Music video production has been a hallmark for VE over the years. This visually appealing tour around Tokyo is just the latest in our long history of our music video production in Japan. High-end equipment sourcing, tight schedules, long hours, last minute changes are all part of the creative process, which we understand instinctively. VE... more

This hour-long special was the first episode of a new series “World Stage” broadcast on MTV networks around the globe. The Coldplay concert was an epic production for virgin earth, with 15 HD cameras and 96 tracks of audio recorded on two 48-channel consoles. virgin earth coordinated between MTV UK and the venue, the promoter... more

virgin earth created this cool fast-paced tour through Tokyo using time-laspe photography, compositing chroma key talent shot in the studio. The video was shown to worldwide Cisco executives visiting Japan. Shot on a Canon D5 and using various car mounts. Credits: virgin earth, inc. for Tim Fink Media and Entertainment Director: Gisli Snaer ve services:... more

A collaboration between cultures 1996 Struggle for Hope features cellist Yo-Yo Ma performing JS Bach’s Fifth Suite for Unaccompanied Cello together with famous Kabuki actor and Japanese living legend Bando Tamasaburō. Produced over two years, in 16mm film, with the performance shot in 35mm film, virgin earth tracked the growing creative collaboration between these two... more

virgin earth and Gotcha Media combined to produce this live HD simulcast of a high-profile StrikeForce/M-1 Global match from San Jose. We received a live satellite in full HD and mixed this with Japanese talent and color commentary from Aoyama Earth Studio. Gotcha Media produced the live HD web stream for audiences in Japan. Client:... more

This NatGeo production describes what happened on August 6, 1945, through the eyes of those in the air who delivered the fateful payload and those on the ground who suffered its horrific consequences. Producer/Director/Writer: Pamela Caragol Wells Client: National Geographic Television VE’s roles: Production management, location coordination, casting and wardrobe for period re-creation scenes, and... more

We first met Bon Jovi shooting overseas artists for MTV in Japan in the 1980s. Since then, we have shot numerous concerts for Bon Jovi on subsequent visits to Japan. Part of a unique promotional tour, this Zepp Tokyo concert was filmed in a club setting, with a live satellite uplink to five other Zepp... more

virgin earth produced 2 ninety-minute shows in Japan for Supermodel, a “next top model” reality show for Swiss TV. The shoot took in 27 different locations throughout Japan in just 8 days, with 5 models on camera and an entourage of 45 support staff. On short notice, the virgin earth team brought together all the... more

In this truly unique project, virgin earth facilitated the return of the Food Network’s U.S. Iron Chef series to its birthplace, shooting 2 one-hour shows in the culinary school kitchens of the series originator, Dr. Yukio Hattori. Working closely with Dr. Hattori and collaborating with local Iron Chef brand owners Fuji TV, we provided 8... more

ve was brought into this project to shoot Beyonce’s live-to-tape concert filmed at Tokyo’s Budokan at the last minute. ve acted as assistant directors to supply technical and creative expertise, and to smooth coordination between AEG Live and their Japanese suppliers. The show was unique because it was her birthday, and by meeting tight deadlines... more

virgin earth gives back: xtraordinary minds sharing inspiring ideas. May 2009, May 2010 For the first TEDxTokyo event in 2009, virgin earth team contributed their production management expertise for the video crew, shooting the presentations with 4 HD cameras streaming them live. In 2010, we were back as the Filming Sponsor of all video content,... more

Over the years, virgin earth has created numerous TV commercials and product launch videos for Kawasaki on tight budgets. The need for secrecy for pre-release bikes requires a very flexible approach to production. For this ZRX1200 TV commercial we found a discreet studio in Tokyo to shoot the bike using a Sony F900R CineAlta Camera,... more

Followed Avon’s global goodwill ambassador, Reese Witherspoon, as she met a local group of breast cancer survivors and launched a worldwide awareness and charity campaign for breast cancer. Director: Dickie Plofker Client: Avon VE’s roles: Production coordination, video crew and gear, teleprompting and satellite services. more

This film documents the collaboration between Yo-Yo Ma and folk artists Mark O’Connor and Edgar Meyer in a celebration of America’s rich folk music tradition based on the album Appalachia Waltz. Shot at Suntory Hall, Japan’s premier live music venue. Director: Niv Fichman Client: Rhombus Media VE’s roles: Japan producer, production and location management, live... more

Thirty Japanese musicians joined Jon Bon Jovi and his band onstage at Yokohama Arena for this special “unplugged” concert. Director: Anthony M. Bongiovi Client: TBJ Entertainment VE’s roles: Handled a 15-camera shoot, integrating Bon Jovi’s eight-camera concert video system with seven additional cameras. Services included production management, assistant director, camera operators, equipment rentals, specialty grip... more

This multi-day shoot tracked architectural trends in one of the world’s most densely packed cities to discover how architects create the feeling of space where there is virtually none. Director: Sean Dasher Client: Actuality Productions VE’s roles: Research, production and location management, camera and second-unit camera, audio capture and all logistics. more

This multiple Emmy Award winner primetime TV show, is built around random spontaneity. ve intensely prepared to ensure the massive logistics of shooting on 15 cameras, in over 20 locations were all in place to ensure nothing interferes with the race on the day. Producing a show requires up to 3 months preparation, negotiating permissions... more

virgin earth is working with Gunter Pauli of ZERI (Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives) to bring his ideas for creating the Blue Economy — 100 million jobs in 10 years — to life. The videos are shown on the UN Environment Programme website and Thomson Reuters. virgin earth’s ‘giving back’ campaign put our expertise to work creating... more

The shoot for this Discovery Channel ident, used by Discovery Channels around the world, provided special challenges interfacing with Tokyo Coroner’s Office. ve organized shooting and lighting on the move without any prior access to the location, including helicopter shots for the opening scenes. Credits: Red Bee Media for Discovery Networks Director: Kevin Hill ve... more

For Asian Divas, a series of concerts featuring Asian artists, virgin earth directed produced and edited this promotion video featuring Japan’s iconic diva Yuming, Ayaka Hirahara and My Linh for our client Dentsu Music. The video was shot on a Panasonic HVX200 P2 camera, which marked the beginning of our work perfecting a tapeless workflow.... more

For this promotional video featuring Logitec’s Driving Force GT game steering wheel, ve took the storyboard concept supplied by our client in the U.S. and brought it to life in Japan. We recorded the 3D HD graphics from the game, together with live pictures shot in front of a green screen. We also coordinated the... more

An integral part of producing this 60-minute docu-drama was providing the casting, location and production management that brought to the screen the tragic Lucie Blackman murder case. The sensitivity of the case in Japan, tested our local knowledge and expertise in organizing all aspects of the production, to ensure the locations and re-enactments were authentic.... more