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Nobuhiro Wakabayashi is a Tokyo-based bilingual Director of Photography (DoP) and the founder of Groundglass Inc. Educated in Hollywood and backed by over 20 years of industry experience, he specializes in delivering high-end cinematic visuals for global brands such as Dior, Tiffany & Co., Coca-Cola, and Sony. Equipped with an extensive in-house inventory of top-tier gear (RED, SONY FX9), dynamic gimbal setups, and certified drone capabilities, Nobu provides complete, cost-effective production solutions and seamless local crew fixing for international clients shooting in Japan.…Nobuhiro Wakabayashi is a Tokyo-based bilingual Director of Photography (DoP) and the founder of Groundglass Inc. Educated in Hollywood and backed by over 20 years of industry experience, he specializes in delivering high-end cinematic visuals for global brands such as Dior, Tiffany & Co., Coca-Cola, and Sony. Equipped with an extensive in-house inventory of top-tier gear (RED, SONY FX9), dynamic gimbal setups, and certified drone capabilities, Nobu provides complete, cost-effective production solutions and seamless local crew fixing for international clients shooting in Japan.

Nobuhiro Wakabayashi

Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Videographer, +2

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Nobuhiro Wakabayashi is a Tokyo-based bilingual Director of Photography (DoP) and the founder of Groundglass Inc. Educated in Hollywood and backed by over 20 years of industry experience, he specializes in delivering high-end cinematic visuals for global brands such as Dior, Tiffany & Co., Coca-Cola, and Sony. Equipped with an extensive in-house inventory of top-tier gear (RED, SONY FX9), dynamic gimbal setups, and certified drone capabilities, Nobu provides complete, cost-effective production solutions and seamless local crew fixing for international clients shooting in Japan.…Nobuhiro Wakabayashi is a Tokyo-based bilingual Director of Photography (DoP) and the founder of Groundglass Inc. Educated in Hollywood and backed by over 20 years of industry experience, he specializes in delivering high-end cinematic visuals for global brands such as Dior, Tiffany & Co., Coca-Cola, and Sony. Equipped with an extensive in-house inventory of top-tier gear (RED, SONY FX9), dynamic gimbal setups, and certified drone capabilities, Nobu provides complete, cost-effective production solutions and seamless local crew fixing for international clients shooting in Japan.

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Nobuhiro Wakabayashi is a Tokyo-based bilingual Director of Photography (DoP) and the founder of Groundglass Inc. Educated in Hollywood and backed by over 20 years of industry experience, he specializes in delivering high-end cinematic visuals for global brands such as Dior, Tiffany & Co., Coca-Cola, and Sony. Equipped with an extensive in-house inventory of top-tier gear (RED, SONY FX9), dynamic gimbal setups, and certified drone capabilities, Nobu provides complete, cost-effective production solutions and seamless local crew fixing for international clients shooting in Japan.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Final Cut Pro X

Expert

Photo

Expert

Video Advert

Expert

Language

Japanese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Founder / Director of Photography (DoP) at Groundglass Inc.

January 1, 2019 - Present

Founded and managed a video production company providing tailored camera equipment and specialized crew packages; led high-profile shoots leveraging latest technology for commercials, fashion, and new digital formats; maximized production value by matching the right crew and gear to the client's specific budget and timeline.

DoP / Camera Operator at Freelance Videographer

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2019

Accumulated 10 years of on-set experience operating cameras for diverse projects across Japan; built a strong network of reliable local staff and industry professionals.