Author: Zach
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Phoenix Films Japan in 2023
An Update from director Zach Kuhn about the recent productions from Phoenix Films
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Cosplay Modeling Mayhem with Phoenix Films!
Hi guys, Zach here! Summer is over, and as Halloween creeps closer and closer, I had a chance to reflect on the busy summer I had, both with my company, and with the studio opening up, and with photography. I was hired by my friend Grisky to take cosplay photos at Tokyo Game Show this…
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Phoenix Films Opens a Studio in Ginza!
For 2 years, I’ve been ‘based’ out of a Regus rented office in Kannai, the size of a walk-in closet, as a matter of convenience and legality, for my film production business to operate. Phoenix Films, however, always existed as an entity that thrived on being out of the office and interacting with our clients…
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Portfolio: Kojo Apple Emergency Light
This is a video commissioned by Kojo Industries, a very good client of mine. Featuring a model from Aomori and the music of another Aomori native, this video features an intriguing product displayed recently by Kojo at a number of events around Japan-an Aomori Apple-shaped emergency light. I used color correction techniques to give this…
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Sample Video: PARTY AND EVENT FILMING
A few weeks ago, I was invited to film a party in Tokyo’s trendy Daikanyama district with local party group Tokyo Maniacs and arranged and put together by promoters Church of Trance. The Church of Trance head, in particular, wanted me to film an after video using the music of one of the headlining DJs,…
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What Can Video Editors Do For You?
As a video editor, a question I regularly get asked is ‘whats the advantage of hiring an editor when I could do it myself?’ A common misconception is that doing it yourself will save money, time, and still produce a high quality piece. I’ve covered the basics in a previous post, but I’d like to…
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The Importance of the Banner on Facebook Pages
The advent of the Pages on Facebook has drastically changed the way companies and individuals do business. The ability to reach customers and promote their product or service on online media has never been easier, and the way we can showcase this is always changing. Recently, Facebook has allowed us to add videos to the…
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Bashamichi is Beautiful
I have made another demo reel showcasing the beautiful and historic district of Bashamichi near the Phoenix Films office in Yokohama. Bashamichi is one of the oldest parts of downtown Yokohama and a center of nightlife, outdoor cafes, and upscale shopping. Lots of small restaurants and shops line the main road, which features wrought iron…
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Phoenix Film Productions Demonstration – Folly Beach
Nothing beats one of the best beaches in America, right? I had the opportunity to spend part of May in Folly Beach with my family, and I made this demonstration reel from the footage I filmed. We had a wide variety of weather – from sunny, hot, humid days, to a crazy thunderstorm flooding the…