A film crew is not only essential when you’re shooting advertising videos (TVCs) or movies, but also extremely important when you want to organize an event or program in a meticulous and complete manner, capturing the beautiful moments of that event.
To create beautiful footage, the first requirement is to have a professional film crew. SaigonDance Center, with over 10 years of experience in the entertainment and event organization industry, will provide you with a top-quality film crew offering the following reputable services:
- Documentary filmmaking services
- Product advertising TVC filming
- Corporate promotional video production
- Event filming (conferences, seminars, etc.)
- Wedding videography
- Filming of music programs and competitions
All produced footage/videos/clips will always meet Full HD to 4K quality standards, ensuring customer satisfaction. A professional film crew provided by SaigonDance typically includes the following positions:
Director of Photography (DP or DoP)
The Director of Photography (DP or DoP) manages the camera department, lighting department, electrical team, and understands mechanics. They are the head of the film crew. The film director will tell the DP how they want the images to be shot. Then, the DP will work with these departments to select cameras, lenses, filters, scene composition, design and set up lighting, and any necessary equipment.
Camera Operator
In a professional film crew, there are usually additional positions such as first assistant camera, second assistant camera, etc., responsible for focusing the camera, maintaining and caring for all the cameras of the film crew. During pre-production, the First Assistant Camera will visit rental houses to check equipment and ensure everything is ready according to schedule.
The cameraman is the person who operates the camera. They are the individuals behind the lens who control the camera.
Film Loader (Digital Loader)
For projects shot with digital cameras, the “film loader” is responsible for loading memory cards. The digital loader manages inventory and backs up footage. They work alongside digital imaging technicians to manage digital data. This position is often not common, and the tasks may be assigned to the 2nd assistant camera operator to perform.
The film loader is responsible for the filming media, whether it’s physical film or digital memory cards.
Digital Imaging Technician (DIT)
The Digital Imaging Technician is responsible for controlling image quality, on-set color grading, and managing production tasks. DITs manage all data and file distribution. They receive memory cards from the camera and immediately render and back up the footage.
Afterwards, they send uncompressed files to the editors and create compressed proxy files for the director. DITs have in-depth technical knowledge of everything related to digital technology such as cameras, codecs, laptops, monitors, and other equipment.
Steadicam Operator
A Steadicam operator is a specific camera operator who uses a Steadicam device. Steadicam is a brand of camera stabilization equipment; this term should not be used to describe other stabilization devices such as MoVI and Ronin.
Camera Assistant (Camera PA, Camera Intern, Camera Trainee)
The camera assistant supports the camera crew with any necessary tasks. They are on set to learn by assisting each of the positions listed above.
In addition to providing camera crew services in Saigon and professional filming teams in Ho Chi Minh City, SaigonDance Center also offers a variety of other reputable, high-quality services such as:
- Comprehensive event organization and program management services.
- Staffing services for program organization (dance troupes, singers, MCs, DJs, animators, models, promotional girls/boys, etc.).
- Entertainment performance services (dancing, singing, circus acts, magic shows, etc.).
- Customized choreography services, including choreography for companies and singers.
- Dance studio rental services in Saigon: dance studios in District 3 and Go Vap District.
- Performance costume rental services.
Dance and sports training services: with nearly 20 disciplines (yoga, flexibility training, modern dance, sexy dance, belly dance, pole dancing, hoop dancing, contemporary dance, hip-hop dance, children’s dance, etc.).
Contact us directly through the following channels for support, consultation, and detailed quotes for each customer’s requirements:
SaigonDance Center:
- Address 1: 94-96 Street No. 2, Do Thanh Residential Area, Ward 4, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City Phone: (8428) 38 329 429 – 0902 322 361
- Address 2: 4th Floor, 143 Nguyen Du, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Phone: 0945 864 466
- Website: https://www.saigondance.vn/
- Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/saigondancevn/