Preserving PATU!

Go behind the scenes and learn how the team at Ngā Taonga worked to digitally-preserve 'PATU!' Hear about the many technical challenges, and the personal connections with those involved in making the film.

Preservation Stories

Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision's film team explains the huge cultural significance of PATU! and how the way in which it was created led to many challenges for its preservation.

Collection reference F3794
Year 2021

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Kaitiaki and Whānau Connections

For the preservation of PATU!, Ngā Taonga staff worked closely with the whānau of director Merata Mita, as well as others involved – including Dame Gaylene Preston, Gerd Pohlmann and Annie Collins.

Collection reference F3794
Year 2021

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Colour Grading Film

Our Film Colourist, Gareth Evans, explains colour grading, working with multiple film sources, and what is required to achieve an outcome faithful to the filmmakers’ intentions.

Collection reference F3794
Year 2021

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