Video Production for Rio Tinto Alcan — Kitimat Modernization Project

Video Production and Post-Production documenting the Construction of the New Kitimat Smelter

Overview

Rio Tinto Alcan commissioned a comprehensive video production project to document the development of its landmark Kitimat Modernization Project — a complete rebuild of the aluminum smelter designed to increase production efficiency and dramatically reduce environmental impact. The company needed both on-location video capture in Kitimat and a new final production built from a combination of fresh footage and legacy B-roll shot during earlier construction phases.

The goal: create a cohesive, engaging, and technically accurate video that showcases progress inside the massive industrial complex and communicates the scale of the engineering achievement.

What I Delivered

A. On-Location Video Production — Kitimat, BC

I travelled to Kitimat to conduct a dedicated filming session inside the new smelter facilities.

Key tasks included:

• Full interior industrial videography using professional stabilization and lighting adjustments.
• Capturing large-scale production environments: heavy machinery, overhead crane systems, fabrication decks, and structural steel work.
• Documenting active construction zones and in-progress systems commissioning.
• Collecting atmospheric and contextual shots to connect the construction story visually.
• The environment required strict safety protocols, controlled movement through live work areas, and precise coordination with site supervisors.

B. Complete Post-Production Using New Footage + Existing B-Roll

Using both newly recorded footage and historical B-roll supplied by Rio Tinto Alcan, I produced a cohesive, narrative-driven construction film.

Post-production deliverables:

• Story structure built around the modernization process and progressive construction stages.
• Integration of legacy B-roll to show “before,” early build stages, and system assembly over time.
• Color correction across mixed-era footage for visual consistency.
• Smooth transitions, motion graphics, and closing title sequence (“Building the future together.”).
• Final export prepared for internal communications, stakeholder presentations, and public-facing updates.
• The result is a polished, informative video that visualizes the scale and sophistication of the modernization project, highlighting both engineering innovation and workforce coordination.

Impact

• The final video became a key communication asset for Rio Tinto Alcan. It provided:
• A clear visual summary of the construction progress for executives and stakeholders.
• A high-quality storytelling tool for internal project updates.
• A professional record of the modernization milestone, combining historical footage and up-to-date coverage.

This project demonstrated my ability to handle remote industrial filming, safety-conscious on-site production, archival footage integration, and full editorial development — from field work to final delivery.