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We are Octopus GmbH, a global full-service production agency and we want to make your work easier. We have been producing advertising content for leading agencies, fashion groups, retail platforms and start-ups for 12 years. And now for you.
Everything you ever wished for.
Everything from campaign photo shoots to cross-media advertising content is implemented responsively and efficiently. Completely according to your needs. So that you are happy as can be.
Ambience photo shoot
Our ambiance photo shoot is perfect for creating or capturing a certain feeling or atmosphere for your product. We focus on presenting your product in a certain environment to create the desired atmosphere or to tell a story. We stage your product in a way that shows it off to its best advantage and highlights its uniqueness.... So if you want to create an emotional connection with the viewer and highlight the uniqueness of your product, the ambience photo shoot is a great choice. We will be happy to provide you with an individual offer.
Still & cropped photoshoot
If you want to present a product or an object in the best possible way, a cropped photo shoot is the perfect choice. In this shoot, our focus is on the isolated image of the product. The goal is to crop the product after photographing it, so that it can be used as a separate element and presented on different, usually neutral, backgrounds. A clipping photo shoot is particularly suitable for e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Facebook, Instagram or eBay or for your own online store. If you're interested, feel free to contact us - we'll be happy to help!
Catalog photo shoot
Our catalog photo shoot is designed to present your products in an appealing and promotional way. We photograph the products in appropriate settings, focusing on the product and its details. The products are accurately depicted so your customers know what they will be buying. Our photos should convey a realistic image of your product and appeal to a wide audience, looking pleasing and valuable. We make sure that a consistent visual language contributes to a coherent overall image of your catalog or insert and that your brand is presented in the best possible way. Our professional image processing further contributes to making your products look even more appealing and highlighting their features even better. If you are interested in a photo shoot with us, just give us a call or make an appointment online.
Campaign photo shoot
Our campaign photo shoot is usually created for a specific marketing campaign, whether it is for an advertising, product or service campaign. We create images that are aimed to support a specific marketing campaign and are used in promotional materials such as posters, advertisements, inserts and online ads. Since the photos are used for a variety of promotional materials you usually need them in a wide variety of formats. Campaign photo shoots are usually more about depicting moods, emotions and a certain lifestyle. Together with you, we carefully select the staging to convey the desired image and message of the brand. So if you are planning a campaign, we are looking forward to your briefing. Just send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Fashion / Fashion photo shoot
Each season we photograph fashion, embracing contemporary trends and styles to best represent the clothing and accessories. We pay special attention to the choice of backgrounds, locations, lighting, perspective and poses to create an aesthetically pleasing composition and emphasize product features and quality. Upon request, our artbuying team assembles a well-functioning team to ensure that everything is realized as you envisioned it - including model casting & booking. Art directors play an important role as they are responsible for briefing the client on the photo set and the overall staging. The next season is coming up for you? Feel free to contact us!
Studio photo shoot
With a studio photo shoot, you have the advantage of having more control over photographic elements such as light and background, creating a calm and controlled environment. When concentration and precision are required, a studio shoot is a great choice. Another advantage is the ability to quickly adjust the setup and background, as the studio is inherently flexible and adaptable. Our studios are perfect for PR and personal shoots as well as product photography. We offer you a wide range of photographic equipment such as tripods and lighting units to achieve the perfect result. If you want to be advised, feel free to contact us.
HR/employee photo shoot
High-quality images play an important role for your company's employer brand. They show employees and colleagues from their best side and convey an authentic and positive employer image. In this way, you can attract potential applicants and customers or strengthen trust in your company. The colleagues and employees or the board members can also become part of an identity-creating campaign in the context of employer branding and shape the face of your company.
On Location Photoshoot
An on-location photo shoot is a unique opportunity to create stunning images and capture the character and mood of the place. Whether it's on the beach or in a city, the photo shoot can be done at any location imaginable. Location planning becomes more important, including finding the right location and organizing photo permits for a photo shoot in a public space. We can help you with this and offer location scouting services and photo permit information. On-location photo shoots like to work with the available natural light. Unique locations and emphasize the atmosphere and make your photo unique. If you want unique photos, we'll be happy to help you with your project.
Social Media Content
We can help you produce visual content for your social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube or Pinterest. The content can consist of images and/or moving images. We also ensure that your content meets the technical requirements of the various social media platforms in terms of size and dimensions. With the format cut-outs, you ensure that your content is optimally played out and is often shared, liked or commented on. With good social media content, you can not only increase your brand awareness, but also achieve high reach. Let's take your social media presence to the next level together!
