Service · Film and 3D
Film and 3D: showing what cannot be filmed
In defence and space, 3D is often the only way to show a piece of equipment: because it is protected, not yet built, in orbit, or impossible to film in real conditions. We produce films, animations and 3D images from your data, through a controlled production chain and with sign-off from your engineering and export control leads.
When 3D replaces filming
| Situation | Why it cannot be filmed | What 3D makes possible |
|---|---|---|
| Protected equipment | Filming or site access not allowed | A deliberately simplified depiction with no sensitive detail |
| Prototype or programme in development | The product does not physically exist yet | Showing the concept to investors, customers or recruits |
| Satellite or system in orbit | No camera can film it in operation | Showing deployment, the mission and the service delivered |
| Operational scenario | Real filming is impossible, dangerous or undesirable | Illustrating use without exposing forces or tactics |
Matching realism to the use
| Use | Recommended level | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Trade shows | High | Grabbing an expert audience’s attention in seconds |
| Investors | Medium to high | Making a future product tangible without overpromising |
| Recruitment | Medium, focused on jobs | Candidates look for people and purpose, not specifications |
| Training and documentation | Functional | Clarity beats aesthetics |
| General public | Simplified and educational | Understanding the value, not the performance |
A secure production chain
- An NDA and named security and export control contacts.
- CAD files received in a dedicated, unshared project space with named access.
- Deliberate simplification of models: removing details that add nothing to the message and could reveal performance or a process.
- Sign-off from your teams at each key stage: model, animation, final render.
- Files deleted at the end of the project on request, with written confirmation.
Export control: a question to ask on day one
Some technical visuals, or the data used to create them, may fall under an export control regime: the French military equipment regime set out in the Defence Code and, for dual-use items, EU Regulation 2021/821. Showing a film at an international trade show can amount to exporting information. We do not make these calls for you; we raise them at the briefing stage and have every technical visual approved by your export control officer.
What we do not depict
- Performance, dimensions or internal architecture you have not made public.
- Realistic combat scenes showing casualties or graphic violence.
- Identifiable units, insignia or personnel without authorisation.
Selected work
For the EUDIS consortium supported by Starburst, we produced four films, from shooting to editing. Our team includes a film director and an in-house creative studio. 3D is produced in-house and, for the largest projects, with specialist partners we manage, bound by the same confidentiality rules.
How we work
We work in two ways: per project, on a quote based on your brief, or as an ongoing partnership on a fee basis. For a first diagnosis, we offer a €2,500 audit, credited against the assignment if you go ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work from our CAD files?
Yes, where possible, which guarantees accuracy. We can also model from approved drawings or photos.
How long does a 3D film take?
It depends on length and realism; we build the schedule around your deadline, such as a trade show.
Can the renders be reused?
Yes: one model can feed the film, stills, website and print materials, within the approvals obtained.
Let’s talk about your project
Tell us what you need in a few lines, without sensitive information: we will get back to you within two working days. Where needed, we sign an NDA before going into detail.