DoP-led, bilingual cinematography for commercials, branded content, and documentaries in Guangzhou—and across the Greater Bay Area.
We align color references, contrast curves, and diffusion choices with your brand and distribution. For Pearl River nightscapes, we plan flicker‑safe exposure at 50 Hz mains (e.g., shutter angles yielding 1/50s or 1/100s when appropriate) to keep LED signage clean.
Humid subtropical air gives soft sky wrap but raises haze—great for depth if controlled. We spec LED/HMI with high CRI/TLCI, soft boxes, large diffusion, and negative fill for shape. For crowded promenades, we keep units compact and battery‑friendly.
Alexa Mini LF / Amira, Sony Venice/FX9, RED V‑Raptor / Komodo‑X, with anamorphic or clean s35/large‑format looks. Stabilization via gimbal + sticks/sliders; lightweight car rigs for Zhujiang New Town loops.
Bilingual DoP and 1st AC, local gaffer & key grip, DIT/data wrangler, sound, HMUA. Cantonese/Mandarin coverage for interviews; English‑speaking HODs available.
Guangzhou’s rental market is strong and reinforced by Shenzhen/Hong Kong. Same‑day swaps are realistic via high‑speed rail. Typical packages below; ask for full manifests.
| Body | Use case | Common builds |
|---|---|---|
| ARRI Alexa Mini LF / Amira | Premium commercial, natural color | LF + Ultra Primes / Sigmas; Amira + zoom (24–290 or 30–80) |
| Sony Venice / FX9 | Flexible TVC/doc hybrid | Venice Rialto for car interiors; FX9 + E‑mount cine zooms |
| RED V‑Raptor / Komodo‑X | High‑speed, compact rigs | Lightweight anamorphics; gimbal‑oriented builds |
Overflow gear can be sourced from Shenzhen or Hong Kong if local stock is tight; fast rail legs enable late adjustments.
China mains is 220 V/50 Hz single‑phase and ~380 V three‑phase. We provide licensed electricians, RCD/GFCI protection, and film‑quiet generators when tie‑ins aren’t possible.
Under 50 Hz lighting, we target frame‑rate/shutter combos that land on 100 Hz exposure windows (e.g., 25/50/100 fps or shutters ≈1/50s, 1/100s) and coordinate with PWM‑dimmer settings on LEDs.
Street filming needing staging, traffic control, or significant crew footprint may require temporary road occupancy permissions with municipal departments. Lead time is essential when traffic impact is involved.
CAAC real‑name UAS registration is mandatory. Guangzhou also issues time‑bound notices restricting “low‑slow‑small” aircraft during major events (airport zones, sensitive corridors). We file and advise alternatives when airspace is constrained.
For foreign teams, we’ll guide appropriate business/filming travel categories and recommend ATA Carnets for professional equipment—or build equivalent local packages.
For China‑wide shoots, coordinate national filings with our China video production fixer.
Cantonese and Mandarin are both widely spoken in Guangzhou. For on‑camera interviews, we provide bilingual producers and interpreters, and can capture dual‑language slates and transcripts for faster post.
| Role | Typical base day | Add‑ons |
|---|---|---|
| Cinematographer (DoP) | 10–12 hours | Prelight, look dev, tech scout |
| 1st AC / Focus Puller | 10–12 hours | Wireless focus/monitor package |
| Gaffer + Best | 10–12 hours | Truck package, generator |
| Key Grip | 10–12 hours | Rigging, safety supervision |
| DIT / Data Wrangler | 10–12 hours | On‑set LUTs, ACES pipeline |
Overtime, night premiums, vehicle units, and specialty rigs (cranes, cablecam) are quoted per project.
Brief: Dynamic lifestyle B‑roll with city textures and Pearl River night passes.
Approach: Day 1 Zhujiang New Town exteriors → interiors in Panyu studio; Day 2 dusk‑to‑night Pearl River run. DoP shot 25p with flicker‑safe shutters and lightweight car rigging; rooftop sunrise for skyline cutaways.
Outcome: Delivered a 75s hero cut + 6x socials; clean signage with no flicker; zero weather delays using flexible interiors as cover.
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