Editorial photo shoot
Especially for photographers and publishers we offer support for editorial shoots. We implement your desired concepts in a targeted manner and pay attention to creative artbuying to get the best out of your project. Whether it's telling stories for fashion and lifestyle magazines or assisting photographers with freelance work, we're happy to help. We know freelance work can often be challenging, but don't worry, we know the challenges! Just give us a call and tell us about your idea - we look forward to creating something special together.
Event photography
If you are planning an event, we can support you and hire a suitable photographer and everything that goes with it. From flash to a logo wall for the background to the red carpet. This way you can not only capture the special moments of your event, but also get likeable images for your social media channels and website. We're happy to help you put your events in perspective and create unforgettable memories.
TV / commercials
The classic TV commercial. No matter if you are an advertising agency or a company: in every status of the project we help you to produce your commercial. We support you in the implementation from A to Z and make sure that your ideas are implemented as you have imagined. We are just as happy to help you create a crisp message or come up with a creative idea as we are to help you implement it on set. As an operative team, as a consultant or as a sparring partner. Does that sound good?
Product videos & product animations
Product videos are great additions to show the benefits of the product on websites and platforms. We highlight the features of the product and make it palatable to the customer. Most often, these are included in addition to a campaign on YouTube. Product animations are used to highlight product benefits or details particularly quickly. Short and crisp, we get to the point during production and ensure the decisive sales advantage. This can also be done subliminally. Just ask us.
Explanatory films / tutorials
Explainer videos, often called tutorials, are especially good if you have a product that needs explaining and you want to sell. These are videos that help explain more complex product benefits in a simple and understandable way. They are usually animated and include graphics, text, or audio to help with understanding. They are an effective way to convey information in a fun and engaging way and often complement webinars, training, or certifications.
Explainer films are also particularly useful if your company wants to train or educate employees. They are a great way to save costs and time if you make them available everywhere, and they also complement webinars or training programs very well.
Corporate & Image Films
You need a corporate film? Then you are right with us! We present your company in the best light, authentic and positive. Corporate films are the perfect way to improve your company's image and to attract customers or potential employees. You can also use the film to train and motivate employees. Corporate films or image films perfectly complement product, personnel and explainer videos. They are also ideal to include on your company's website. Show the world your unique selling proposition, your vision and your values in a corporate film. We are happy to help you with the production of your corporate film.
Infomercials & DRTV spots
Everyone knows them and most people have bought a product this way. DRTV is an abbreviation for Direct Response Television Spot and refers to a commercial that usually (repeatedly) contains a call to action to the viewer, for example, to make a call or visit a website to buy a product. The success of a DRTV spot is easy for you to measure. The profitability of a DRTV spot can be measured very well using key performance indicators. Longer formats, often between 30 minutes and 1 hour long, are called infomercials. In both formats, the focus is on selling a product or service. Call or email us now.
Recruiting Videos/ Employer Branding
Looking for skilled workers? Recruiting videos make it easier! That's a promise. In the context of employer branding, we help to positively charge the image of your company, the corporate culture and the positioning of your company as an employer brand with our recruiting videos. The goal is to establish your company as an attractive employer with attractive working conditions and benefits. We produce recruiting videos so that potential applicants feel addressed and convince them to apply for open positions in the company. Sometimes with charm or, if desired, with a touch of humor. You can then publish your video on the company's career site, on your social media platforms or on job portals.
Cross-media productions
Once everything please! These projects also require perfect organization. We produce the advertising content for you across several communication channels. The advantage lies above all in the consistency of the content. This ensures a high level of recognition and thus strengthens reach and awareness. We tailor the content to the individual sales and communication channels. During production, we take into account the specifications of the communication channels. Cross media publishing is our strength.
Image selection
A good image selection takes place in several steps. Of course, only technically flawless images make it into the image selection. We make a pre-selection of images that are relevant for the intended purpose. We evaluate these images technically according to various factors, such as colors, composition, background, contrast and expressiveness. We also consider the emotional impact, originality and consistency of the images to each other. This way you get the best possible selection with several options for your promotional purposes. It is advisable to let a professional - in this case an art director - make this selection so that your production achieves the best result. We will be happy to help you.
Image editing
Our image editing offers you numerous possibilities to optimize your images. We can make color corrections, crop, resize, add text, apply effects and filters and much more. With our help, you can improve the image quality, adjust the format to your advertising medium or channel, and remove unwanted elements.Our image editing will provide you with high-quality and appealing images. We also use technical systems to process the RAW image to the highest image quality. You don't have to worry about anything, because we offer you a comprehensive and professional solution for image editing.
