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Production Plan

Logistics, equipment, schedule, and post-production pipeline for "Ballerina Flats" by Deer Park.

Key Constraints

Non-Negotiables

The implosion happens once. There are no second takes.

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One Chance

The building implosion lasts approximately 20 seconds. Every camera must be rolling. Multi-cam coverage is essential.

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Cinematic Quality

Wide shots framed cinematically. Long lenses for flat, painterly images. These must transcend typical low-res implosion footage.

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Dual Frame Rate

Performance and implosion coverage shot in both slow motion and standard frame rate. Two perspectives of the same moment.

Day-Of Schedule

April 12, 2026

Pre-dawn arrival — 8:30 AM implosion — Sundown wrap

Pre-dawn
Arrival
Arrive at Brickell Key before sunrise. Equipment check, boat boarding, position cameras.
Full Crew
Sunrise
Boat Performance A
Deer Park performs on the bow of the boat. Sunrise behind Miami skyline. Wide and personal coverage.
Deer Park, DP, Videographers
~8:15 AM
Pre-Implosion Setup
Final camera positioning for multi-cam implosion coverage. Confirm all angles: boat, Isola building, Brickell high-rise.
Full Crew
8:30 AM
Implosion
Building implosion. ~20 seconds. Multi-cam coverage from all positions. Both slow-mo and standard frame rate.
All Camera Operators
Post-Implosion
Smoke & Performance B
Capture smoke rising and settling over the water. Performance coverage with smoke/debris backdrop.
Deer Park, DP, Videographers
Morning — Midday
Coverage & Pickups
Additional performance passes. B-roll of skyline, water, boat. Detail shots. Wide establishing shots.
As Needed
Afternoon
Extended Performance
Continued performance coverage throughout the day. Different lighting, angles, energy levels.
Deer Park, DP
Sundown
Wrap
Final sunset shots. Collect all media. Equipment load-out.
Full Crew
Equipment

Technical Package

ItemQtyNotes
Cinema Camera (large sensor)1–2High digital camera for wide cinematic shots
Long Lenses (telephoto)2–3For painterly, flat wide shots of the implosion
Wide Lens1–2Wider, more personal for performance coverage
Slow Motion Camera1Dedicated slow-mo for implosion and performance
Tripods / Sticks3–4Multi-cam setup, static positions
Batteries & MediaSufficientFull day shoot — pre-dawn to sundown
Audio Playback1Portable speaker for lip-sync performance
Boat / Water Transport1Primary performance location
Post-Production

Pipeline

Estimated 3–4 weeks from shoot to final delivery

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Ingest & Organize

Days 1–3

Ingest all footage from multi-cam setup. Organize by position (boat, Isola, Brickell, aerials). Sync audio. Create backups.

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Selects & Assembly

Days 4–10

Review all implosion footage. Select best angles. Rough assembly: establish the repeating implosion loop, layer performance footage.

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Edit

Days 10–18

Refine edit. Prioritize simplicity. Sparse cuts. Build the hypnotic quality of the repeating collapse. Performance integration.

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Color & Finish

Days 18–25

Color grading priority. Sunrise tones, smoke texture, ocean light. Final audio sync. Multi-format delivery.

Demolition Protocol

Building Implosion

Time

8:30 AM

Scheduled implosion time. Approximately 20 seconds duration.

Location

Brickell Key

Visible from Biscayne Bay boat position and elevated Brickell angles.

Documentation

Demolition Co.

Document from the demolition company provides all relevant material and safety protocols.

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