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.

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.

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