Retouching
We bring your picture to the next level! With our digital post-processing, which you can add to your photo shoot at any time, we remove the last small imperfections of your image. Whether it's skin blemishes, dark circles, wrinkles, or distracting objects like dust particles or scratches, we'll take care of it. We take care to preserve the authenticity of the image, but at the same time get the best out of your photo.And if you want to emphasize the beauty a little more, we are happy to offer you beauty retouching. With our digital post-processing we make your motifs shine and ensure that your project is a complete success.
Composings
Do you want your product to be truly unique and unmistakable? Then we have the perfect solution for you: A composing! We combine different elements in the photo or film area to create a new, visually appealing image. There are no limits to creativity. Composings are especially useful when creating images would otherwise be difficult, impossible or very costly. We help you present your product in a completely new way and make it stand out from the competition. We are happy to advise you - from conception to implementation.
Storyboards
We visualize your concept or idea using sketches to create the perfect story. We use the storyboard to plan the production of a film or video and to communicate your ideas to the director, the cinematographer and the production designer. A storyboard is essential if you want to professionally plan and produce the plot and visual design of your film or video. It also gives you a clear idea of the final product before the actual production begins. A good TV spot or a great video is no coincidence.
CGI animations
Do you dream of communicating your message in a way that is unforgettable and breathtaking? With our CGI animations, we can create a world as unique as your ideas. With CGI animations, we can create you complex scenes, visual effects and stunning animations for TV commercials or videos that will inspire and captivate the viewer. Promise.
And everything runs smoothly.
Our worldwide photo and film production network is designed to give you the maximum of all possibilities. So your important projects run smoother and faster than ever before. With more than 9,000 days of production, routine procedures and specialists for all your needs, you can work more professionally, be more successful and simply achieve more. Simply everywhere. We have marked some of the locations where we have already produced successfully on the world map.
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Specialization
For every service, for everything we do, we have specialists for you. Try it out.
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Only when you have experienced everything, you know the solutions.
20 years experience
We are your consultants and sparring partners. We have already been responsible for your projects in practice.
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Offers. Tailored exactly to you.
Our still photo shoot offers are made to make a difference. For you. For your business. For your sales success. For your online store or marketplace sales. Photo offers that make it easy for you. Ingeniously simple.
Maximum Individual.
Photo shoots perfectly organized. Everywhere.
We organize your photo shoot - anywhere in the world, with exactly the service you can expect from a first-class production company. Whether you opt for a package deal or prefer a customized offer. We are happy to support you.
Ibiza & Formentera
Experience the hotspot for first-class photo shoots in Spain. Cool locations, fantastic beaches, combined into an attractive photo package. Find out more now.
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Hamburg
Discover the North German photo gem. With our photo package, we offer you all the services you need for your photo shoot. Simply everything. Take the next step.
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Cape Town
Unique lighting conditions and all-round optimal conditions make Cape Town a top photo location for your photo shoot. And we offer you an attractive package deal.
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Sylt
The beauty of Sylt will make your next photo shoot magical. Magically beautiful. And our photo package does the work for you. So you can be creative.
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Lüneburg Heath
Just a stone's throw from Hamburg, the Lüneburg Heath offers natural elegance in a breathtaking setting. Ideal for photo shoots in combination with Hamburg. We have already organized the photo package for you.
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Island of Rügen
Charming seaside resorts, long beaches and the mystical chalk cliffs. Rügen is the "hidden champion" for your photo shoot. Feel free to contact us. We have a photo package ready for you.
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Majorca
Mallorca is a classic location for photo shoots and photo productions. The island's diverse landscape, from idyllic beaches to impressive mountain ranges, offers the perfect backdrop for any photo project.
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Mexico
The largest and most varied photo package soon available.... with Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Isla Holbox and the special "Mexico City". Vamos.
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Canary Islands
The three Canary Islands offer you a variety of fantastic opportunities for your photo shoot. Soon available from us as a photo package. Can always be booked individually. Interested? Please get in touch.
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Mauritius
World-famous beaches and crystal-clear water. A photo shoot in paradise. Book our ready-to-shoot package and experience the magic of Mauritius. Made by Octopus.
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This Ibiza and Formentera offer will convince you. It convinces in terms of price and service details:
- incl. the production crew
- incl. road, port or city permits
- incl. catering for up to 10 people on set
- incl. basic production equipment
- incl. collection equipment
- incl. basic lighting equipment
So special, like you.
