10.00am to 3.30pm, on Sunday March 2nd with a lunch-break around noon.

  Aaron and Scott will demonstrate a variety of lighting approaches, and techniques using models, props and practicals, and there will also be a chance to view some newly-released lighting units courtesy of Xytech. This will be an opportunity for Aaron to pass on knowledge about how he has developed his personal style, and how he approaches the challenges of the craft. The session will reveal insights such as why Aaron still considers a light meter one of his most important lighting tools and why he prefers to operate a camera in the thick of the drama, rather than be stuck in a DIT tent.

  This course is aimed at our more experienced cinematographers. There are only 20 places available, and sales are now open to all NZCS Members.

  Register quickly, as we anticipate a high demand.

  Cost is $160 for NZCS Members 

  Exclusive to NZCS members only at this stage.

  To register, click here.

  Details of the venue will be e-mailed to registrants. Lunch and morning/afternoon tea will be provided.

  Morning session will be 10.00am- 12.00pm, lunch from 12.00pm to 1.45pm, afternoon session from 1.45pm - 3.00pm

  Any enquiries please email pd@nzcine.com

  This event is an initiative of the NZCS and supported by our Major National Sponsor, The Xytech Group - thanks, Xytech!
  
  

  
  

  
  

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