Your complete production guide for delivering two priority films on tight deadlines. Here are our suggested deliverables, creative direction, execution strategy, and team coordination — all designed to showcase FireOne's craft at Soaka Till Sunrise.
Mission Brief: Two Priority Films, Zero Compromises
Dual Deliverables on Deadline
This coverage plan prioritizes two essential films: a Pre-Event Prep Film delivered before the event starts, and an Event Highlight Film delivered Monday morning. Both films showcase FireOne's technical excellence and artistic control.
Event Snapshot
Start time: Sunday, March 25th at 3:00am
SFX arsenal: 8 water towers, CO₂ towers + stage units, pyro (top + front stage), boat fireworks offshore, colored powder
Control: Sachin triggering all cues backstage with DF liaison stationed beside him for real-time coordination
Video 1
Prep Film
45–60 seconds
Delivered pre-event
Video 2
Highlight Film
75–90 seconds
Delivered Monday AM
Priority Deadline
Full SFX Capture
Core Deliverables: What You're Getting
1
Pre-Event Prep Film (45–60s)
Vehicles arriving on site, pumps and rigging installation, tower construction progression, control station preparation, and final ready state — all captured to build anticipation before the first cue fires. This film is delivered before the event starts, positioning FireOne's technical mastery front and center.
Build sequence: pumps to towers
Control prep and system checks
Final ready state before showtime
2
Event Highlight Film (75–90s)
The main attraction. This film follows the 80/20 rule: 80% FireOne effects and technical craft integrated with crowd reaction, 20% performers and event context anchored by Machel and Bunji. Delivered Monday morning, this is your premium showcase of SFX excellence at Sokah Till Sunrise.
Tower sequences, pyro hits, boat fireworks
Crowd-integrated visuals (foreground/background)
Machel + Bunji as contextual anchors
Optional Add-Ons Available
Boat setup BTS video (Tuesday delivery)
Micro-reels pack (4–6 short clips)
Organizer testimonial reel
Photo selects from event coverage
Same-night peak moment clip (if required for immediate social push)
Creative Rules: Making This Look Premium
Non-Negotiable: This is SFX show capture, not generic party recap. The effects are the hero; performers support the story.
The Hero Is the Effect
Every frame reinforces that FireOne controlled the atmosphere. Water towers, CO₂ blasts, pyro hits, and offshore fireworks dominate the visual language. Performers provide context and energy but never overshadow the technical craft.
Signature Visual Style
Crowd in foreground, FireOne effects behind them. Use rack focus (focus pull) repeatedly: start on faces or hands in sharp focus, then shift focus to water towers, CO₂ blasts, pyro, or boat fireworks in the background. This technique creates depth and anchors the effects in the live atmosphere.
The Viewer Should Feel This
"FireOne controlled the entire atmosphere of Sokah Street." Every cut, every transition, every rack focus moment should communicate mastery, precision, and spectacle. The edit pacing matches the rhythm of the show: calm control, explosive moments, sustained energy.
Key Visual Moments to Capture
Machel Sequence
Intro pyro synchronized to soundtrack
Boat fireworks behind stage
8-tower symmetry firing patterns
Bunji Sequence
Daytime fireworks visibility
CO₂ and water tower sequences
Colored powder dispersal moments
Execution Strategy: How We Hit Every Deadline
1
Pre-Event Capture (Wed–Sat)
Capture build progression: pumps, towers, rigging, control station prep. As footage is captured, the on-site editor begins assembling Video 1 (Prep Film) to ensure delivery before event start. This phase establishes the technical foundation and behind-the-scenes story.
2
Boat Setup Capture (Sat 11:00pm)
Capture key setup moments for the offshore fireworks rig. This footage feeds the optional boat setup BTS video and provides select inserts for Video 2. Peak setup moments are prioritized for quick turnaround.
3
Event Coverage (Sun 3:00am Onward)
Cue-driven coverage guided by Sachin with DF liaison stationed beside him calling upcoming hits to the camera team. Priority moments include Machel intro pyro, boat fireworks during Machel, 8-tower symmetry sequences, colored powder dispersal, and Bunji's daytime fireworks with water/CO₂ integration.
4
On-Site Post Workflow (Critical)
On-site editor begins ingest, selects, and early assembly while filming continues. This parallel workflow ensures Monday delivery is realistic without compromising quality. Editor works in phases: rough selects during event, assembly immediately after, final polish and delivery Monday morning.
"The on-site editor is the secret weapon for meeting Monday delivery. Parallel workflows eliminate post-event bottlenecks and keep quality high under deadline pressure."
Ingests footage, creates selects, assembles rough cut during event
What We Need From FireOne: Quick Inputs Only
Required Confirmations
To finalize positions, timing, and coordination, we need quick confirmations on the following inputs. Even approximate timing helps the team prepare.
Cue Timing (Approximate Is Fine)
Machel intro pyro timing
Boat fireworks start window
Tower/powder sequence timing
Bunji daytime fireworks window
Safe Filming Zones + Vantage Points
Best position to frame stage + offshore fireworks together
Optimal angle for 8-tower symmetry view
Safe zones for camera movement during pyro
Control Integration
Space for DF liaison next to Sachin
Comms method for real-time cue calls
Audio + Soundtrack
FOH or DJ feed availability for edit sync
Soundtrack usage permissions (Machel sync)
Drone (If Included)
Flight permissions confirmed
Safe flight windows (avoid pyro conflicts)
Next Step After Approval
Once inputs are confirmed, we lock team roles, finalize capture positions, confirm edit workflow phases, and establish delivery format with approval contact for quick Monday sign-off.