The Sugarworks Post Production

The Sugarworks Post Production The Sugar Works Post Production is a small post house in the heart of Birkenhead Auckland.

02/09/2026

We’ve just discovered something in DaVinci Resolve that we think is seriously cool.

We downloaded the Blackmagic Remote Monitoring app onto a phone (Android), signed in, and used a laptop to remotely open a Resolve project at The Sugarworks Postproduction, all from the comfort of our home.

We could then give access to the Resolve timeline and watch the edit on the phone.

THE PHONE... 😂

Below, a little screen recording below so you can see exactly what we mean.

For anyone working in post-production, this is a really useful feature. You can remotely monitor an edit without needing to be physically in the edit suite — which opens up some great possibilities for working between locations, checking progress, or letting collaborators view the timeline remotely.

We're still playing around with it, but we can already see plenty of uses for it.

Remote post-production just got a little more interesting, don't you think??

We've been experimenting with a Claude + DaVinci Resolve workflow to see how AI fits into real-world editing. Not becaus...
01/08/2026

We've been experimenting with a Claude + DaVinci Resolve workflow to see how AI fits into real-world editing. Not because we think AI will replace editors, but because we want to understand where it genuinely adds value.

Getting Claude connected to Resolve was surprisingly easy—but only once we stopped trying to do it manually ourselves. Using a freely available MCP, Claude essentially connected itself after it eas asked to do so.

From there, we tested two very different editing scenarios.
The first involved a script with voice-over, grabs and music. While Claude identified the grabs without much trouble, the rest quickly became a tangled mess. We were simply asking too much in one go.

The second test was much more successful. Using raw footage and a straightforward client brief, Claude assembled a rough timeline and cut 24 minutes of footage down to around 3 minutes using surprisingly usable grabs. B-roll was a different matter though.

The biggest surprise? Speed.
So far, it's nothing like what people on social media would like you to believe.
The workflow was significantly slower than how a regular editor edits manually. From setting up a project, to importing footage and creating an assemble edit, it would have been faster for us to do it. That said, we are only at the beginning of this experiment.

As we continue training our models to build Resolve projects, import media and create stronger assembly edits, we expect the workflow to improve.

For now, though, we're not worried about AI taking our jobs.

What this experiment reinforced is that editing isn't just about assembling clips. It's about rhythm, emotion, storytelling, intuition and knowing why one cut works better than another.

AI is becoming an interesting assistant.
But it still has a long way to go before it replaces the human eye.

3 days of peopling at the Doc Edge Industry event has us feeling knackered, but also invigorated and inspired.A big than...
01/07/2026

3 days of peopling at the Doc Edge Industry event has us feeling knackered, but also invigorated and inspired.

A big thank you to the Industry Event organisors and team for an inspiring 3 days.
A big thank you also to the speakers, the panellists, facilitators, those who pitched their projects, and all the other attendees.

Sharing your industry knowledge, your wisdom, your ideas, your filmmaking difficulties, and triumphs has been very much appreciated.

Wishing you all the best with your projects and endeavours!

If we at The Sugarworks can help any of you with your post production needs, hit us up.

We help Auckland production teams choose the right kit for each job. Our 4K-capable edit stations, calibrated monitors a...
08/06/2026

We help Auckland production teams choose the right kit for each job. Our 4K-capable edit stations, calibrated monitors and Avid Nexis storage speed up web-series turnarounds and simplify documentary archiving. For a fast web-episode workflow, dry-hire an edit suite. For multi-camera shoots or archive transfers, book an operated suite to save time and reduce risk. Visit us to see options at 184 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead. https://wix.to/LSLLy3w

04/06/2026

Returning clients are THE BEST 🤘😎

🎉 Another year, another Aotearoa Music Awards for us here at The Sugarworks.

🙌 Always great to work with the team from the Aotearoa Music Awards and Recorded Music NZ

💥 And thanks to Digital Alchemist Media Productions for the music and VFX.

We’ve laid out each Suite at The Sugarworks so you can pick the setup that matches your production. From operated edit s...
18/05/2026

We’ve laid out each Suite at The Sugarworks so you can pick the setup that matches your production. From operated edit suites to dry-hire configurations, our monitoring, colour tools and sound mix desks are ready for web series, documentaries or TV. Find faster conforming, easier collaboration and broadcaster‑compliant deliverables at our North Shore facility in Birkenhead, Auckland. Visit https://wix.to/kTxaP3F to see which suite fits your project and get in touch to book. 🎬📺

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