Our Philosophy of Film
is that it's the best medium to express
reality while also escaping it
- DSP
Whatever your project, whether you're a business looking for a Commercial or Entertainment Digital Media Package
Or you're an individual client wanting a bespoke piece.
Darkstar Productions is here to plan, capture, & execute your project idea; Fusing Science, Technology, & Creativity to produce innovative digital media.
Contractor Rates
Professional Cinematography, VFX Compositing,
& Motion Graphics. Specialising in Commercial, Educational, & Entertainment Content.
at our rate of $40 per hour or a day rate of $400.
Contact us for a project discussion.
Please Note: Flat rates can be negotiated
depending on the project scale & complexity.
Commercial Business Videos
Bespoke Individual Client Videos
Educational Motion Graphic Explainer Videos
Real Estate & Product Showreels
Motion Graphics, Short Films, & Documentaries.
Post-Production Suite
Our Post-Production Suite consists of a state-of-the-art dual monitor setup & custom-built PC tower. The dual monitors are designed for colour accuracy, pixel, perfect, quality, & also enhanced work performance for demanding multi-sequence Editing & VFX Compositing projects.
Specs (For The Nerdy Among us)
2X Dual Monitor Setup - 1X Dell Monitor 1920x1080 HD & 1X Predator 2560x1440 2k IPS 165hz Monitor, 1X Mechanical Keyboard + Logitech Ergonomic Mouse, & Razer Headset.
1X Custom Built PC Tower - Intel Core i7-9700KF CPU @ 3.60Ghz, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GPU, 32Gb RAM Memory, Platinum Power Supply, 1X 2TB Internal Disc Drive, 1X 4TB Internal (Backups) Drive, & 2X 1TB SSD Fast (Work & System) Drives.
Software & Digital Asset Library
Adobe Creative Suite - Industry Standard Digital Media Software; Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, & More
Boris VFX Suite - Industry Standard Visual Effects Software for Visual Effects work & Film Footage Artefact Restoration; Silhouette, Mocha Pro, & Boris Plugins.
Maxon VFX Suite - Professional Motion Graphic, Animation, & Visual Effects Software; Red Giant/Universe, Trapcode, & Particular Plugins.
DAL (Digital Asset Library) - Our Premium Archive of Bespoke Coded Scripts, Motion Graphics, & VFX Assets. Plus Our Adobe Templates/Presets, Stock Footage, Soundtracks, Graphics, & VFX Assets of your selection.
Film Equipment: The Rig
1x Sony A7 Alpha III Full-frame Mirrorless 4K 30FPS/1080 125FPS Camera -
Designed for filming stunning cinematic shots also capable of shooting ultra-slow motion @ 125FPS, with low-light capability, & a camera sensor capable of capturing high-dynamic range for producing quality film footage.
2X Lenses - 1x Telescopic Sigma Lens 24 - 70mm F/2.8 & 1X 24mm Prime f/1.8
Both lenses are designed for shooting at shallow depths of field, with great low-light performance, & premium optics that produce stunning Bokeh. The Sigma lens provides more flexibility with wider focal lengths where as the Prime provides a wider field of view ideal for real estate videography and photography.
1x Variable ND Filter - Designed for controlling the amount of light absorbed by the camera sensor without having to change settings on the camera, sacrifice light, or adjust Aperture settings.
1x Godex HD External Monitor - A large external monitor that’s mounted onto the camera which allows for accurate playback of footage while out in the field shooting or for reviewing footage on the go.
EXTRA FILM EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES -
1X Gimble (Glidecam 5kg Limit), 1X Manfrotto Tripod (6kg Limit), 1X Small Rig Follow Focus Assist, 1X Small Rig Full Cage & Handle, 1X Tascam Audio Recorder, 1X Rode XLR Microphone, 1X Small Rig Wireless Shutter Button, 2X Sony Batteries, & 1X Powerbank, 1X 256Gb Ultra-Fast SD Card, 1X 16bg SD Card, & 2X 2Tb External Hard Drives. 1X Heavy Duty Camera Bag, 1X Spare Tripod (3kg limit), 1X Clapperboard, 1X Samsung Tablet & 1X Mac Pro Laptop For Portable Viewing of Footage, File Organisations, & Quick Edits while out in the field.