The 3D Heart – for London Science Museum

Bridging London Vision with Barcelona Excellence

When London’s agency Chocolate Films needed to capture groundbreaking 3D heart research for the London Science Museum, they partnered with Camera Crew Spain for a seamless production at Barcelona’s prestigious Barcelona Supercomputing Center. This collaboration demonstrates how international agencies can maintain creative control while dramatically reducing costs through strategic local partnerships.

Project Overview

The London Science Museum commissioned a series of corporate interviews showcasing cutting-edge 3D heart research conducted by leading scientists at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center. This world-class facility, home to one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers, required a production approach that matched the sophistication of the scientific work being documented.

The Smart Production Strategy

Rather than deploying an entire London crew to Barcelona, Chocolate Films implemented a hybrid approach that delivered exceptional results while optimizing costs:

From London: 1 experienced producer for creative oversight
From Camera Crew Spain: Complete local production team and equipment

This strategic division allowed the agency to maintain direct creative control while leveraging Barcelona’s production expertise and competitive rates.

Technical Setup

Equipment Package

• Sony FX6: Main interview camera for cinema-quality footage
• Sony FX3: B-camera for coverage and dynamic shots
• Professional LED panels: Controlled lighting for the scientific environment
• Directional boom microphone: Crystal-clear audio capture
• Lavalier system: Backup audio and presenter mobility

Professional Crew

• Local Producer: Logistics coordination and location management
• Camera Operator/DOP: Visual storytelling and technical execution
• Gaffer: Specialized lighting for the research facility

Complete Production Services

Our Barcelona team handled every aspect of the production:

• Logistics: Airport transfers, location coordination, and equipment transport
• Technical: Multi-camera setup, professional audio, and lighting design
• Location Management: Barcelona Supercomputing Center access and protocols

Results and Benefits

Cost Optimization

By working with local Barcelona professionals, Chocolate Films achieved significant savings on international travel, equipment shipping, and crew deployment while maintaining broadcast-quality standards.

Quality Delivery

The hybrid model ensured creative continuity through the London producer while benefiting from our team’s experience with scientific content and academic environments. Our multilingual capabilities facilitated smooth communication with international researchers.

Proven Framework

This successful collaboration established a replicable model for international agencies executing Spanish productions, demonstrating how strategic partnerships deliver premium results while optimizing budgets.

Barcelona’s Scientific Production Advantage

Our experience with educational and corporate content, combined with Barcelona’s position as a European scientific hub, provided unique advantages for this museum project. The team’s familiarity with research facilities and scientific filming protocols ensured respectful, efficient production that met the institution’s standards.

The Sony FX6 and FX3 combination delivered the technical flexibility required for scientific documentation, offering full-frame cinema quality and low-light performance suitable for research facility constraints.