WE SOURCE YOUR CREW, GEAR AND LOCATION
On Budget – Every Production
We Believe
With the right planning and coordination you can create the most incredible photography outputs – we put together your team of talented and skilled individuals that are dedicated to the creation of pixel perfect commercial images.
YLO’s local industry experience in Cape Town enables us to analyse, quantify and carry out shoots from end to end. No matter the size of the production, effective management is a key factor in the success of any shoot.
Production Matters
YLO creates exceptional stills productions by gathering the right people in the right places for shoots that exact client requirements and deliver beyond the expectation.
Taking care of stakeholders, models, talent, logistics, crews and locations is no small undertaking, which is why our experienced Cape Town based producers are an instrumental component to efficiently manage costs and to putting it all together like clockwork on shoot day.
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Our producers work from concept to completion to bring your vision to life.
TRANSPARENCY
We are committed to transparency in our estimates and only work with tried and tested suppliers based in Cape Town.
If you are looking for bang for buck? Let us put together your productions cost estimates.
OUR CAPE TOWN
We are a people company dedicated to providing a platform to showcase our local South African talent. YLO is deeply invested in the environments in which we stage our shoots and support a number of local initiatives that work towards a more sustainable circular economy in South Afrfica.
RESOURCES
We are a part of a wide local network of skilled partners who provide professional guidenace and services for film and stills shoots of all kinds and sizes. This is what makes YLO productions in Cape Town your ideal behind the scenes partner.
YLO is a full service photo production company in Cape Town for film and stills production shoots. We work with clients from all around the world creating exciting and innovative shoots that produce the greatest quality still images, TVC commercials and films. Our extensive database of suppliers and local industry relationships, source all the components that you need to ensure that your production runs smoothly and delivers content that reflects your brand, campaign or products.
Set Build and Rigging
The design and construction of sets for feature films, commercials, reality television, still photography, as well as exhibition displays and product launches, are handled by a team of suppliers with extensive experience. We work with only the best in the business when it comes to producing high-quality sets, and we are constantly refining our processes in an effort to stay on top of the latest set-construction techniques.
Perfect Location
Locations for TVC, Stills, documentaries, television series, reality television, commercials, studios and everything you can think of in-between. YLO Productions location scouts will find ideal locations prior to your arrival in South Africa, we can source and scout areas and provide you photos of suitable settings.
Lighting and Digital Gear
Our photo production company has helped photographers, videographers, broadcasters, and filmmakers find the best and most cutting-edge equipment. We offer the most up-to-date equipment and accessories. There is a plethora of equipment available, from cameras to lenses to lighting to grips. The ylo.co.za service is unrivaled in its ability to provide creative solutions to productions of all sizes and genres, regardless of the size or scope of the production.
All Logistics and Planning
We needed to have all of the logistics planned out and ready to go before we could begin shooting the film, including how and where we were going to fit all of our time and money into our shooting schedule. Ylo takes care of everything; our expert team has been hand-picked to assist with every aspect of the production of your photography or videography shoot. Everything is taken care of by us, including storage, security, and catering.
Why Cape Town is so popular for film and photo productions?
Cape Town South Africa boasts a diverse culture, premium sets & locations, incredible weather, talented models/actors, world-class photography crews & a highly favourable exchange rate for producing international shoots. Cape Town has consistently been in the top 3 service destinations for the global film and stills industry and for the last decade and with so many shoot locations and talent production companies serve in the coordination of shoots on behalf of clients and brands locally and abroad.