Shanghai: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, visited the Shanghai Film Studios and Park, which spans an area of 800,000 square metres, located in Chedun Town in Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed viewed a visual presentation detailing the specifications of the Shanghai studios, including four professional studios ranging from 800 to 3,000 square metres. The complex features a large warehouse for costumes, support equipment, and classic cars, in addition to a fully integrated suite of production services. It offers filming locations and technical support for a wide range of visual productions, making it a comprehensive production hub and a significant base for film and television production in China.
The Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council reviewed works produced using artificial intelligence technologies without traditional filming, including the precision of character features and highly realistic visual effects. He also learned about the development of three-dimensional characters and their use in producing cinematic works that enable strong visual content to be delivered at lower production costs and in less time.
H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed toured sound recording rooms and image quality control, editing, and montage facilities equipped with the latest technologies. He listened to an explanation on the evolution of film production processes and the equipment used since the beginnings of the industry in the 19th century through to modern digital technologies. He then visited the sound effects hall and watched a presentation on key audio techniques used in cinematic works and their impact on enhancing realism.
The Chairman was also briefed on the uses of green chroma technology, which is used to isolate filmed elements against a uniform green background so they can be replaced with virtual backgrounds in post-production. He also learned about underwater filming techniques and high-speed, high-precision camera movement systems used to capture complex scenes professionally.
Shanghai Film Studios has achieved recognition in the field of cinematic content production, having completed more than 1,500 artistic works, including 440 films and 980 television series, reflecting its leading position in supporting film and television production locally and internationally.
H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi then moved to Shanghai Film Park, which includes fully equipped filming locations featuring large buildings and a commercial street from the Republican era, reflecting the cultural memory and daily urban life of that historical period. He also visited a multi-purpose street and a bridge site, which provide realistic filming environments that simulate urban living details.
He toured the classic car exhibition, which includes a significant collection of historic vehicles used in film and television productions. The Chairman explored the park corridors aboard a train designed to replicate the train used in the town during the 1930s and reviewed the main events and services offered by the park to film production companies and visitors.
At the conclusion of the visit, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed exchanged shields and commemorative gifts with the Chinese side and group photos were taken. The visit emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise in content creation and film production. Accompanying the Chairman were several key figures from the Sharjah Media Council and Shanghai Film Studios and Park.
