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, so we are opening up pre-sales to NZCS Cinematographer Members first and will release to the general membership in the following 24 hrs. Register quickly, as we anticipate a high demand.

Cost is $160 for NZCS Cinematographer Members – 24 hr pre-sale.

Places are limited to 20 so exclusive to NZCS members only.

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