Location scouting is an indispensable aspect of film production, often overlooked in the digital age. This article discusses its importance, shares a case study, and highlights the value of working with experienced production support providers.
At our Osaka-based video production company, we pride ourselves on providing first-class domestic shooting support to international film and video production companies. Recently, we have been in discussions with a Russian production company looking to shoot in Japan, which has presented some unique challenges and opportunities.
Today, over a cup of coffee, I can’t help but get excited about the potential of AI and how it could revolutionise the film industry. As the founder of my […]
We are DFS Productions, a company based in Osaka, Japan that provides professional drone services to capture high quality aerial footage for a variety of projects. Our services include flight preparation, drone operation, location service and landowner payment. We recently received an email from a potential client who wanted to capture traffic intersections in Japan, and we shared the pricing and details with the client.
Drone flights in Japan face increasing restrictions and a complex regulatory landscape. With new laws constantly being added or updated, obtaining permission for even small flights can require a lengthy and formal process. In this post, we explore the challenges of flying drones in Japan and provide insights into a recent project that required special permission. If you’re considering drone services in Japan, read on to learn what to expect and how to prepare.
The light is not so much manipulated as it is perfectly controlled. I don’t think it is possible to manipulate light perfectly outdoors, but it is possible to manipulate light to a certain extent indoors by blocking out all ambient light. What should be praised, however, are the unintended effects of changes in time and place that cannot be captured intentionally, and I do not necessarily believe that a beautiful visual world can be created if everything is done exactly as thought out in the mind.
Traditionally, a large amount of CM/documentary-production demands from foreign productions to local crew have been concentrated on supportive tasks like AC, camera, gaffer, sound recordist, PA and the like. […]
At 99.999% of its occasions film festivals are places to show your own film by paying fees for it. No, you must be “chosen” to show your film to the […]
There are many large-sensor cameras, also called digital cinema cameras, in the market today. What not a few people missed is these cinema cameras often do not have timecode I/o […]
What is different today from pre-COVID 19 days is an increasing demand of remote production and livestreaming services. When I first invested in a switcher from Blackmagic about an year […]