Recently, our talented team had the privilege of trekking into the captivating world of the Kew Madagascar Conservation Centre (KMCC). Led by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew's conservation effort is dedicated to protecting the island nation's unique flora and fauna.

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Nantenaina Rakotondranivo, the project's director of photography, shared insights into their immersive experience capturing the essence of KMCC's work: "The project began with a unique challenge: to embrace a contemplative and slower style of filmmaking that usual, in order to capture the natural beauty of the environment." The result was an exchange of knowledge and creativity, culminating in a visual narrative that honored the richness of Madagascar's biodiversity.

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Beyond the captivating imagery, the project underscored the importance of meticulous planning and organization in filmmaking. Nantenaina emphasized the significance of thorough pre-production in laying the groundwork for a seamless filming process. This involved collaborating closely with the client to select various potential locations, including parks and both private and public settings. The production team worked diligently with the Madagascar government to secure the necessary filming permits. This approach not only resulted in stunning visuals but also earned trust from the Kew team.

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The lesson of this project's success, Nantenaina explains, is that pre-production planning is key to both complex and relatively simple field productions, especially with international clients. Committing to a schedule and thinking through the shot list and storyboards ahead of time allow for better scene preparation and provides the production team with more information about the content. This structure, clarity and trust between DDC and our client also facilitates a greater flexibility when changes inevitably arise, and ensures our clients will still have a set of beautiful images and stories at the end of the production.

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As we reflect on this latest cinematic adventure, we are reminded of the importance of foresight and clear planning - whether it’s in media production or in the urgent need to protect our planet's threatened biodiversity.

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Our team is proud to be in collaboration with Kew's valuable programs in Madagascar and beyond, creating stories that continue to shine a spotlight on the beauty and fragility of our natural world.

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We look forward to working with you on our next groundbreaking films!

Recently, our talented team had the privilege of trekking into the captivating world of the Kew Madagascar Conservation Centre (KMCC). Led by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew's conservation effort is dedicated to protecting the island nation's unique flora and fauna.

‍

Nantenaina Rakotondranivo, the project's director of photography, shared insights into their immersive experience capturing the essence of KMCC's work: "The project began with a unique challenge: to embrace a contemplative and slower style of filmmaking that usual, in order to capture the natural beauty of the environment." The result was an exchange of knowledge and creativity, culminating in a visual narrative that honored the richness of Madagascar's biodiversity.

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Beyond the captivating imagery, the project underscored the importance of meticulous planning and organization in filmmaking. Nantenaina emphasized the significance of thorough pre-production in laying the groundwork for a seamless filming process. This involved collaborating closely with the client to select various potential locations, including parks and both private and public settings. The production team worked diligently with the Madagascar government to secure the necessary filming permits. This approach not only resulted in stunning visuals but also earned trust from the Kew team.

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The lesson of this project's success, Nantenaina explains, is that pre-production planning is key to both complex and relatively simple field productions, especially with international clients. Committing to a schedule and thinking through the shot list and storyboards ahead of time allow for better scene preparation and provides the production team with more information about the content. This structure, clarity and trust between DDC and our client also facilitates a greater flexibility when changes inevitably arise, and ensures our clients will still have a set of beautiful images and stories at the end of the production.

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As we reflect on this latest cinematic adventure, we are reminded of the importance of foresight and clear planning - whether it’s in media production or in the urgent need to protect our planet's threatened biodiversity.

‍

Our team is proud to be in collaboration with Kew's valuable programs in Madagascar and beyond, creating stories that continue to shine a spotlight on the beauty and fragility of our natural world.

‍

We look forward to working with you on our next groundbreaking films!

Recently, our talented team had the privilege of trekking into the captivating world of the Kew Madagascar Conservation Centre (KMCC). Led by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew's conservation effort is dedicated to protecting the island nation's unique flora and fauna.

‍

Nantenaina Rakotondranivo, the project's director of photography, shared insights into their immersive experience capturing the essence of KMCC's work: "The project began with a unique challenge: to embrace a contemplative and slower style of filmmaking that usual, in order to capture the natural beauty of the environment." The result was an exchange of knowledge and creativity, culminating in a visual narrative that honored the richness of Madagascar's biodiversity.

‍

Beyond the captivating imagery, the project underscored the importance of meticulous planning and organization in filmmaking. Nantenaina emphasized the significance of thorough pre-production in laying the groundwork for a seamless filming process. This involved collaborating closely with the client to select various potential locations, including parks and both private and public settings. The production team worked diligently with the Madagascar government to secure the necessary filming permits. This approach not only resulted in stunning visuals but also earned trust from the Kew team.

‍

The lesson of this project's success, Nantenaina explains, is that pre-production planning is key to both complex and relatively simple field productions, especially with international clients. Committing to a schedule and thinking through the shot list and storyboards ahead of time allow for better scene preparation and provides the production team with more information about the content. This structure, clarity and trust between DDC and our client also facilitates a greater flexibility when changes inevitably arise, and ensures our clients will still have a set of beautiful images and stories at the end of the production.

‍

As we reflect on this latest cinematic adventure, we are reminded of the importance of foresight and clear planning - whether it’s in media production or in the urgent need to protect our planet's threatened biodiversity.

‍

Our team is proud to be in collaboration with Kew's valuable programs in Madagascar and beyond, creating stories that continue to shine a spotlight on the beauty and fragility of our natural world.

‍

We look forward to working with you on our next groundbreaking films!