Date
27 March, 2025
Client
Zimi Records
Category
Music Video
Location
London
- about the project
Challenge
For Bakya, one of the biggest challenges was ensuring visual consistency across two very different shooting environments. Some scenes were filmed in Jamaica, while others were captured locally under tight lighting and equipment constraints.
The Jamaican footage had natural warmth and vibrancy, while our local setup relied on minimal lighting and improvised locations. To make it all feel like part of the same world, we had to carefully match:
it took precise coordination in both production and post, but the end result is a seamless blend that feels cohesive — even though the footage came from opposite sides of the world.
- Initial Consultation
- Concept Development
- Pre-Production Planning
- what we do
Solution
For this independent music video project, Bakya, our biggest production challenge was maintaining a consistent cinematic look across multiple shooting locations. Some of the visuals were captured in Jamaica, while the rest were filmed locally with limited lighting and resources.
Each location had its own vibe — natural island light vs. more controlled indoor setups — which created a risk of visual disconnect. But at Run Da Mic Productions, our focus is always on seamless storytelling, no matter where we shoot.
The Solution: Creative Planning & Post-Production Precision
To overcome this challenge, we applied our proven video production process:
📷 Matched Camera Settings – We coordinated with the Jamaica crew to align frame rates, resolutions, and visual tone from the start.
🎨 Professional Color Grading – In post-production, we used advanced grading techniques to blend tones and lighting styles for a polished, cinematic finish.
✂️ Rhythmic Editing – Our editing team used careful pacing and transitions to bridge footage from both locations into one cohesive visual narrative.
At Run Da Mic Productions, we specialize in turning creative challenges into visual strengths — whether we’re filming across cities or continents.
- the result
Video finalization
- Quality Assurance
- Color Grading
- Final Cut Approval
