Plan bilingual camera, sound and production support for a Hangzhou interview, brand film or documentary. Match the unit to the locations, travel days and delivery brief before confirming crew and equipment.
These are starting points for a staffing discussion. Add or combine roles only after checking the shot list, location footprint and sound requirements.
| Use case | Typical crew | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Agile brand doc | DoP/Op + 1st AC + Gaffer + Producer | Discuss a small footprint for heritage streets and access checks through location scouting & permits. |
| Corporate & interviews | DoP + 1st AC + Gaffer + Sound + HMUA | Dual‑language interview flow; option to add transcription & translation. |
| Commercial unit | DoP + 1st AC + 2nd AC + Gaffer + Key Grip + Swing + Producer | Parity builds via equipment rental; casting through actor/model casting. |
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For a West Lake location, confirm the exact area, filming activity and current conditions with the responsible site manager. Include crew size, equipment and expected public interaction in the brief.
Identify the owner or manager of each park, office or venue. Use the production coordination brief to assign access checks, applications and the booking decision.
If Hengdian or another backlot is part of the plan, confirm the available set, operator terms, technical facilities and transfer time before combining it with a Hangzhou shooting day.
| Corridor | Confirm before booking | Schedule allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao ⇄ Hangzhou East | Train times, luggage and equipment arrangements | Station transfers, boarding and arrival at the actual location. |
| Hangzhou East ⇄ Yiwu / Jinhua (for Hengdian) | Rail service, onward vehicle and backlot entrance | Equipment loading, the road transfer and operator access times. |
For a shoot that continues in Shanghai, use the Shanghai production planning guide and Shanghai production agency brief to agree which crew and equipment travel. If the schedule continues south, include the Shenzhen cinematographer requirements in the same camera and media brief.
Agree the engagement terms, working hours, overtime, travel time, meals and rest arrangements for the actual crew. Have the responsible contracting party confirm applicable requirements before approving the schedule.
Confirm the contracting entity, buyer details, invoice type, currency and payment timetable with the finance contact. The invoice issuer should confirm the tax treatment for the specific services.
List the contributors, intended uses and confidential material. Agree who obtains and retains permissions and NDAs, and any redaction requirements for the post‑production service.
Planning example: A bilingual interview day could combine an indoor leadership interview with a separate scenic cutaway session.
Crew decisions: Confirm the interview language, camera count, sound setup, participant preparation and an indoor alternative before setting call times.
Scope to agree: Assess access and travel for the cutaways, then specify edit lengths, caption languages, delivery dates and billing terms in the quote.
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Send the filming dates, exact locations and delivery brief with your crew enquiry.