With our service modules, we can produce your project in a powerful, efficient and customized way like never before. Look forward to our exceptional and passionate performance. Request now and learn more.
Location Scouting
Are you looking for a unique location for your project? We will find it for you! Our location scouting always finds a special location for you, so that your production can be realized perfectly. How do you find it?
Model casting & booking
Find the perfect model for your project - with our model casting & booking service. We are networked with the most important model agencies worldwide and are at your side with the inquiry, selection and booking.
Travel Management
Fast, reliable and on time. We organize all travel details for you, whether it's flights, train rides or hotels. Our 24-hour emergency hotline is always there for you if you need help.
Preparation
A successful project requires careful preparation. Therefore, we invest time and effort in planning and organization. However, this also means that there will be some costs for the preparation. But the result will be worth it.
Location Management
You need an extraordinary location for your project? We present you the most beautiful locations, reserve them for you and take care of the booking.
Photo Art Director
Our unique service for you: Art directors who always keep an eye on your creative ideas and briefings. This ensures that your visions are perfectly implemented and your project becomes something very special.
Equipment Rent
You need equipment for your next project? We rent what you need - be it lighting, photo or production equipment. Whether you're planning a studio or outdoor photo shoot, we'll get you the right equipment.
Set construction
With our set construction service we create what is not (yet) there for the perfect staging of your project.
Props and accessories
Whether it's a Vespa, a pink Cadillac, an airplane or a dog - we'll organize the right props and accessories for you, from sunglasses to bangles and earrings.
Project Management
From briefing to organization to auditing. Successful projects always have a plan. Nothing is left to chance.
Rights negotiations
We offer comprehensive support in negotiating rights in the creative field. This way you always have full control over the produced creative content.
Catering
Our catering service gives your team the energy they need to make production successful day after day. We offer the highest quality to keep everyone in a good mood.
Visa consultation
We make sure that your entry goes smoothly and that you can fully concentrate on your project. Let us help you to achieve your travel and project goals without any obstacles.
Production Crew
Our doers on set - whether as producer or runner - our organizational talents make everything possible so that your project goes well.
Artbuying
We hire the perfect creative team for your production. Internationally networked, we have access to a wide range of artists, from photographers to stylists to hair & makeup artists - just the way you need it.
Transport & Logistics
From customs documents to customs clearance, from team transport to motorhomes - our transport and logistics service ensures that everything and everyone gets from A to B exactly as planned. And the focus remains on the essentials.
Permits
For your project you need a permit to photograph or film in public space? No problem - our permit service takes care of all the necessary permits so you can work worry-free.
Other services
We offer you a variety of individual solutions. Each project is unique and we will gladly take the time to discuss all details with you and find the best possible solution. Just contact us. We are happy to help you.
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Satisfied customers.
Over the years, we continuously provide the best possible service for our customers. We look after every photo and film project in a spirit of partnership, fairness and commitment. Structured approach and pragmatism, creativity and goal orientation are no contradiction for us. Rather, it is precisely this combination that makes us special. And makes our customers more successful and satisfied.
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You want to start your project with us, have questions about our services or want to book one of our packages? We are happy to help and advise you with all your questions and concerns about your photo and film production.
Frequently asked questions.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. We calculate our offer according to your specific requirements and ideas. Most of the time, however, you can estimate the costs and how many days are needed for the implementation quite well based on experience after the joint briefing. It is always worthwhile to have a look at our offers and packages to see if something is suitable for you. The offers are a good basis and we can then individualize your production according to your needs.
A good photo or film location must meet your requirements and ideas. Overall, it depends on many different components, such as season, logistical challenges, budget or creative aspects. Practical aspects and creative requirements must always be weighed and considered. After the briefing with you, we can usually assess which location best meets your requirements.
We work with national and international model agencies and other industry experts. We brief the agencies according to your wishes and requirements and then present you with a selection of candidates from which you can choose. The selection of the team members is similar. Whether it's photographers, stylists or producers, we put together a professional team from our extensive network that has a lot of experience to successfully implement your project and support you perfectly.
Of course this is possible. If you have already had good experiences with individual team members, your experiences should be included in the project. It is about the success of your project. We do not lose sight of that.
When planning a photo or film production, a team of experts usually looks after you to ensure that all important aspects are taken into account. A project manager takes care of the organizational and commercial part for you, while an art director:in discusses the creative part with you and develops the concept with you. As soon as the first planning phase is finished, the producer takes over the realization on location and together with the art director makes sure that everything runs smoothly. So if you are planning a production, it is very likely that you will be supervised by a permanent core team that will accompany you throughout the entire process.