Apiata
Film
Managing Director
Ngai Tahu, Ngati Porou.
Luisa
Lead Photographer
Saarland, Germany.
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So, you might be wondering, "What's up with the whole 'tree rings' thing?"
Well, let us tell you. The idea behind Apanui Studio is a bit like those concentric rings you find in tree trunks – it's our DNA in the digital age.
These rings are like our fingerprints in this modern, tech-driven world. But they're more than that; they're a reminder of who we are, what we stand for, and how we see things creatively. They're also a symbol of our deep connection to nature, history, the future, and all the cool cultural stuff. We take these rings as our inspiration for how we tell stories.
Our mission? Simple. We want to help you discover your unique kind of magic.
So, come on in and be a part of our storytelling journey. Each story we tell is like a new ring in our tree, growing our unique Apanui Studio story.
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Comms: Whether in German, English, or Maori, our communication style is real and straightforward. Our processes are intentional, allowing us to share a space where your vision meets our creativity.
Collaboration: When we team up, it's all about co-creating and collaborating. With our local crew and in-house gear, we're set for anything from small gigs to bigger productions.
Our superpowers: Include the stunning Southern Alps in our backyard, top-notch production gear, and strong connections locally and globally.
Advisors: Our cultural advisors guide us whether we're shooting in nature, at a marae, or exploring new and fresh ideas. They play a crucial role in ensuring cultural sensitivity and authenticity in our storytelling journey.
Think bigger: Now with roots planted in Germany and Spain, we can cook up content from Aotearoa to overseas, truly giving your stories that extra oomph.
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Some of the best production tools help us tell our stories.
Editing suite
Davinci Resolve
Adobe Creative Cloud
Frame.io (revision platform)
Our cameras
Sony FX6
(2) Sony A7IV
DJI Mavic 3 Drone
Our lenses
Helios 44m KMZ
Canon FD 28, 35, 50
Canon FD 70-200mm
Sony 70-200mm F2 G Master
Sony 24-70mm G Master version 2
Sony 24-70mm G Master
Sony 90mm Macro
Sony 50mm 1.2 G Master
Sony 35mm 1.8
Sony 16-35mm
Sony 85mm 1.8
Audio
Deity 2 person Connect Deluxe Kit
Sony UWP-D21 Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System
Sony SMAD-P5 Digital MI Shoe Adapter For UWP-D Series
Tascam DR-10L Digital Audio Recorder with Lavalier Mic
Rode NTG3 Condenser Shotgun Microphone
Rode HS2 Lightweight Headset Microphone Black/Larg
Zoom H4n Pro 4 ch
Gimbals / Tripods / Sliders
DJI RS3 Pro Gimbal Combo
Tilta Advanced Ring Grip for DJI RS 2 / RS 3
Manfrotto 504X Fluid Video Head & 645 Aluminum Tripod with Mid-Level Spreader
Zeapon Micro 2 E800 Slider With Moto
Edelkrone SliderPLUS v5 PRO Compact
Manfrotto MK190XPRO3-3W Aluminium Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head
Lighting
Aputure 600D Pro
Godox SL150W II LED Video Light
Godox SL-60 LED Video Light (Daylight-Balanced)
Nanlite Pavotube II 15X
Nanlite Pavotube II 30X
Diffusions and attachments
F10 Barndoors for LS 600d
Aputure F10 Fresnel Attachment
Aputure Light Dome II
Aputure Lantern 90 Softbox
Phottix Solas Strip Softbox (35x140cm)
4x4 Unbleached Muslin, Half-grid Cloth
Grip
Kupo 226M Master Combo HD Stand (3.4m)
Kupo 226M Master Combo HD Stand (3.4m)
Titan Boompole Holder
Matthews Matthellini Clamp (6" End Jaw, Silver)
Matthews Matthellini Clamp (6" End Jaw, Silver)
Computer suite
MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max 2022
MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max 2022
i9 with BenQ 32" Professional Monitor
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