Bridging Japanese Experiences to Global Audiences
Through Authentic Visual Media
Native English short form video, lifestyle photography, and strategic UGC designed to help Japanese outdoor brands, lodges, and destination partners expand into international markets.
Hi,
I’m Dylan Machi. I am a photojournalist, commercial filmmaker, and founder of MachiMoments LLC. Over the past several years, I’ve produced visual stories for commercial brands, university’s, and tourism boards, focusing on human experiences and dynamic field environments.
I have just relocating to Tokyo to complete my final university semester as an exchange scholar at Chuo University, studying sustainable tourism, cultural preservation, and global media.
Deliverables
Designed for brand marketing campaigns, product launches, and digital ad funnels.
Data-Driven Hook Strategy: Delivery of multiple video variations per concept (varying audio trends, opening hooks, and caption overlays) designed specifically for Instagram A/B testing and paid ad campaigns before posting publicly
Deliverables:
1x or 2x Short-Form Vertical Videos (9:16 format, 1080x1920, Full HD).
Strong problem-solution hooks, voiceover narrative, and clear call-to-action.
Unedited raw video files provided (no watermarks, overlays, or baked-in audio) for internal brand editing or paid ad variations.
Execution: High-energy, candid, and upbeat style focused on real-world product usage.
Includes: 1 round of reasonable revision edits
Designed for e-commerce, print catalogs, social channels, and web collateral.
Deliverables:
15+ High-Resolution Edited Images (3500px+ long edge, 300 DPI, .JPG format).
Curated selection gallery for brand team to select final edits.
Mix of vertical (social/mobile) and horizontal (website hero/print) compositions.
Aesthetic: Candid, natural color grading (no heavy filters or unrealistic color shifts) with clean styling and distraction-free backgrounds.
Designed for e-commerce, print catalogs, social channels, and web collateral.
Deliverables:
15+ High-Resolution Edited Images (3500px+ long edge, 300 DPI, .JPG format).
Curated selection gallery for brand team to select final edits.
Mix of vertical (social/mobile) and horizontal (website hero/print) compositions.
Aesthetic: Candid, natural color grading (no heavy filters or unrealistic color shifts) with clean styling and distraction-free backgrounds.
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