Please note that all workshops under the PSNZ Workshop Series are only available to PSNZ Members. If you wish to attend a workshop, but are not a member of PSNZ, you can join us by completing our online application form.
Please remember to read our Cancellation Policy, below.
Translating Video for Photographers – Thomas Busby
27 March 2026 @ 4:00 PM – 29 March 2026 @ 12:00 PM
Unlock the full potential of your camera and confidently step into the world of videography. If you’ve ever suspected your camera can do far more than you’re using it for—especially when it comes to video—this workshop is designed for you.
Who This Workshop Is For
Photographers who already understand the fundamentals of manual shooting (shutter speed, aperture, ISO) and want to convert that knowledge into creating beautiful, engaging video. You’ll learn how to produce personal video art pieces as well as professional marketing content for any business. We’ll also cover the essentials of editing and exporting your work so you can confidently share your creations with the world.
Your Instructor: Thomas Busby
With 22 years of professional image-making experience, Thomas Busby brings a wealth of real-world knowledge from both photography and film. His credentials include:
- NZIPP Landscape Photographer of the Year (2016)
- Work on feature films
- A long career fusing photography and videography in a clear, practical, non-technical teaching style
Thomas excels at helping photographers translate their existing skills directly into video.
What You’ll Learn
Based in beautiful Ohakune, the workshop includes:
- Translating photography principles into videography
- Hands-on filming sessions
- Lighting, audio, and editing fundamentals
- Creating your own finished video project
What to Bring
- A camera with video capability and at least one lens around 18–55mm
- A laptop (under 6 years old) with 16GB RAM or more and at least 100GB free storage
- DaVinci Resolve (free) downloaded prior to arrival
- A tripod
Workshop Details
Fee: $550 – Own room in a 2 room chalet (same sex) | $495 – Own room in a 3 room chalet (same sex)
Includes:
- 2 nights accommodation at Rocky Mountain Chalets (To review accommodation and facilities click the link here)
- Food – BYO Breakfasts; other meals will be pay as you go at local restaurants and cafes.
Dates: Friday 27 March (start 4pm) – Sunday 29 March (finish around 12pm)
Location: Ohakune
Fitness: Moderate (some walking on tracks involved)
Capacity: Limited to 12 participants
Once registered and paid, you’ll receive a detailed schedule and a recommended gear list.
Log into the Member’s Area to register.
PSNZ Cancellation Policy
Due to the nature of the PSNZ Workshop Series and that the workshops are generally for small groups and often over-subscribed, cancellations can have a significant financial and attendance effect on the workshop, as well as creating a lot of further administration work.
Although we do everything possible to ensure our workshops proceed, sometimes there are things beyond our control. We strongly advise members to take out the low-cost travel insurance ($20) that Air NZ offer to cover non-cancellable costs such as airfares and accommodation) or to use motels that don’t require advance payment.
- PSNZ reserves the right to postpone or cancel a workshop due unforeseen circumstances e.g. facilitator illness, venue access issues, etc. In the event we do cancel a planned workshop, we will attempt to inform attendees as soon as possible and in most cases you will be given an alternative date to attend or provided with a full refund of the workshop costs.
- If a workshop is postponed, the first right of refusal will be given to those who were already booked on that workshop for the rescheduled workshop.
- Should a workshop fail to attract a required minimum number of attendees to make it viable to run, PSNZ reserves the right to cancel the workshop.
- PSNZ will not accept responsibility for travel and accommodation costs incurred by attendees.
- Attendees booked for in-person workshops may cancel their booking if they give 60 days’ notice prior to the commencement of their workshop and receive a full refund less a $20 administration fee; or where less than 60 days notice is given then we will do our best to fill your place from the waitlist. If we are able to do this, we will refund your fee less a $20 administration fee. Otherwise no refund will be made.
- FOR ONLINE WORKSHOPS – Your registration is final and no refunds will be made unless the workshop cannot proceed.