Digital Media Monster

Editor, cameraman, and director, based in Kamakura, Japan. Over 15 years of paid experience handling video projects from start to finish. Over 700 videos delivered, including for online, in-store, broadcast, internal and external corporate destinations in several continents. Edited content attracted over 100 million views on youtube worldwide.

Diamond Route Japan: Samurai Spirit
Tourism Promotion Video for Fukushima, Ibaraki, and Toshigi Prefecture. Did the direction and editing.
Onsen Island Kyushu
Camera, edit, concept, and I'm in it :)
Ehime Japan, Ohenro Pilgrimage
Co-direction, edit
Nature and Gastronomy in Japan with Nobu
Co-direction, edit
Go Beyond, with MMA Champion Jiri Prochazka
Shoot and edit of a video in which an MMA fighter visits Kyoto to honor his Samurai inspiration.
Diamond Route Japan 2, History
Editor, co-direction
Ise Jingu
Edit, as well as co-direction and occasional shooting, for the official promotion videos of Ise Jingu, one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan.
Diamond Route Japan 2, Outdoor
Edit, post production
Ehime Japan, Mountainbike
Edit
Ehime Gastronomy
Camera, edit, and featuring in this food and crafts promo about Ehime Prefecture in Japan.
Kochi, Human x Nature
Co-Shooting and edit for this promotion video for Kochi Prefecture.
Setouchi Cruises
Direction, edit, and starring in a promotion video for Rental Yachts in the Setouchi area in Japan.
Spiritual Hyogo
Co-filming and editing for this promotion video of Hyogo Prefecture
Asics Gold Coast Marathon Stories
Marathon video for Asics. Shot and Edited
Asics Paris Marathon Stories
Marathon video for Asics, shot and edited.
Casio Pro Trek Smartwatch Drop Test
Direction, edit, Sound.
Working at adidas Group Japan
Filming and editing for this piece for adidas Japan. Agency: Elastic
Yona Yona Ale Festival
Direction and edit of a yearly 3 day festival in Karuizawa, organised by Japan's most famous craft beer brewery.
Root Playful Base
Promotion Video for Root Co.'s crowdfunded speaker. They went over 600% of their target
Code of the Samurai Tour
Co-direction, edit
Tochigi Japan Tourism Promo
Edit for this Tourisme promo about Tochigi Prefecture in Japan.
Budo Tourism Japan
Edit of a promotion video about martial arts in Japan for the Ministry of Sports
Diamond Route Japan 2, Nature
Editor, post production
Maya Hotel and Wedding Venue
Shoot and edit for this wedding venue promotion for Maya Hotel, by 10T productions.
French Chamber of Commerce in Japan Promotion Video
Promotion video produced, directed, shot and edited for the Business Centre for the French Chamber of Commerce in Tokyo.
Root Hakone
Promotion video for a Japanese smartphone-case brand. Did the shooting end editing (excl. the drone shots).
Diamond Route Japan: Nature
Diamond Route Japan: Nature. Tourism Promotion video for Fukushima, Ibaraki, and Toshigi. Did the direction and editing.
Root Co. Hakone (shot by iphone)
Editor, Camera (completely shot by iPhone 7+)
Backyard Festival
Shot and Edited this event video for a Japanese E-commerce Website.
Code of the Samurai
Edit, co-direction, post production
Boshin 150
Creative director for a 4 part tv series about Aizu Wakamatsu city and the history of the Boshin war. Aired on 4 Japanese tv channels and The History Channel. Co-director / creative director of the action scenes. Editor of the trailer and 12 Youtube shorts.
Tokyo Hack Day
Teaser video for Tokyo Hack Day. Shot and edited by Rudy van Os
Watts Works Promo Video
Promo produced, shot and co-edited for Watts Works. (English caption can be turned on in the Youtube Player) Editing by Chihiro Watanabe Agencies: Yoroshiku Fantastic, Endymion
Reebok x Lotus 8 Beach Fitness
Shooting and editing.
Yuriko Yuriko
Music video for The Watanabes Director: Rudy van Os Creative Director: Chihiro Watanabe Actress: Mamiko Okuno Make-up artist: Keiko Terachi Production assistants: Melissa Kim, Akane Ariyama, Kana Hill, Yuka Yoshida Production Stills: Melissa Kim, Akane Ariyama, Chihiro Watanabe http://www.thewatanabes.com http://www.facebook.com/thewatanabes
Make Things Better
Playground of Hope aims to restore the social fabric of economically challenged or disaster-affected communities through the power of play. For more information visit: http://www.playgroundofhope.org/ Director: Rudy van Os Creative Director: Chihiro Watanabe Filmed by Rudy Van Os. Edited by Chihiro Watanabe. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::­­­­::::::::::::::::::::: Make Things Better was taken from The Watanabes' EP Draw What You Like, released in September 2014 on BabyBoom Records JP. Produced, engineered and mixed by David Naughton, it features a guest appearance from Nick Duffy of The Lilac Time on banjo and accordion. The track was recorded at Nanahari, Tokyo in February 2013, and at David's home studio in Shikoku, in the heat and humidity of the Japanese summer in 2013. Available on iTunes and at major Japanese record stores.
Lee x People Tree
Collaboration project between Lee and People Tree. Additional camera by Miki Additional edit by Diogo
Groupon: Most Expensive Soba in the World
Did the filming for this promotion video for Groupon. Producer: New Media Eye
Barry Callebaut's 19th CHOCOLATE ACADEMY in Tokyo
Did the camera work for this opening video.