The Aurora Australis has been kicking off lately, thanks to the sun reaching its solar maximum. This project, in collaboration with Royal Society Te Apārangi, features Prime Minister’s Science Communication Prize winner Ian Griffin, who shares expert insights on capturing the aurora using your phone or DSLR camera.

Filmed at Star Field Observatory in Martinborough, with support from the Wellington Astronomical Society, this video guide provides practical photography tips and explains the how, when, and where of aurora chasing.

What we did:

• Pre-production – Scripting with accurate and up to date information.

• Professional piece to camera – Expert lighting and high-quality audio capture for a visually engaging presentation.

• Educational storytelling – Structuring the video as an easy-to-follow guide, making aurora photography accessible to all skill levels.

• Motion graphics & animation – Custom graphics designed in After Effects and Cinema 4D to illustrate key concepts.

Watch the Aurora Photography Guide:

Follow Ian’s tips and learn how to capture stunning aurora images by watching the video on this page. You can also hear more about Ian’s experience as a Prime Minister’s Science Prize winner in this video.

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