Lenso × ANDEC — Analog Workflow Design

Lab-backed analog workflow design that protects creative intent, schedule, and delivery — from format & stock decisions to dailies, processing, scanning, and post handoff.

Built in Madrid. Designed for international productions.

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What is this?

It’s a consultancy where you have experts from the rental and the lab to answer your questions, help you make decisions on many subjects like what camera and lenses to use to achieve the looks of the project, how to best allocate the available budget, the different emulsions you can use and how they are treated in the lab. Also, you’ll be able to design with the consultants how the workflow will work from pre production to post with little surprises and best practices in place to ensure a happy and healthy shooting.

When do I Hire?

This work starts in the very beginning, even in the pitching stage.

If you want to shoot on film and want to include as many details on a production deck, we can help you define the budget and structure to help you get the grants.

If you are a DOP and want to get production on board on shooting on film or you’ve already decided and you want to prepare as much as posible to do a great job.

If you’ve never shot on film but you really want to and need a team to guide you along the way.

If it’s your first time shooting in Spain we can also provide guidance and connect you with every service you need.

In every case, the service starts before you shoot and can go as far as you need it to. Even into post.

The possibilities are endless and adapt exactly to your projects needs.

This service exists to prevent the 3 expensive analog failures:

  • Inconsistent dailies/scans → Approvals slow down

  • Labelling/reporting gaps → Confusion & rework

  • Misaligned lab/post specs → Delays and extra post cost

Lab-Backed Analog Workflow Design & Delivery Standard

This service is delivered jointly by Lenso (camera department + on-set workflows) and ANDEC (lab processing + scanning alignment). We build the full chain early — so what you plan is what you get in dailies and final scans.

  • Clear responsibilities and standards across camera, production, lab and post

  • Consistent scan intent and predictable dailies/delivery

  • Reduced risk: fewer delays, fewer miscommunications, fewer costly surprises


WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?

Analog goes wrong when the workflow isn’t designed

  Problems usually come from late decisions, unclear handoffs, or misaligned expectations between set, lab and post.

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Dailies don’t match creative intent → approvals slow down

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FILM & CAMERA TEST NOT DONE OR NOT PROPERLY → PROBLEMS DURING THE SHOOT AND RETAKES

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Labelling and reporting gaps → confusion, rework, time lost

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gear incompatibilities not detected in prep → set delays

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International logistics → delays and fragile handoffs

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Late-stage costs → set delays overtime, emergency rentals, reshoots

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Scan specs aren’t locked early → endless back-and-forth in post

Built for productions that need certainty


 What you get out of it:
  • A workflow everyone can follow (set → lab → scan → post)

  • A Scan/dailies plan aligned to creative intent — early

  • Faster approvals, cleaner handoffs, fewer surprises

  • Clear escalation path when something changes mid-production

  • A real contingency plan (backup options and decision rules)

OUR APPROACH

  • One shared workflow, one aligned delivery standard.

    • Camera workflow design (prep → on-set handling → reporting)

    • On-set protocols: labeling, camera reports, logistics, dailies cadence

    • International readiness: packing, movement, escalation structure

    • Communication bridge between production and camera team

    • Processing alignment: assumptions, timelines, constraints

    • Scan alignment: specs, naming, delivery requirements, scan intent

    • Lab-side feasibility checks and best practices

    • Lab communication and technical consistency

HOW IT WORKS

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HOW IT WORKS *

1. Kickoff — Creative intent, schedule, locations, deliverables, responsibilities

2. Format & Stock Strategy — practical decisions + backups (availability-proof)

4. On-Set Protocols — labeling, camera reports, handoffs, transport rules


Consult: 48–72h from kickoff


3. Scan & Dailies Intent — locked assumptions: specs, cadence, approvals, naming

TIMELINE

Design: 1–2 weeks (depending on shoot date and stakeholders)

5. Lab & Scan Alignment — confirm processing + scanning plan and delivery consistency


Oversight: scoped to shoot weeks

Deliverables your team can use

  • PDF document with end-to-end workflow and responsibilities

  • 1-2 pages document with the intent, references, key decisions of the project

  • Customised to each project and their necessities.

  • Naming, formats, cadence, deliverables

  • Packaging, documentation, contacts

  • Plan B options + escalation chain

4.9 stars by 3000 customers

“Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome.”

— Former Customer

“Communication was top-notch and the final outcome was even better than we imagined. A great experience all around.”

— Former Customer

“Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.”

— Former Customer

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