Northern Sky Films (NSF) is a production company based in the northwestern coast of Spain. We offer a variety of services for film and television production.


Our list of services include (but are not limited to):
Pre-production Casting, Film Scheduling, Costume Design, Location Scouting, Radio Production,
Commercial Production, Postproduction, Computer Graphics and Animation, Music Selection and Original Score, Equipment Rentals and more

OUR POSTPRODUCTION SERVICES


Editing:

Although techniques and methods have changed, the concept of visual image editing has not. Since the birth of cinematography the goal of storytelling has remained the same: to tell an engaging story.
Editing is not only a technical process, it is the step in which raw footage is transformed, thus giving birth to the magic of cinema.
There have been cases in which gifted editors have turned mediocre material into great films. The most insignificant details in the right context can become a tool to influence the emotional world of the audience. At NSF, our editors are top rated professionals who possess the ability to deeply comprehend, both logically and emotionally, the material at hand. The editing of a film or TV series begins with the identification of primary and secondary plot lines. At this time the director familiarizes the editor with his vision of the story and how to approach the material.
The next step involves reviewing the draft footage and making certain that it is in compliance with the director's stated vision. After these discussions, we can begin the work of assembling the first rough edited version. At the same time the musical score of the project also begins to take shape. In many cases, the addition of music changes the dynamics and rhythm of the footage. That's why we believe that these processes should happen simultaneously.
The same approach is often used in the case of special effects if they carry a thematic or emotional load.
When all the components are in place, the final version starts to emerge. It would seem that at this point the majority of the work is finished, but as experience shows, this is usually when the most significant alterations take place. This can be the most difficult stage in the process of creation. The picture is later sent for sound production and color correction.


Sound Production:

This is a particularly interesting process. In many cases, the sound quality of the picture may decide its future fate.
Sound can provide depth to perception and adds an extra dimension to the image on the screen. Well-made sound can improve ordinary material and give it qualities that were originally not present. Sound can create an atmosphere of anxiety or joy, fear or inspiration. Our sound directors can create an emotional layer that complements the mood of the frame.
Many of them are professional musicians, so the sound in their hands turns into a kind of musical score. We also work with many renowned foley artists in the field of synchronized sound. A foley artist is a person who recreates, for example, the creak of a door or the sound of footsteps for the desired atmosphere in the frame. Today, many sound directors resort to available audio libraries of synchronized sounds in order to save money. However, we believe that these libraries can only be used in addition to the work of a good foley artist.


Music:

We work with well-known composers specializing in different musical genres with extensive experience in film.
Our clients have access to limitless musical possibilities. We cooperate with many different musical ensembles from symphony orchestras to rock bands and DJs.
We also work successfully with folk music specialists from different countries.


Color Correction:

In this department we have access to a unique group of specialists in the field of color correction.
Almost all our partners working in this area have a classical school of fine art behind them, which gives them a unique aesthetic and a deep understanding of the laws of human perception of color, light and shadow.
The work is realized on the most modern studio equipment allowing to achieve the highest quality standards.


Graphics:

We create all types of special effects, including composing, 2D and 3D graphics.
Our specialists can advise your crew on how to set up film shoots correctly to later be supplemented with computer graphics.


Equipment Rental:

We work with many companies in Europe, Asia, North and South America that have the ability to provide equipment for projects of any budget and complexity.
Our principal partner is the Spanish company Visual Media located in Madrid, Spain.
NSF is a full representative of Visual Media in the northwestern Iberian Peninsula, where we provide services to all the northern regions of Spain and Portugal.
We have a complete catalogue of movie and TV audio equipment at the cutting edge of modern technology.