CONSUMER READY VIDEO: MUARAJAMBI
- Witness News
- Nov 5, 2024
- 8 min read
Updated: Mar 29
22.10.2024
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Mochamad Andri
PT Archatra Media Internasional
LSPR Building, Media Center, Sudirman Park Campus
Jl. Jend. Sudirman No.Kav. 32, RT.12/RW.11, Karet Tengsin
Jakarta, Indonesia 10250.
Overview
The Muarajambi Temple Compound Site is recognized for its outstanding universal value, highlighted by its rich cultural heritage and the well-preserved environment upheld by the local community. These attributes position the site as a strong candidate for World Heritage nomination under the Operational Guidelines.
Goals
showcasing the exchange of human values across time and its contributions to architecture, technology, monumental arts, urban planning, and landscape design.
Team
Producer
Mochamad Andri started his career in 2007 as an intern at CNN International's Jakarta bureau and has since held various global journalism roles. He specialises in reporting Indonesia's current affairs, contributing to major outlets such as CNN, Associated Press, SEA Today, CGTN, Euronews, Mediacorp, and many more. Through his work with major news organisations and at Witness News, Andri has become a trusted voice, shaping global coverage and bringing Indonesian stories to the world stage.
Director
Gembong Hardian, also known as Bongky, who began his career in 2009, is a seasoned creative director with expertise in both Indonesia and international art and cultural projects. He has been involved in documenting various facets of Indonesian culture. Bongky was part of the team showcasing Indonesian culture in Tehran, Iran, and also contributed to the creative efforts behind the 2013 Venice Biennale art exhibition.
Photographer
Fendi Siregar, a Maestro of Media Arts, began his career in the early 1970s and is renowned for his portrait and documentary photography that captures the essence of Indonesian culture. He was the first chairman of the photography department at the Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ) and a trustee of the Indonesian Photographic Society (MFI). His portfolio includes a collaboration with Dr. Soewito Santoso on The Centhini Story, and his photographic works have been showcased in numerous international exhibitions.
Director of Photography
Revaldi Muhammad held his first solo exhibition in 1998 and is a renowned director of photography for numerous commercial and documentary projects. One of his notable works is the documentary Unearthing Muarjambi Temples. He remains actively engaged in art and cultural projects and occasionally teaches at the Jakarta Institute of Arts.
Soundman
Budi Setiwan is a sound specialist with extensive experience in sound recording and filmmaking. A graduate of the Film and Television Faculty at the Jakarta Institute of the Arts, he developed his skills and passion for sound design and audio engineering. Since 2005, Budi has worked on a diverse range of projects, including documentary and feature films, collaborating with many renowned Indonesian filmmakers.
Ilustrator
Chacha Dwi Siti Aisya is an illustrator and creative professional with over 10 years of experience in advertising, video production, and the visual event industry. She has contributed to several high-profile events, including the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival Awards Night, Forest Orchestra, the 2020 Indonesian Film Festival, and the Opening of the Asia Para Games.
Motion Graphic/Animator
Cassius Handoyo is a skilled motion artist and animator in the creative industry, recognized for his innovative work across various mediums. His extensive portfolio includes high-profile projects such as advertising campaigns, exhibitions, and fashion shows. One of his standout contributions was his work for Museum MACAN.
Production Assistant
Muhammad Fakhrian Faza (Fakhri) is a recent graduate from Telkom University's Visual Communication Design program. He demonstrates significant potential in the creative media industry, with a focus on UI/UX Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, and Visual Concept development.
