The NZCS is excited to announce a collaboration between acclaimed cinematographer Denson Baker ACS NZCS, and lighting manufacturer APUTURE , in a practical Lighting Masterclass that will include recreating some of his iconic imagery from the award winning TV series The Luminaries. Saturday 14th June, 9.00am-5.00pm, Auckland.
Originally from New Zealand and a graduate of AFTRS, Denson Baker was accredited by the Australian Cinematographers Society in 2005 and the New Zealand Cinematographers Society in 2015.
His credits include feature films MOUNTAIN BOY, THE BLACK BALLOON and THE DARK HORSE. Denson also shot SHIVER, THE COLOUR ROOM, OPHELIA and THE WAITING CITY, which were all directed by his regular collaborator Claire McCarthy. Denson’s television work includes international series such as THE LUMINARIES - shot in NZ in 2019, DOMINA, GRACE, DOCTOR WHO, RED EYE, THE CAPTURE and the second season of VICTORIA.
This Masterclass will be in a studio environment with dressed sets and actor/models and a full crew building set-ups under Denson’s direction, as the audience observes and interacts. The set-ups will feature and showcase the versatility of APUTURE Storm Series lighting units from our co-sponsor.
The event will be limited to only 24 NZCS members and 6 non-members, so register quickly, as previous Masterclasses have sold out within 2 days.
$160 for NZCS Members - 24 tickets available
$230 for Non-members - 6 tickets available
Registration now open - 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 9.00am- 12.45pm, lunch from 12.45pm to 1.30pm, afternoon session from 1.30pm - 5.00pm
$100 Travel Grant re-imbursements x5 available for registrants whose home base is south of Taupo.
Contact Donny Duncan for more info: pd@nzcine.com
This event is an initiative of the NZCS and supported by APUTURE Lighting, Filmlights NZ, Unitec Screen Arts, Imagezone Camera Rentals, Halcyon Digital, and Moana Grips
