Why Choose Shanghai for Your Next Automotive Film Project?
Shanghai, China’s bustling metropolis, offers a dynamic backdrop for automotive film production. With its futuristic skyline, historic streets, and expansive highways, the city provides diverse filming locations that cater to high-end car commercials, documentaries, and branded content. At Shoot in China, we leverage our deep local expertise to deliver seamless automotive filming services tailored to international standards.
Our Comprehensive Automotive Production Services
From concept to final cut, our boutique production house handles every aspect of automotive film shoots in Shanghai and beyond. Here’s how we elevate your project:
- Bilingual Crews & Fixers: Navigate China’s filming regulations with our fluent English/Mandarin teams.
- High-End Equipment: Access ARRI, Sony Venice, and RED cameras paired with cinematic lighting rigs.
- Aerial Filming: Licensed drone pilots capture sweeping shots using DJI Matrice and Inspire systems.
- Post-Production: Edit, grade, and localize footage with DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Suite.
Case Study: Luxury Car Commercial in Pudong
For a recent BMW campaign, we coordinated a night shoot along the neon-lit Bund, securing permits, managing crowd control, and deploying a Technocrane for dramatic tracking shots. Our workflow included:
- Pre-production scouting of 10+ locations across Shanghai.
- Multi-camera setup with ARRI Alexa Mini LF for HDR output.
- Real-time dailies review with the client via Frame.io.
Beyond Shanghai: Nationwide Automotive Filming Capabilities
While our headquarters are in Shanghai, we operate throughout China, including:
- Beijing: Government liaison for Great Wall road shoots.
- Chengdu: Mountainous terrain for off-road vehicle tests.
- Shenzhen: EV brand collaborations with tech-forward aesthetics.
Client Benefits
- Cost Efficiency: Local partnerships reduce location and equipment expenses by 30-40%.
- Speed: Rapid permit processing (avg. 5 business days).
- Quality: Academy Award-winning DP consultants available.
CTA: Contact us today at [email protected] to discuss your next automotive film project in China.