How We Helped Nikkiso Cosmodine, Capture Authentic Employee Stories

Client: Nikkiso Cosmodine Pvt. Ltd. Industry: Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing

The Challenge

Nikkiso Cosmodine, a global leader in industrial engineering, was looking for a professional photographer and videographer for their Vadodara, India plant. Their requirement was to capture authentic employee interviews and high-quality industrial photographs for internal and marketing use.

The project was complex due to the following challenges:
✔️ Remote Supervision: The shoot was to be remotely executed, with a key visualizer based in London.
✔️ Authenticity in Employee Interviews: The client wanted natural and candid interviews, but employees were initially scripted and rehearsed.
✔️ Technical Challenges: Ensuring disturbance-free audio in an active industrial environment.
✔️ Initial Misalignment in Scope: The client initially estimated one-day coverage, but a proper assessment revealed the need for three days of shooting to meet their expectations.

Our Approach

Client got my reference from one of their reputed vendors. The first step was to establish clear communication.

1. Understanding Client Needs (Pre-Shoot Consultation)

📌 Virtual Meetings with Stakeholders:

Conducted multiple video conferences with the IT Head in India, the Vice President, and the Visualizer.
Understood their vision, expectations, and reference materials.
Helped the client realize the need for an extended shooting schedule to match the desired quality.

📌 Technical Planning & Budgeting:

Finalized the number of shoot days, camera requirements, interview setups, and budget after detailed discussions.

2. Location Recce & Strategy Adjustment

📌 On-Site Visit & Employee Interaction:

Conducted a pre-shoot recce to analyze the location, lighting, and sound conditions.
Major Finding: Employees had memorized scripted answers, which was against the natural and candid tone requested by the client.

📌 Making Employees Comfortable:

Conducted one-on-one discussions with all 7 interviewees.
Explained the shoot’s purpose, encouraging them to speak naturally instead of memorizing answers.
Created a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, ensuring a smooth shoot day.

📌 Client Feedback:
The visualizer and local team highly appreciated this approach.

3. Execution & Final Shoot

📌 Shoot Days Adjustment:

Initially planned for 1-day photography + video, but after consultation, the client agreed to 2 days of video + 1 day of photography for better results.

📌 Candid & Professional Execution:

Since the employees were already comfortable, capturing natural expressions and conversations became easy.
Used high-end audio solutions to minimize industrial noise and ensure clear interviews.

📌 Final Outcome:
✔️ Client Satisfaction: The shoot was executed successfully, meeting all expectations.
✔️ Future Opportunities: The client was so happy with the results that they invited us to shoot for their operations in other countries Like Germany , South korea and USA.

Key Takeaways for Future Industrial Shoots

💡 Understanding Requirements Deeply:

Often, the first inquiry comes from HR, IT, or personal assistants, who may not fully understand the creative process.
As professionals, it’s our responsibility to guide them through the process and align their expectations with reality.

💡 Budget & Scope Adjustments:

Clients may initially have budget constraints, but if they understand the value, they are open to expanding the scope for better results.

💡 Pre-Shoot Preparation Matters:

A simple recce and employee interaction session transformed the entire shoot experience.

Conclusion

This project reinforced the importance of clear communication, technical expertise, and making clients &
subjects comfortable. It also highlighted how a well-planned approach leads to long-term client
relationships and international opportunities.

And now, the result of this collaboration.
Final Images

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