Post-Production Supervisor Services
We manage post-production across Japan, from OMNIBUS JAPAN and Imagica Entertainment in Tokyo to THE SEVEN and vfxNova.
Japan's post-production trade handles over 4,000 titles a year, and Tokyo is the main hub. OMNIBUS JAPAN in Akasaka, THE SEVEN (tied to TBS broadcast), Imagica Entertainment (the market leader), and vfxNova (with an LA office) lead the field. They all offer DaVinci Resolve grading, 4K/6K/HDR workflows, and VFX work. Japan's first DaVinci Certified Trainer works in Tokyo, which shows how deep the local skills run. The J-LOC Subsidy Program gives back up to 50% on qualifying spend.
We connect you with post-production supervisors who know Japan's post world and how its business works. Our network covers pros who handle Japanese firm-to-firm ties and link Tokyo houses with global partners. They deliver final masters that meet both Japanese broadcast standards and global theatrical and streaming specs.
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Capabilities
Post-Production Expertise
We connect you with skilled post-production supervisors who run every stage of post, from editorial through delivery. Your project lands on time and to a high standard.
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Editorial Management
- Editor coordination
- Cut approvals
- Version control
- Screening setup
- Picture lock management
Editorial Excellence
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VFX Supervision
- Vendor management
- Shot tracking
- Review sessions
- Quality control
- Delivery coordination
VFX Mastery
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Sound & Music
- Sound editorial
- Mix supervision
- Music coordination
- ADR management
- Final mix delivery
Audio Excellence
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Delivery
- Format specifications
- QC management
- Master creation
- Distribution prep
- Archive coordination
Delivery Expertise
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Why Us
Why Choose Our Supervisors
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Tokyo Post House Knowledge
Our supervisors hold standing ties at OMNIBUS JAPAN, THE SEVEN, Imagica Entertainment, and vfxNova across Tokyo.
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Japanese Delivery Standards
Our team meets Japanese broadcast standards, theatrical specs, and global streaming delivery needs from Tokyo facilities.
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Japanese-English Supervision
Our bilingual supervisors bridge Japanese business culture and global shoot practices, and they manage ties with local post teams.
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J-LOC Budget Optimization
Our supervisors manage post budgets and make the most of the J-LOC subsidy (up to 50%) on eligible post spend in Japan.
On Location
Post Supervisors Managing Tokyo Finishing Pipelines
Close Tokyo ties keep our post supervisors near Imagica, OMNIBUS JAPAN in Akasaka, and THE SEVEN inside the TBS broadcast group. Sony PCL finishing rooms sit minutes away across the city.
They book DaVinci Resolve grading suites, HDR and Dolby Vision finishing, ADR sessions in Shibuya and Shinjuku studios, and VFX shot turnover. Notes go out in both languages. They match Japanese broadcast specs for NHK, Fuji TV, and TBS. They also cover DCP theatrical and Netflix Japan platform masters.
J-LOC spend tracking matters as much as creative review. Our supervisors flag eligible post spend for METI and JFC under the J-LOC subsidy. They also bridge the time-zone gaps between Tokyo, Yokohama partners, and Western clients.
They shape sign-off flows that respect the nemawashi style Japanese teams expect. From picture lock through QC and archive, they keep editorial, sound, music, and VFX vendors moving against one master schedule. Streaming and theatrical files then ship on the date promised at greenlight.
From the first edit, the supervisor owns the post plan and holds every vendor to it. They route the cut through grading, sound, and VFX, then chase Rec.709 and HDR deliverables against the broadcaster spec. Work spreads across Imagica, Tac System, and Marza Animation Planet rooms, with each handover logged. When a Dolby Vision pass or a DCP fails QC, they flag the fix early, so the master still lands on date.
We source post supervisors from our vetted Japan network and check each one on real finishing credits. They are bilingual in Japanese and English, so notes read clearly on both sides of the Pacific. Post budgets are quoted in JPY, plus the standard 10 percent consumption tax, with J-LOC-eligible lines marked. Their schedules build in the Tokyo time-zone gap and the Golden Week and Obon weeks, when local houses run light.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What post-production facilities are available in Japan?
Japan's post sector sits in Tokyo. It is led by Imagica Entertainment (the market leader), OMNIBUS JAPAN in Akasaka, THE SEVEN (tied to TBS), and vfxNova (with an LA office). These houses handle over 4,000 titles a year. They offer DaVinci Resolve grading, 4K/6K/HDR workflows, and full VFX skills. Japan's first DaVinci Certified Trainer works in Tokyo.
What delivery formats do Japanese distributors require?
Japanese distributors and TV networks such as NHK, Fuji TV, and TBS call for set broadcast standards. They also need DCP for theatrical release. Streaming services like Netflix Japan and Amazon Prime Video Japan each have their own specs. A post-production supervisor makes sure every file meets the Japanese tech needs and the global release specs.
Can post-production be managed remotely for Japanese projects?
Yes, though good remote work still needs cultural know-how. Japanese post houses support remote teamwork, and vfxNova's LA office shows how cross-Pacific workflows run. Supervisors who know Japan handle the time-zone gap between Tokyo and Western clients. They work with local houses through set channels, and they bridge what each side expects around review and sign-off.
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