Hyundai’s 2024 Cars: Working as Line Producer and Director in Seoul.

I recently had the incredible opportunity to work in collaboration with a brilliant agency as the field producer and director for a segment of Hyundai’s promotional video for the 2024 Elantra and Sonata in Seoul, South Korea.

Filmed in a high quality studio against a green screen backdrop, the video aimed to showcase the sleek design and innovative features of Hyundai’s latest models. I wore multiple hats on this production, ensuring every detail was perfect. My role involved collaborating with experts in Seoul’s video production industry as well as working with the agency to ensure that all production needs were met. (more…)

Mar 22

2019

Francois Saikaly

Video Production

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Flying a Drone in South Korea

2018 Drone Reel

I’ve had a desire to start filming with drones for a while so last summer I decided to purchase a DJI Mavic 2 Pro. Having the opportunity to see the world from above and to capture it’s beauty from there was a real eye opener. Drone videos can be seen all over the place online but flying yourself is a very different and exciting experience. After working through a busy Sept and October I travelled to 7 locations in South Korea hurrying to film what I wanted before it got cold and the leaves fell off the trees.

This is some of the highlights of the footage:

I decided to go with the Mavic 2 Pro because of it’s 1 inch sensor. Finally there was small and compact drone that had a quality 1 inch sensor, exposure that could be adjusted. For myself it was the perfect drone to start off with. Who knows, maybe as the journey continues I will desire a drone that is twice the size and price. For now this drone is perfect.

Nov 24

2016

Francois Saikaly

Video Production

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Climate Reality Project

The climate reality project’s mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every level of society. Over the past six years they hold a live-streamed multi-media show called 24 hours of reality where they highlight the top 24 carbon dioxide emitting countries. (more…)

Feb 16

2015

Francois Saikaly

Video Production

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Shooting for Badminton Unlimited

Last week I shot 2 segments for Badminton Unlimited, the first segment was shot in Seoul and the second one in Suwon, South Korea. It was a busy day that included shooting Son Wan Ho’s interview before practice at Taerung National Training center, (more…)

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Hyundai’s 2024 Cars: Working as Line Producer and Director in Seoul.

Flying a Drone in South Korea

Climate Reality Project

Shooting for Badminton Unlimited