Delivery
1. 1x custom video 2-4 mins
2. Roughcut stock footage
3. 1x photo gallery
4. Animation
PRE-PRODUCTION
Draft video script
Consumer Ready Video | |
Date | On-Screen |
00:00 – 00:10 | Sweeping drone footage of Muaro Jambi temple complex, highlighting the scale of the site. Wide shots of restoration work in progress. Text on screen: Jambi, Indonesia |
00:10 – 00:25 | Close-ups of recent discoveries by archaeologists—relics, manuscripts, and structures unearthed in ongoing excavations. Text on screen: New discoveries continue to emerge at one of Southeast Asia's largest ancient Buddhist sites: Muaro Jambi. Located in Sumatra, Indonesia, this vast temple complex is yielding insights into a global center of Buddhist learning. |
00:25 – 01:00
| Introduce interview subject Agus – Head of Restoration (subtitled): Mid-length framing. INTV touches on history of site, Buddhist scholar interest Cutaways to footage of archaeologists at work, dusting off artifacts, inspecting stone carvings, and examining ancient manuscripts. |
01:00 – 01:15 | Text on Screen: Once known as Svarnadwipa—The Golden Island—Muaro Jambi was a hub for Buddhist learning in the 7th century. Visuals of monks walking around the ruins, interspersed with historical artwork/illustrations of the Srivijaya Kingdom, maps showing the location in Southeast Asia. |
01:15 – 02:00 | INTV Subject - Influential Buddhist Figure (subtitled): Soundbite on influence of the temple complex on Buddhists from abroad Cutaway to Scenes of modern-day pilgrims visiting the temple complex, bowing in prayer, walking barefoot, and leaving offerings. Animated map showing the journey of Buddhist teachings from Muara Jambi to India, Tibet, and further to Mongolia and Nepal. |
02:00 – 02:30 | Interview Soundbite: Agus – Head of Restoration (subtitled): "We have already restored 12 sites, but the complex is much larger. Every year, we make new discoveries." Cutaway to footage of restored sites, juxtaposed with shots of excavation work in progress and archaeologists examining newly unearthed sections of the temple. |
02:30 – 02:45 | Harizan: The Local Youth "Our goal is to connect the past and future by creating an education hub for young people, rooted in this rich heritage." Cutaway to conceptual renderings of the new education center, transitioning to scenes of local students engaged in interactive learning, and community-led education programs. |
02:45 - 03:00 | Text on screen: Muaro Jambi: Uncovering new history with every step. Closing aerial shots of the Muaro Jambi complex, blending into a time-lapse sunset over the temples. |
SHOTLIST
Drone footage of the temple
Sweeping aerial views of the entire Muaro Jambi Temple surroundings
Aerial views of the river and nearby forests
People arriving the temple and exploring
Wide shots of the temple, sunrise/sunset over the temple
Wide shots of visitors and worshippers/monks walking through the temple
Wide shots of restoration in progress
Wide shots of local students engaged in interactive learning, and community-led education programs.
Shots of people/workers creating bricks from old bricks
Shots of people looking at the map for the restoration
Shots of the temple's architecture
Different shots of the separate interviewees walking through the temple, taking in the site
Shots of cultural rituals in the temple (if allowed)
Shots of modern-day pilgrims visiting the temple complex, bowing in prayer, and leaving offerings.
Close-up shots of the carvings and engravings on the walls
Close-up shots of visitors praying, observing and engaging with the temple
Close-up shots of religious artifacts or objects
Close-ups of recent discoveries by archaeologists—relics, manuscripts, and structures unearthed in ongoing excavations.
Shots of archaeologists at work, dusting off artifacts, inspecting stone carvings, and examining ancient manuscripts.
Interview broll – shots of Agus and Influential Buddhist figure chatting in the temple/outside of the temple
Interview broll – shots Influential Buddhist figure and young visitor/monk chatting in the temple/outside of the temple
Shots of the nature around the temple
Time-lapse of sunset/sunrise over the temple
Morning Arrival & Venue Establishing Shots
Wide shots of the West Kowloon Cultural District.
Stills – shots of interview subjects during their interviews.
EQUIPMENT LIST
SONY FX6 |  |
SONY A72C |  |
LUMIX S52 |  |
SONY G MASTER LENSES KIT |  |
SD 664 recorder |  |
Sennheiser EW 500 |  |
Sennheiser mk416 |  |
PRODUCTION
TIMETABLE
Day 1, Tuesday
Oktober 1st 2024
NO | STARTED | ENDED | EVENT | LOCATION |
1 | 10:40 | 11:20 | Flight from Jakarta to Jambi | Terminal 3 Soekarno Hatta Airport |
