Filmmaking in Japan is as exciting as it is challenging. Understand the vital role of production insurance in the Japanese film industry with this in-depth guide from DFS Productions.
A behind-the-scenes look at the PSG Japan tour in Osaka, showcasing the power of digital cinema in capturing the energy and excitement of live events.
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.
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 […]
My long lasting ambition is to make narrative films. When? Well, I’m actually doing it. I have made one recently. We had the first private screening in Osaka this January. […]