Intro

Almost 15 years as a commercial diver/technician in the offshore construction industry, change in circumstances (both industry and life) brought me back to NZ. As I had been making BTS films while offshore, I made a little delve into the film making world. It appeared that location sound was quite the challenging role & there was also the need for in-water solutions on some sets - camera, communication, rigging/construction and safety.

Work

Working across all aspects of film/TV(drama , doco, reality). Also real estate, weddings & events.
Here are some projects I've been on, please get in touch for a comprehensive list

  • 1AS - 'Heart Eyes', Spyglass
  • 1AS(addtl) - 'Chief of War', Yenedakine
  • PSM - 'Toi Time' S1, S2 & S3 Rogue Productions
  • 1AS, addtl PSM - 'The Panthers' Tavake Ltd
  • 1AS, addtl PSM(S3) - 'Mystic' S2 & S3, TVNZ/BBC
  • 1AS - 'A Mistake' Feature Film, GFC Films
  • 1AS, addtl PSM - 'My Life is Murder' S2, Greenstone Productions
  • 1AS - (addtl)'Cowboy Bebop' (2U), Netflix Series
  • 1AS - (addtl) 'The Gulf' S2
  • 1AS - 'Brutal Lives', Web Series
  • PSM - (addtl) 'Waka Huia',Scottie Prod/TVNZ

    • Rentals

    All of our equipment is available as rental via production (when we know the operators) and as dry hire to known operators. Check our specific services to see what kit we have.


    RENTALS FAQ

    Insurance - The price includes insurance for loss or damage within New Zealand with a claims excess of $750+GST. There is no insurance for equipment being used outside NZ or on/over water - hirer bears all risk!
    Pickup/Drop times - The rental day runs from midnight to midnight. For practical purposes equipment can be collected after 3:00 pm on the day before rental and must be returned by 10 am the day following. For a one-day rental between Saturday and Monday the equipment should be collected between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm Friday prior. Late returns will incur an extra day’s rental unless arranged prior to the rental.
    Courier Options - Equipment can be couriered throughout New Zealand. The rental period is calculated from the time the equipment is collected till the time is returned. 1-2 day rentals out of Auckland should be budgeted as a week’s rental to allow for the delivery time.
    Weekly rate is 3 times the daily rate. Long-term package rates available on request. Other equipment available by arrangement. Please note our hire terms and conditions below as they are applied without exception.

    Terms and Conditions
    NOTE: Equipment is charged for time out, not time used.
    1. Customer is responsible for checking suitability of equipment.
    2. DTRG accepts no responsibility for loss or damage arising from hire.
    3. Equipment to be insured for loss or damage at replacement value for hire outside New Zealand by hirer. For hires within New Zealand, insurance for loss or damage is included in the hire charges.
    4. Excess for any claim for loss or damage under DTRG cover is $750 excluding GST. Exception: TBC
    5. In the event of loss or damage of equipment the hireage will apply until such loss or damage is made good.
    6. This agreement is personal to the customer and may not be assigned, transferred or disposed of to any other party.
    7. Any faults, loss or damage must be reported to DTRG immediately.
    8. Customer guarantees DTRG access to hired equipment.
    9. DTRG may terminate the agreement in the event of danger or damage to the equipment, non payment or insolvency of customer.
    10. Minimum hire is $55 including insurance, GST exclusive.
    11. Prices may change without notice and are GST exclusive.
    12. Payment is due when the hire commences. Any additional payment must be made on return of the rental. e.g. for extra days, consumables etc.
    13. Hire period commences when the equipment is collected or dispatched for delivery and continues until the equipment is returned. For convenience collection can be made from 3:00 pm the day prior and returned before 10 am, the day following.
    14. Claims arising from invoices must be made within 5 working days of invoice.
    15. All overdue invoices bear interest at 20% per annum (or maximum allowed by law) on unpaid balance. There is also a $30 returned payment fee for any declined cheques/automatic withdrawals.
    16. In the event of default of payment when due, all costs of collection, including legal fees and court costs, shall be paid by the customer. Commencement of the hire confirms acceptance of the above terms and conditions.

    Audio

    Packages available for film/tv, commercial & documentary. Underwater comms and speaker available also.


    TRANSMITTERS
    Zaxcom ZMT (12)
    RECEIVERS
    MRX414H (x2), Zaxcom QRX100 blk25, Zaxcom QRX235 blk26

    IFB/HOPS/COMMS
    SENNHEISER A BAND - G4 tx (4), G4 rx (2), G4 iem (2), G4 Handheld mic (2)
    ZAXCOM - URX100 (tc/audio, x2), RX200 (stereo rx), CL4.5 (stereo tx), GUI Bridge (use with CL4 for tx/URX control)
    PHONAK ROGER - Roger Focus earpiece (4), Roger Touch transmitter (2)
    COMTEK - PR216 receiver (11), M216 transmitter (2), BST25 basestation w/ Phaseright antenna

    MICROPHONES
    Sennheiser MKH8060 (x2), Sanken CSM1 (Cinela Osix), Sanken CUB01 (cardioid plant/boundary mic)
    DPA 4097 (2, micro shotgun, microdot, Lemo3), LAVS (DPA 6061 in microdot or Lemo3)br>
    TIMECODE
    Deity TC1 lockits (6). Cables available for most cams.

    BOOMPOLE
    Ambient long, Ambient short

    MISC
    Antennas, distro, rf filters, cables(xlr, vid, rf), assorted batteries Aquapac (8, waterproof pouches for zmt/x)

    WATER BASED COMMS
    OTS/Aquacom SSB-2001 Transceiver kit (3 available)
    OTS Full Face mask (3 available)
    Aquarian Audio Hydrophone (XLR)

    camera

    OPC for ENG/doco.
    Photography (portrait, BTS, real estate, aerial).
    Underwater photo/video.

    CAMERA - Sony A7Siii, GoPro 10, DJI Mavic 3
    LENS - Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM, Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG DN II Art, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports.
    LIGHTS - Nanlite Forza 60B(x2) Nanlite RBGWW 1x1 Panel light, Nanlite Pavotube RGBWW (x2).
    ADDITIONAL - Atomos Ninja V, Atomos Shinobi(also Nauticam uw housing), Assorted stands/tripods, underwater housings (Sony A1, A7Siii, uw tubes for Astera/Nanlite), uw video lights.

    in-water

    Film/tv in-water rigging, camera operators and support divers.

    WATER BASED COMMS
    OTS/Aquacom SSB-2001 Transceiver kit, 2 in water with FFM, 1 topside unit.
    Recall System/Underwater speaker (for music/topside comms to any personnel in water, no rx required.)
    Aquarian Audio Hydrophone (XLR)

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