Thermal Imaging
Heat visualization for your New Zealand production.
Thermal imaging cameras detect infrared radiation to visualize heat signatures invisible to standard cameras. In New Zealand this technology unlocks unique wildlife filmmaking—tracking elusive nocturnal kiwi in native forests, locating tuatara on sanctuary islands, finding Hector's dolphins in coastal waters, and observing royal albatross at Taiaroa Head—while delivering striking visualization of Rotorua's geothermal fields, White Island volcanic activity, Tongariro alpine zones, and the dairy and seafood processing industries that drive the country's economy.
We source professional FLIR thermal systems and infrared cinematographers across New Zealand and Oceania, working with the New Zealand Film Commission, Stone Street Studios in Wellington, and Screen Auckland. Our team coordinates equipment customs, secures DOC permits for national parks, navigates iwi consultation for filming in culturally significant sites, and ensures your thermal footage qualifies for the New Zealand Screen Production Grant of up to 40%.
Capabilities
Thermal Services
Professional thermal imaging for documentary, scientific, and creative applications.
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Thermal Cameras
- FLIR professional
- High-resolution sensors
- Real-time display
- Recording capability
- Multiple palettes
Heat Visualization
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Production
- Narrative integration
- Documentary filming
- Scientific capture
- Wildlife tracking
- Technical imaging
Diverse Applications
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Analysis
- Temperature data
- Heat patterns
- Thermal anomalies
- Comparative imaging
- Data export
Scientific Data
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Creative
- Color palettes
- Aesthetic looks
- Compositing
- Special effects
- Post-processing
Visual Style
See the Heat
Capabilities
Our Process
Requirements Review
Understanding what you need to visualize and the thermal characteristics of your subjects.
Equipment Selection
Choosing the right thermal camera system based on resolution, sensitivity, and aesthetic needs.
Production
Capturing thermal footage with proper setup for accurate and visually compelling results.
Post-Production
Processing thermal data and integrating footage with your production.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What can thermal cameras visualize?
Thermal cameras detect heat radiation, visualizing temperature differences. They can show body heat, engine heat, electrical hotspots, heat loss from buildings, and even recent contact traces on surfaces.
What resolution is available?
Professional thermal cameras range from 320x240 to 640x480 and higher. While lower than visible light cameras, modern thermal sensors provide detailed imagery suitable for HD and 4K production.
What are the color palette options?
Thermal cameras offer various palettes—white-hot, black-hot, ironbow (rainbow), and many others. Each provides different aesthetic looks and can be selected based on creative requirements.
Can thermal be used for wildlife?
Yes, thermal imaging is uniquely valuable for New Zealand wildlife—locating nocturnal kiwi in dense native forest where they would otherwise be virtually impossible to film, detecting tuatara on protected sanctuary islands, tracking Hector's dolphins in coastal waters, and finding royal albatross chicks at Taiaroa Head.
Is thermal footage useful for documentaries?
Thermal is uniquely powerful for New Zealand documentaries—visualizing the geothermal fields and mud pools of Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu, capturing volcanic activity at Tongariro and White Island, revealing thermal management in dairy processing plants, or documenting the energy efficiency of Stone Street and Weta production facilities.
Can thermal footage be composited?
Yes, thermal footage can be composited with visible light footage or used as creative elements. Post-production can enhance thermal imagery for specific visual effects or scientific presentations.
Need Thermal Imaging?
Tell us about your thermal visualization needs and we'll reveal the invisible.