2 | 12:40 | 13:40 | Arrive in Jambi, prepare for travel to the lunch location | Sultan Thaha Saifuddin Airport |
3 | 13:40 | 14:00 | Travel to KCBN Muarajambi | |
4 | 14:00 | 14:30 | Briefing with the BPK team | Gathering at Koto Mahligai square |
5 | 14:30 | 15:00 | Shoot excavation activities | Candi Koto Mahligai |
6 | 15:00 | 15:30 | Shoot work processes, gluing the temple, finding artifacts, archaeologists at work, cleaning artifacts, examining stone carvings, and researching ancient manuscripts | Candi Kot |
Interview: BPK member, Candi Koto Mahligai
7 | 15:30 | 16:00 | Shoot the community assisted by BPK (drafters) for the drawing process | Candi Koto Mahligai |
8 | 16:00 | 16:30 | Interview: BPK member | Candi Koto Mahligai |
9 | 16:30 | 17:00 | Shoot details of Candi Koto Mahligai | Candi Koto Mahligai |
10 | 17:00 | 18:00 | Shoot the surrounding nature | Candi Koto Mahligai |
11 | 18:00 | 19:00 | Sunset timelapse | Candi Kedaton |
Day 2, Wednesday
October 2nd, 2024
NO | STARTED | ENDED | EVENT | LOCATION |
1 | 4:00 | 5:00 | Preparation and journey to KCBN Muara Jambi | Grand Makmur Hotel |
2 | 5:00 | 7:00 | Timelapse & Sunrise stock shots | Kedaton Temple |
3 | 7:00 | 7:30 | Preparation for shooting community activities |
Interview: Agus, head of restoration, Koto Mahligai temple
5 | 9:00 | 9:30 | Preparation for interviewing Mr. Agus | Koto Mahligai Temple |
6 | 9:30 | 11:30 | Interview Mr. Agus | Koto Mahligai Temple |
7 | 11:30 | 12:00 | Shoot Mr. Agus monitoring the work | Koto Mahligai Temple |
8 | 12:00 | 12:30 | Shoot Mr. Agus observing the Temple | Koto Mahligai Temple |
Interview: Agus, head of restoration, Koto Mahligai temple
7 | 11:30 | 12:00 | Shoot Mr. Agus monitoring the work | Koto Mahligai Temple |
8 | 12:00 | 12:30 | Shoot Mr. Agus observing the Temple | Koto Mahligai Temple |
9 | 12:30 | 14:00 | Lunch Break |
Shoot several monks worshiping, Kedaton Temple
Interview: Rudi Chang - Influential Buddhist Figure, Kedaton Temple
10 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Interview: Rudi Chang - Influential Buddhist Figure | Kedaton Temple |
11 | 15:00 | 15:30 | Shoot several monks worshiping | Kedaton Temple |
12 | 15:30 | 16:00 | Shoot monks, establish shot | Kedaton Temple |
13 | 16:00 | 16:30 | Shoot Mr. Agus walking with monks at Kedaton Temple towards the well | Kedaton Temple |
14 | 16:30 | 17:30 | Aerial shot around Kedaton Temple | Kedaton Temple |
15 | 17:30 | 18:00 | Shoot the facade of the museum and the surroundings | KCBN Muarajambi Museum |
16 | 18:00 | 19:00 | Journey back to Jambi |
Shoot the facade of the museum and the surroundings, KCBN Muarajambi Museum
Day 3, Thursday
October 3rd, 2024
1 | 4:00 | 5:00 | Preparation and journey to KCBN Muara Jambi | Grand Makmur Hotel |
2 | 5:00 | 7:00 | Timelapse & Sunrise stock shots | Kedaton Temple |
3 | 7:00 | 09:00 | Preparation for shooting community activities | Muaro Jambi |
4 | 9:00 | 11:00 | Broll PADUKA | Pasar Dusun Karet |
5 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Interview Nurul Nazipa - Representative of PADUKA | Pasar Dusun Karet |
Broll & Interview of PADUKA, Pasar Dusun Karet
6 | 13:00 | 14:00 | Shoot Candi Tinggi | Tinggi temple |
7 | 14:00 | 17:00 | Shoot of excavation activities | Sialang Temple |
8 | 18:00 | 19:00 | Journey back to Jambi | Jambi |
Day 4, Friday
October 4th, 2024
1 | 4:00 | 5:00 | Preparation and journey to KCBN Muara Jambi | Grand Makmur Hotel |
2 | 5:00 | 7:00 | Timelapse & Sunrise stock shots | Kedaton Temple |
3 | 7:00 | 08:00 | Beauty shot of Bodhi Tree | KCBN Muarajambi Museum |
4 | 08:00 | 10:00 | Beauty shots & General view of Muarajambi Temple Compound Site | KCBN Muarajambi |
5 | 10:00 | 13:00 | Flight to Jakarta | Bandara Sultan Thaha Saifuddin |
POST - PRODUCTION
INTERVIEW MATERIALS
ANIMATION
SEQUENCE ONE WITHOUT TEXT LAYER
Visuals of monks walking around the ruins, interspersed with historical artwork/illustrations of the Srivijaya Kingdom.
SEQUENCE ONE WITH TEXT LAYER
Visuals of monks walking around the ruins, interspersed with historical artwork/illustrations of the Srivijaya Kingdom, with text layer.
SEQUENCE TWO
The Golden Island—Muaro Jambi was a hub for Buddhist learning in the 7th century.
SEQUENCE THREE
Animated map showing the journey of Buddhist teachings from Muara Jambi to India, Tibet, and further to Mongolia and Nepal.
CONSUMER READY VIDEO
DRAFT ONE
DRAFT TWO
FINAL DRAFT
This report is hereby prepared and will possess the same legal authority upon being signed by the representatives of every parties involved. It may be utilised as needed.
Mochamad Andri
Witness News
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