Harvard project for asian & international relations | Video Production
Cambridge, MA
VIDEO EXAMPLE FOR THE HARVARD PROJECT FOR ASIAN & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Below is the final video that Bunker Hill Media produced for the Harvard Project for Asian & International Relations (HPAIR).
ABOUT THE HARVARD PROJECT FOR ASIAN & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS:
The Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) was founded in 1991 to create a forum of exchange for students and young professionals to discuss and learn about the most important economic, political, and social issues facing the Asia-Pacific region. Since 1991, HPAIR has organized 49 conferences in 34 different host countries, touching the lives of more than 40,000 students and young professionals. HPAIR hosts two student-led conferences a year – one on Harvard’s campus and one in the Asia-Pacific. Prospective host cities in Asia must undergo an intensive, six month bidding process; this year’s Asia Conference will be held in Hong Kong.
HPAIR conferences feature world-class speakers and guests to foster mentorship, networking, and guidance opportunities for delegates. Previous speakers include Kevin Rudd, the former Prime Minister of Australia; Ban Ki-moon, the former Secretary General of the United Nations; Robin Chase, co-founder and former CEO of Zipcar; and Frank Friedman, current COO of Deloitte Global.
OUR APPROACH WITH HPAIR:
HPAIR wanted to create a visually dynamic, eye-catching recap video of the Harvard Conference that would really capture the attention of potential attendees of future events. To accomplish this goal, we knew that an in-depth pre-production process would be key to planning shots and transitions.
Pre-Production Planning: Close collaboration with HPAIR to align on creative vision, key moments to capture, and coordination of shoot logistics.
Event Coverage: BHM was on location at Harvard University for day one of the HPAIR Harvard Conference. We utilized three cameras (two Sony FX3’s and a Sony A7III) to capture delegate testimonials, b-roll footage, timelapses, and drone footage.
Post-Production: We used a fast-paced, percussion heavy track to create an energetic feel for the final video. Combined with crisp b-roll, epic drone shots, engaging timelapse footage, and dynamic transitions, this resulted in an incredibly engaging final product.
THE SHOOT WITH HPAIR:
BHM spent the day of February 7th, 2025 on location at Harvard University to capture footage of day one of the HPAIR Harvard Conference.
This shoot was a challenge – we had just one day to capture a wide variety of testimonials, b-roll, timelapses, and drone footage.
The shoot required nearly every piece of gear in the BHM arsenal – we utilized two Sony FX3’s, which were rotated between a gimbal, a steadycam vest, and a tripod to capture a variety of different b-roll shots. We also used a Sony A7III to capture timelapse and hyperlapse footage, and a DJI Mini 3 to capture aerial shots.
Our carefully thought-out shoot plan enabled us to navigate an incredibly fast-paced day, and we were able to capture a fantastic array of footage that accurately represents the experience of the Harvard Confernece.
POST-PRODUCTION FOR HPAIR
Post-production for this project was fun! Luckily, we had already created a great plan for the edit which helped inform our shoot. The result was that we knew we had exactly the shots that we needed, and dropping them into the timeline was a breeze.
What really brought this project to life was the fast-paced musical track, the dynamic transitions, and the bold captions and lower thirds that were added in post.
The final result was a highly polished, super engaging video that can effectively communicate the value of the Harvard Conference to future attendees.
CHALLENGES + SOLUTIONS:
Challenge: We had one day to capture enough footage (including interviews, b-roll, timelapses, and drone footage) to create a highlight reel that would profile a three day event.
Solution: We were incredibly thorough in pre-production, and our shoot day was coordinated down to the minute. This planning allowed us to capture an incredible amount of footage for a one day shoot.
DELIVERABLES FOR HPAIR:
All raw footage from the event,
One Event Highlight Video (1:30) for use on the HPAIR website, YouTube, and LinkedIn
HPAIR RESULTS + TESTIMONIAL
The final video package successfully captured the energy and experience of attending the HPAIR Harvard Conference. We were able to capture stunning footage and powerful delegate testimonials that clearly communicated the programming, value, and impact of the conference.
Here’s what HPAIR had to say about working with BHM:
“Amazing work from Sam and Gaby! The video they did for us was incredibly professional, and our delegates and staff enjoyed engaging with them during our conference! Communicating with them was easy, and it was an organized and smooth process. Most importantly, they are two very kind and caring people, and I would recommend their services to anyone!”
Henry Chen – President, HPAIR