Hi! My name is Marek Frankiewicz, I am a filmmaker, colorist, Certified DaVinci Resolve Trainer and founder of Kaktus.studio. I am lucky that I can do what I really love, while meeting new people, visiting interesting places and exploring previously unknown topics. Although participation in numerous projects has already allowed me to gain valuable experience, I am constantly looking for new inspirations, drawing from the resources of cinematography and the advertising market, as well as development opportunities, for example based on AI solutions. However, the focus of my attention is the client, his emotions and needs. Therefore, working alone or with my crew, I always try to ensure full commitment, creativity, nice atmosphere as well as joy and satisfaction with the results achieved. So, I invite you to check the offer and opinions below, and then to contact and cooperate with Kaktus.studio!
OFFER
In the offer there are film productions, such as commercials, reportages from events, training, corporate and employer branding films and other short forms for social media, as well as color grading services, DaVinci Resolve trainings, complex live streams and drone services. More details, including portfolio can be found on individual subpages.
POSTPRODUCTION STUDIO
Although the footage is recorded in outdoor spaces, the entire postproduction stage takes place already in own studio. There, of course, apart from knowledge and experience, appropriate hardware and software are required, without which it is difficult to achieve specific results. So a workstation with adequate computing power is absolutely essential. Another very important element is, or rather are monitors. Here the choice fell on the BenQ brand. The basic one is the SW271 model, which is a 27-inch 4K matrix with 99% coverage of the Adobe RGB palette and hardware calibration. Interestingly, when working with video material, it is connected using a special Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K card and calibrated as a reference monitor for full-screen preview. The second is the PD2700U, also a 27-inch 4K matrix with 100% coverage of the SRGB palette. Finally, the third PD2500Q is a 25-inch 2K matrix, also with 100% coverage of the SRGB palette. All are regularly calibrated with the X-Rite i1Display Pro, so you can have full control of the image while you work and no nasty surprises when you’re done. The next element is the Presonus Eris 4.5 monitors – i.e. loudspeakers that allow for accurate sound post-production. Work efficiency is also supported by the Wacom Intuos Pro M graphic tablet, the Loupedeck Live console and, above all, the Blackmagic Design Micro Panel.
Hardware is one thing, but all the “magic” happens mainly thanks to the software for advanced film postproduction DaVinci Resolve Studio from the aforementioned Blackmagic Design. It is worth mentioning that many Oscar-winning productions were at least subjected to color correction using it. Subsequent workshops and the experience gained allowed me to pass the exams and obtain the titles of Certified End User in version 15 and 16, and then Certified Trainer from version 17 (Introduction to DaVinci Resolve, Color Grading and Special Effects in Fusion).
The studio is also equipped with a fiber optic connection, so fast receiving and sending large amounts of files is not a problem.
DATA SECURITY
They say, that the world is devided between these, who already take care of the data backup, and these, who certainly will. How does it look by Kaktus.studio? The cameras enable recording on two high quality cards simultainuosly, so this stage seems to be reasonably covered. Then the files are copied to the local PC disc, as well as on Synology DS920+ file server, which offers a number of security functions, including snaphots replication and cloud synchronization. Your files will really be safe!
WHY IS IT WORTH TO CHOOSE KAKTUS.STUDIO?
Everything went professionally, on time and at a reasonable cost. I recommend!
Krzysztof Skowron, Lumesca
Everything went professionally, on time and at a reasonable cost. I recommend!
Krzysztof Skowron, Lumesca
We are very pleased with the cooperation and we can certainly recommend Kaktus.studio services to all potential clients.
Anna Bentkowska, MAN Trucks
We are very pleased with the cooperation and we can certainly recommend Kaktus.studio services to all potential clients.
Anna Bentkowska, MAN Trucks
The service was provided at the highest level, and what particularly distinguishes this company is its flexibility and ability to adapt to our needs.
Joanna Ratajczak, Fordata
The service was provided at the highest level, and what particularly distinguishes this company is its flexibility and ability to adapt to our needs.
Joanna Ratajczak, Fordata
Mr. Marek and his team carried out a project for us to film a large event. Finally – after seeing the edited material, I can only say – it’s amazing – I highly recommend it!
Radomir Krzesa, TÜV NORD Poland
Mr. Marek and his team carried out a project for us to film a large event. Finally – after seeing the edited material, I can only say – it’s amazing – I highly recommend it!
Radomir Krzesa, TÜV NORD Poland
We have been cooperating with Kaktus.studio for some time now and we can confidently confirm the team’s high competences in taking on film challenges!
Marta Gorczowska, InnoAGH
We have been cooperating with Kaktus.studio for some time now and we can confidently confirm the team’s high competences in taking on film challenges!
Marta Gorczowska, InnoAGH
Many colorists like to take shortcuts, taking advantage of the client’s ignorance, but at Kaktus.studio you will not experience this. Very reliable and meticulous work.
Artur Wojcielonek
Many colorists like to take shortcuts, taking advantage of the client’s ignorance, but at Kaktus.studio you will not experience this. Very reliable and meticulous work.
Artur Wojcielonek
I recommend it to any person or company who wants to cooperate with a passionate person who delivers a final product full of aesthetics and high quality.
Marta Morek, Cracow School of Business CUE
I recommend it to any person or company who wants to cooperate with a passionate person who delivers a final product full of aesthetics and high quality.
Marta Morek, Cracow School of Business CUE
Working with Mr. Marek was a great experience culminating in a beautiful and touching film project.
Ewelina Sosulska, Stowarzyszenie Pomoc Bliźniemu
Working with Mr. Marek was a great experience culminating in a beautiful and touching film project.
Ewelina Sosulska, Stowarzyszenie Pomoc Bliźniemu
Wonderful to work with. Quick communication, fantastic photography would definitely work with again.
Natasha Nihill, WeHero
Wonderful to work with. Quick communication, fantastic photography would definitely work with again.
Natasha Nihill, WeHero
During the cooperation, I encountered a very factual, professional, but also creative approach to the topic, and the end result definitely met my expectations. I highly recommend Kaktus.studio!
Krzysztof Gubała, Forniflex
During the cooperation, I encountered a very factual, professional, but also creative approach to the topic, and the end result definitely met my expectations. I highly recommend Kaktus.studio!
Krzysztof Gubała, Forniflex
“… Everything went professionally, on time and at a reasonable cost. I recommend!” – this is a quote from one of the opinions shared by the client and I must admit that it is extremely satisfying, because it coincides with the principles that I follow when developing the studio. I try to raise the level of professionalism driven by my own ambitions through continuous training, further investments and the right selection of associates. Whereas reliability and responsibility are values that should be obvious for every self-respecting company … Finally money? When the budget allows, I work in a team, but there are also projects carried out alone, I try to approach each topic individually and flexibly! Sounds reasonable?
I kindly encourage you the learn other opinions on facebook and google. Within the satisfied customers group there are, among the others, MAN Trucks, TÜV NORD Polska, Fordata, Krakowska Szkoła Biznesu UEK, Krakowskie Centrum Innowacyjnych Technologii INNOAGH, Polska Izba Konstrukcji Stalowych, Powiat Wielicki or Staco Polska. So, look through blogposts, check social media, but most of all I kindly envite you to contact and cooperate with Kaktus.studio!