Lighting Masterclass with DP Denson Baker

Posted Tuesday 10 Jun 2025

Lighting Masterclass with DP Denson Baker

The NZCS are offering 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.

This Masterclass will be in a studio environment with dressed sets and actors/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.

The event will be limited to only 24 NZCS members and 6 non-members.

$160 for NZCS Members - 24 tickets available

$230 for Non-members - 6 tickets available

To register, click here

Lunch and morning/afternoon tea will be provided.

$100 Travel Grant reimbursements x5 available for registrants whose home base is south of Taupo.

Contact Donny Duncan for more info: pd@nzcine.com