Images & Sound

Grafton, Auckland New Zealand

Images & Sound is New Zealand's longest running post-production facility, based in Auckland, providing full-service creative and technical collaboration for film, television, and commercials. Specializing in editing, sound design and mixing (including Dolby Atmos), VFX with Autodesk Flame, and color grading using Baselight suites, it supports 4K HDR workflows. With principals Steve Finnigan and Grant Baker offering over 40 years of combined experience, the company is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and contributions to award-winning New Zealand productions.

Services

Offline Editing
Online Editing
Sound Design
Sound Mixing (Dolby Atmos)
ADR
Voice Over Recording
Foley
VFX (Flame)
Color Grading (Baselight, 4K HDR)
Post Production Supervision
Deliverables

Specializations

offline editing
online editing
Dolby Atmos mixing
Foley
ADR
VFX compositing
4K HDR color grading
Baselight grading

Technology Stack

Avid Media Composer
Baselight
Autodesk Flame
Autodesk Flare
Dolby Atmos
Pro Tools

Notable Projects

Whina

Film

Role: Color grading and sound mixing

The Luminaries

Series

Client: BBC

Role: Color grading

Outrageous Fortune

Series

Role: Sound design

The Brokenwood Mysteries

Series

Role: Sound mixing

Come To Daddy

Film

Role: Sound design and dialogue editing

Awards & Recognition

Qantas Film & Television Awards

for “Kaitangata Twitch

2010

NZTV Awards

for “Wanted Series 2

2018

Key Personnel

Steve Finnigan

Head of Sound / Company Director

Notable Projects: Outrageous Fortune, The Luminaries

Over 25 years experience; multiple NZTV Awards; Sound Supervisor and ADR specialist

Grant Baker

Head of Images / Company Director

Notable Projects: Various NZ drama series and feature films

Highly respected editor; leads in new technologies and workflows

Alana Cotton

Senior Colourist

LinkedIn

Notable Projects: Whina, The Luminaries, Juniper

Baselight specialist; works on film, TV, commercials

Tom Miskin

Senior Sound Mixer

Notable Projects: Kaitangata Twitch, Born Racer, 800 Words

Qantas Award winner 2010; music and film score experience

Ben Sinclair

Sound Mixer

Previous: Marmalade Audio

Notable Projects: The Brokenwood Mysteries, Whina, Wanted Series 2

Composer and sound designer; NZTV Awards nominee

Mike Bayliss

Senior Dialogue Editor

Notable Projects: Outrageous Fortune, Come To Daddy, Wanted Series 2

NZTV Awards winner 2018 for Best Contribution to a Soundtrack

Brenton Cumberpatch

Senior Flame Artist / VFX Supervisor

Over 16 years in motion graphics and VFX

Andrew Mortimer

Senior Flame Artist

Previous: Rushes

Notable Projects: Tomorrow Never Dies

Six years editing in London; commercials and music videos

Company Status

Operating Status:
active
Hiring:
No

Locations

headquarters
113 Grafton Rd
Grafton, Auckland 1010
New Zealand

Additional Information

Facilities include multiple Avid editing suites, four VO/ADR/mixing suites, three sound design rooms, a Foley stage, two Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 mixing theatres, Autodesk Flame & Flare VFX stations, and three Baselight color grading suites including a 4K theatre. Supports 4K HDR workflows and modern data-based post-production.

Data Information

Last updated: 10/5/2025
Data confidence: 85%