Equipment

The NZ Film Academy is set up to closely mirror a small production house within the constraints of a learning environment. The equipment base is reflective of this and a large inventory of support gear and facilities are available to students.
 
 

Facilities

There are dedicated edit suites, shooting space, a production projects room, and a student common room with a kitchen.
 
 

Pre-Production

PC based work stations for project design, scripting, research and development. Internet connected for emailing and web access.
 
 

Production

Shooting is primarily on Sony Z1P HDV with additional DSR 250 DVCAM cameras. Manfrotto tripods are standard. Audio capture is with Sennheiser lapel and M66 shot gun mics. Lighting is serviced by a standard array of tungsten 500 - 2000 w open faced lights and stands.
 
 

Post-Production

Students edit on AVID Media Composer dual screened PC based suites with audio play back.
 
 

Facilities

There are dedicated edit suites and training rooms, a shooting space, a production projects room, a well resourced shared student common room and ablutions block is also available.