Telling the Stories of Nature
Through Cinematic Vision
Wildlife Cinematographer
Japan-based | International Productions
"Facing nature and capturing it on video."
First, please watch this video, which was created by an individual.
Red-crowned crane, Hokkaido, filmed in 2025 (44 seconds)
SERVICES
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Wildlife Cinematography
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Drone Operations & Aerial Filming
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Camera & Field Equipment
I do filming for documentary programs and nature video productions.
We offer flexible solutions tailored to on-site conditions, from capturing the behavior of wild animals to photographing landscapes.
We offer aerial photography services using various types of drones.
We offer dynamic visual expression that makes the most of the natural environment and topography.
We own all the necessary equipment for filming, including cameras, lenses, tripods, and gimbals.
We can select and operate equipment according to the nature of the project.
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Field Transportation Support
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Location Coordination in Japan
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Custom Support
We can handle the transportation of filming equipment and on-site moves.
We provide access to locations using our own vehicles and support transportation during filming.
Leveraging our knowledge of natural environments and filming locations throughout Japan, we offer suggestions for filming locations and provide on-site guidance.
We also provide support for location scouting and filming planning.
We offer consultations on a wide range of aspects of filming, including the content of the shoot, locations, and equipment arrangements.
Please feel free to contact us.
WORKS
Filmed in all kinds of places on Earth, including jungles, deserts, mountains, and polar regions.
Also involved in long-term ongoing projects.
Selected Clients
NHK BBC
Main filming programs
NHK
Darwin's Coming!
Wildlife, Refreshing Natural Landscapes, 100 Famous Mountains of Japan
NHK Special: Japan's Satoyama (Traditional Rural Landscapes)
TV Asahi
From the train window of the world
TV Tokyo
The Story of a Thousand Rivers
etc.
FILMING SCENE
PROFILE
Genki Yamada
Wildlife Cinematographer / CEO of G-vision
Born in 1980 in Yaizu, Shizuoka, Japan.
I have over 20 years of experience in natural history and documentary production.
I began my career at 21, working across sound, lighting, and camera departments.
At 28, I transitioned to cinematography and have since worked primarily on wildlife and nature documentaries for NHK.
Through long-term observation and deep engagement with the natural world,
I strive to translate subtle moments into compelling visual storytelling.
CONTACT
For wildlife and natural history cinematography,
as well as documentary field production inquiries,
I am available for projects both in Japan and internationally.
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss your next production.
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