FireOne × Soaka Till Sunrise Production Execution Plan
A comprehensive operational blueprint for delivering two signature videos on aggressive deadlines through coordinated capture, cue-driven filming, and real-time editing workflows.
Deliver two core videos on compressed timelines by combining planned capture windows, cue-driven filming during live show moments, and on-site editing that ingests and assembles footage while production continues.
Video 1: Prep Film
Delivered before event start
Documents build progression from arrival through final readiness state
Video 2: 60s Highlight
Delivered Monday morning
Signature showcase of offshore fireworks, towers, pyro, CO₂, and crowd reactions
Key Principles
How We Ensure Nothing Is Missed
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Cue-Driven Coverage
Effects are precisely timed, so cameras move by cue—not guesswork. This eliminates missed moments and ensures cameras are positioned correctly before critical hits.
02
Dedicated Liaison
Deep Focus rep positioned beside Sachin for real-time coordination. Receives effect cues and relays instant calls to camera team for seamless positioning.
03
On-Site Editor Workflow
Footage is ingested and shaped during the event itself. Editor builds structure and pulls selects while filming continues, enabling Monday delivery.
04
Signature Framing
Audience foreground with effects behind—our focus-pull reveal look that showcases both crowd reaction and FireOne's technical execution simultaneously.
05
Safety First
All filming positions follow FireOne safety zones and laser protocols. Stage-facing cameras operate only when cleared to prevent sensor damage.
Roles & Responsibilities
Deep Focus Team
Director / Liaison
Backstage with Sachin—receives cues and calls moments to camera team
Triggers and coordinates all effects. Provides cue timing to liaison for camera positioning. Central coordination point for ensuring cameras capture every critical moment with proper advance notice.
Capture Timeline
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Phase 1: Pre-Event Build
Wed–Sat
Capture setup activity for Video 1: vehicles, pumps, rigging, towers build, control prep. Begin assembling Video 1 as footage is captured.
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Phase 2: Boat Setup
Sat 24th @ 11pm
Capture boat setup moments at peaks. Feeds add-on content and select inserts for Video 2 offshore fireworks sequences.
Editor continues assembly and final polish for Monday morning delivery of Video 2.
Pre-Event Build Coverage
Video 1 Execution
1
Wednesday
Beginning setup (1-person camera + drone)
2
Mid-Build Visit
Capture progress and scale
3
Near-Finish Visit
Capture "ready for showtime" reveal
Video 1 Focus
Document the full progression: arrival and scale → installation effort → final readiness state. This build narrative showcases FireOne's technical capabilities and operational precision.
Delivered before event start.
Three strategic visits ensure we capture the complete transformation from empty venue to fully-rigged production environment.
Event Night Coverage Priorities
Video 2 Execution
Highest Priority
Offshore boat fireworks behind stage during Machel
This is the signature identity shot—the unique visual that defines FireOne's execution for this event.
Must Capture
Water towers (scale + texture)
CO₂ hits (towers + stage)
Pyro hits (top stage + front stage)
Powder moments (short inserts)
Crowd framed with effects behind (focus-pull reveal)
1–2 quick control inserts (Sachin professionalism)
Performance Context
Machel and Bunji appear as anchors only—kept tight and focused. Performance moments frame the effects, not the other way around.
Camera Coverage Approach
Wide Scale Camera
Captures the big "geography" moments: stage + crowd + towers + offshore fireworks in one frame.
Stage-facing wide used only when cleared (laser safety protocol).
Tight Stage Camera
Captures pyro intro moments and performer anchors—short, high-impact beats that establish context and energy.
Crowd Focus-Pull Camera
Captures audience foreground reactions with effects behind—our signature look that reveals both human response and technical execution.
Drone (if included)
Captures event scale and offshore relationship during safe windows only. Provides context for venue geography and FireOne's multi-zone setup.
Laser Safety Protocol
Stage-Facing Wide Camera Operations
Why This Matters
Lasers can permanently damage camera sensors when shooting directly into stage beams. Even brief exposure during powerful laser sequences can cause irreversible sensor damage, ruining expensive equipment and footage.
Default Posture
When laser status is unknown or active, stage-facing wide camera is tilted down/away or lens capped to prevent accidental exposure.
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Is laser being used?
Confirm whether laser effects are part of the show design.
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When is it active?
Identify specific timing windows when lasers are operational.
3
Who controls it?
Establish direct contact with laser operator for coordination.
4
Safe capture windows?
Determine if laser can be temporarily disabled/redirected for filming.
Rule: Stage-facing wide is pointed at stage only when cleared/confirmed safe by laser operator or show control.
On-Site Editing Workflow
Why Monday Delivery Works
During Filming
Editor ingests footage continuously—cards rotate through editor station. Footage is organized into priority bins: boat fireworks, towers, CO₂, pyro, crowd focus pulls, control inserts, performers.
Early Assembly
Editor starts building Video 2 structure during the event itself: hook → FireOne showcase → performer anchors → logo end. Timeline takes shape while filming continues.
Result
By the time filming ends, the edit is already partially built—making Monday delivery realistic and clean. Final polish happens overnight, not from scratch.
This workflow is what separates aggressive delivery timelines from impossible ones. Parallel processing means we're not starting the edit after the event—we're finishing it.
Communication & Cue System
How We Stay Aligned
Backstage Liaison
Deep Focus liaison receives "incoming effect" cues from Sachin and translates them into camera team calls. Liaison uses quick, clear terminology to position cameras before each critical moment hits.
Boat fireworks start
Towers next
CO₂ drop
Pyro hit
Powder moment
Finale sequence
What This Prevents
Missed hits: cameras positioned before the effect triggers
Wrong angle at wrong moment: cameras know what's coming next
"We didn't get the big moment" problems: advance notice eliminates guesswork
This coordination system is the operational backbone of cue-driven coverage. Without it, even the best camera operators are reacting too late to capture peak moments cleanly.
Deliveries & Review
Video 1
Delivered before event start
Social-ready export documenting full build progression
Video 2
Delivered Monday morning
Social-ready export + FireOne logo end frame
Review Process
FireOne assigns one approval contact for quick sign-off. This streamlines decision-making and prevents delivery delays caused by multiple reviewers.
Minor adjustments handled fast within the delivery window as agreed. We build revision time into the schedule so feedback doesn't derail the timeline.
What We Need From FireOne
To Execute Smoothly
Operational
Cue timing (even approximate) for:
Machel intro pyro
Boat fireworks start
Tower sequences + powder moments
Bunji daytime fireworks window
Access & Safety
Filming zones and vantage points:
Safe filming zones / restricted zones
Best vantage points for stage + offshore fireworks alignment
Drone permissions and safe windows (if drone included)
Clear communication on these items before production starts prevents last-minute scrambling and ensures our team can focus on capturing great footage instead of solving logistical problems in real time.