Creative, engaging content that communicates ideas – and entertains.
Olaus Roe is a video production company based in Bristol UK, with a global reach spanning all aspects of film and video. Established in 2003, our objective has always been to increase and enhance communication between our clients and their audiences.
Using our combined unique skills and business knowledge, we know how to help brands connect and communicate with their audiences giving measurable results. We aim to be as creative as we can possibly be when approaching every one of our projects.
Our team is passionate about developing informative, engaging and entertaining video content that connects with people, deepens viewer relationships and takes brands in exciting new directions. Below are a few reels that give an insight into our work, with more details and an expanded selection of some of our projects lower down the page…
We help companies by taking care of the creative side of video production, pre-production, filming, post-production and delivery. We can also secure all the necessary paperwork and permissions, filming, editing and mastering for broadcast. As CAA permit holders and drone operators, we are even able to take aerial shots to get impressive images from above.
Using the combined talent, skills and strategic knowledge of our team, we work across the four key areas of corporate film, TV commercials, motion graphics & animation and broadcast graphics & visual FX.
Graphic sequences to enhance and explain content, shot correction, compositing to create what cannot be filmed by camera alone, globes, maps, animated text and diagrams, right through to photo-real recreations of the real to the surreal. We also design and produce title sequences for film and TV, as well as end credits, straps and transitions for film or programme content.
Unlike a regular volumetric virtual studio, our compact set-up utilises a high definition LED screen which means a macro lens can be focused at close distance to the background without the appearance of unwanted interference patterns.
Bespoke progamming makes our system simple to use, forgiving of lens changes and capable of loading and saving pre-made background scenarios and animation actions in a matter of seconds. Shot backplates can be utilised, but working in Unreal Engine we can create backgrounds to match your requirements that will allow you much more creative control and flexibility on set, in what would normally be unalterable post-production decisions. For example try moving the camera to a different position in the environment, change the direction of sunlight, or remove it completely and make it a stormy rainswept night.
Camera operators also have free rein to move a near 360° and the virtual background tracks to follow. Likewise, slide in toward the background or go handheld and movement tracks perfectly. The camera operator can concentrate on the shot, with the confidence that the background movement and interactions will be consistent and timed perfectly each time.
Motion graphics and animation can really help to engage and maintain interest in your film, as well as helping the message to be more memorable. Sometimes the aim may just be to create great-looking video to attract interest – and at other times, such as with explainer videos or brand, product and service promos it can be essential to describe the content as clearly and succinctly as possible. We can animate in any style of both 2D and 3D, from abstract to photo-real, and we can design, build and animate CGI content to the highest quality.
We’ve produced short films for cinema release which have included Dolby Surround sound mixes and a combination of live footage and VFX sequences. We’ve also produced and delivered cinema commercials and produced visuals effects and title sequences for feature film release.
In all these cases we’ve had to deal with the technical issues associated with cinema production including dealing with colour space, resolution and even Sony Surround Sound mixing. We also master media and distribute direct to national cinemas for independent film distribution.
You can brief us on your audience and objectives so that we can produce storyboards and scripts, or we can work to your own boards if that’s preferred. We’ve filmed in locations all over the world, we can work to all styles of both 2D and 3D animation and we can combine live-action and animation if required to produce TV spots, promos and virals that communicate your message clearly and achieve results. We handle all clearances, permissions paperwork and technical checks and can deliver your copy to any media destination worldwide, ready for broadcast.
We take a unique approach to corporate video production for every client. Video can be used across all media and devices too, including apps and websites, as well as more traditional media such as cinema and television. (ie: for TV commercials, social media, web promos, virals, events, etc).
Video dominates internet and mobile traffic by an ever-increasing rate, generating more shareable content and boosting your SEO, helping you to make your success rate more measurable. We can help you to stand out and make the most of the opportunities.
Our team has a vast amount of expertise producing content for brand launch and evolution, employee engagement, B2B and B2C communications, working with senior executives of global organisations, to employees who have never been filmed before. We also have a flawless track record working in situations where there may be vulnerable individuals, children or safety considerations.
LET’S TALK ABOUT A VIDEO PROJECT
– +44 (0) 117 925 0481 / email us –We’re a short trip to Bristol Temple Meads train station, and an even shorter trip to a wide selection of coffee shops, restaurants and bars.
Based in the heart of Bristol’s media community, our studio offers a great environment for all of our production, post production VFX, editing and animation work. From this studio we plan, develop, online and deliver content around the world with TVCs regularly being delivered to global as well as all of the UK network TV channels.
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