Shanghai Video Production Service

From creative to delivery—permits, casting, crew, studios, logistics, UAV filings and post—calibrated to Shanghai’s elevated‑road approvals, ground‑road occupation, plate restrictions and Meiyu rains.

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Bund / Nanjing RdLujiazuiJing'an / Suzhou CreekWest BundPudong

Production OS — How We Run a Shanghai Shoot

1) Brief → Scope

We map goals, duration, channels and legal sensitivities; select clusters (Bund↔Lujiazui, Jing'an lanes, West Bund) to reduce unit moves.

2) Look Dev & Casting

Styleframes, casting grids and language coverage (EN/zh‑Hans). Casting is integrated with schedule locks.

3) Permits & Plans

Elevated‑road filming vs ground‑road occupation; traffic‑safety drawings; property access; UAV filings via UOM.

4) Crew & Gear

DP/ACs, G&E, sound, DIT; Equipment Rental staged near set; bilingual producers.

5) Shoot

Lean movement plans for sidewalks/riverfront; contingency interiors for Meiyu and typhoon days; crowd and public‑way controls.

6) Post

Color‑managed proxies, bilingual subs, finishing & QC. See Post‑Production.

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Permit Chessboard — What Applies to Your Shoot

ActivityAuthority / WhereLead TimeNotes
Filming on elevated roads One‑Stop item (PSB Traffic) ≥15 working days Document set, safety plan; avoid peak/major events per item guidance.
Occupying ground roads/sidewalks District PSB Traffic Advance filing Tripods/lighting on public way; correct unit (Puxi elevated vs district roads) matters.
UAV operations (urban) CAAC UOM platform 3–10 working days (typ.) Owner real‑name registration; controlled‑airspace approvals; restrictive inner corridors.

Vehicle Windows & Access

  • Non‑Shanghai plates: many elevated corridors restricted 07:00–20:00 on workdays; holidays/weekends excluded.
  • Stage vans outside corridors; schedule night/off‑peak load‑ins; book freight elevators with property managers.
  • Riverfront & bridges may close in typhoons—build re‑routes.

Season & Events Calendar — 2025

Date/WindowWhatProduction Note
Jun–Jul (entered Jun 7, 2025)Meiyu (plum rains)Persistent rain/humidity—cover sets, alternates, moisture control.
Late Aug–mid‑SepTyphoon‑pronePad contingency days; monitor waterfront closures.
Jun 13–22 / Jun 23–27SIFF / STVF + Market (2025)Industry demand spike; lock crews/venues early.
Oct 1–8National Day/Mid‑AutumnPeak tourism & rates; plan holds/reroutes.

Media, Power & Safety

  • Checksum backups with logs; encrypted handoffs; LTO on request.
  • LED‑first lighting to keep power & heat low; 220V/50Hz distro with certified electricians.
  • Public‑way controls: cones, barricades, cable ramps; weather & crowd thresholds.

Case Study — 5‑Day Integrated Production (Jing'an → Bund → Lujiazui → West Bund)

Brief & Outcomes

Global brand film needing interviews, lifestyle sequences, hero skyline shots, and bilingual deliverables during early Meiyu.

Timeline

  1. D‑30 to D‑21: Brief, scope, look dev, casting shortlist.
  2. D‑20 to D‑10: Elevated/ground‑road permits, property access, UAV filings, vehicle staging plan.
  3. D‑9 to D‑1: Tech scout, prelight, safety meeting, call sheets.
  4. D‑0 to D+4: 5‑day shoot with split units; data to editorial daily.

Crew & Gear

  • Producer/1st AD · DP · ACs · Gaffer/Grip · Sound · DIT · Drivers
  • Mini LF/Venice + primes; compact LEDs; gimbal; wireless video

Compliance & Logistics

  • Elevated‑road filming item filed ≥15 working days as applicable; otherwise ground‑road occupation per district unit.
  • Non‑Shanghai plates: 07:00–20:00 elevated restrictions on workdays—night/off‑peak load‑ins.
  • Meiyu mitigation: canopies, rain covers, dehumidifiers; backup interiors near riverfront.
  • UAV: UOM registration; controlled‑airspace boxes only; public‑vantage alternates.

Deliverables

  • 1× hero film + 18 social cutdowns (EN/zh‑Hans)
  • Masters in ProRes; platform derivatives; subtitle packs
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