Stop-motion makes viewers stop scrolling — 3-5x more engaging than standard product video on Reels and TikTok. Fotofusi assigns Surabaya specialists who understand this industrial-heritage city: Tanggulangin leather bags transforming frame-by-frame, signature Surabaya culinary packaging, and MNC products from Rungkut SIER (Unilever, Garudafood, Wings, Sampoerna PMI). Controlled studios in Pakuwon and Wonokromo, signature 'warm urban brass' LUT. From Rp 2,500,000, secure escrow.
About Fotofusi Surabaya Stop-Motion Product Video
Fotofusi Surabaya is the city unit dedicated to producing stop-motion product video for brands across Greater Surabaya (Surabaya city, Sidoarjo, Gresik, Bangkalan). Stop-motion is a frame-by-frame animation technique: products are moved incrementally, photographed each frame, then assembled into short videos of 5-60 seconds. The result is a signature look that sets your brand apart from competitors who only upload casual handheld video. It fits Surabaya's diverse product ecosystem perfectly: legacy Tanggulangin UMKMs (handmade leather since 1939), heritage culinary scenes on Jl Genteng-Ngagel, and MNC manufacturers in Rungkut/SIER who need reels-grade content marketing.
What's Surabaya-specific: we have use cases validated for this city's character. Tanggulangin leather bag brands frequently request transform stop-motion — bags that seemingly assemble themselves component by component, shoes morphing model by model — narratives that highlight 87 years of handmade craftsmanship (since 1939). Signature Surabaya culinary brands like rawon, lontong balap, or instant-pack spice cubes packaged in modern style need stop-motion unboxing that triggers appetite on Reels. Meanwhile MNCs in Rungkut/SIER — Unilever shampoo, Garudafood snacks, Wings, Sampoerna PMI — require corporate-grade stop-motion ads that pass brand guideline procurement.
Equipment and studios: we have access to two controlled stop-motion studios — Pakuwon area (for east CBD clients and corporate) and Wonokromo (for south CBD clients with easy access to Darmo-Diponegoro). Both have lighting consistent for hours without flicker (critical for stop-motion — 1 second of video = 24 frames, one lighting drift means reshoot), heavy-duty tripods, motorized turntables, multi-axis rigs for smooth movement. For Tanggulangin UMKM brands wanting to shoot in their actual workshop (as story marketing), we also provide mobile lighting kits + portable backdrops that can be set up on-site.
Our Surabaya color signature: the 'warm urban brass' LUT. This color character matches Surabaya's industrial-heritage vibe — a slight brass-yellow that reads as 'mature', 'craftsman', 'established'. Urban contrast that isn't as high-key as Bali, but isn't as cool-corporate as Jakarta either. Perfect for leather products (Tanggulangin bags), spice-rich culinary (rawon, Surabaya spice blends), and F&B packaging that needs appetite appeal. Multi-format export by default: Reels (9:16), TikTok (9:16), Stories (9:16 with safe-area sticker mapping), Instagram feed (1:1, 4:5), YouTube Shorts. Payment through Fotofusi PT-compliant escrow — relevant for MNC Rungkut/SIER procurement systems like Coupa, Ariba, SAP.
Videographers curated by segment — those handling Tanggulangin leather UMKMs, those for signature Surabaya culinary, and those for Rungkut/SIER MNC manufacturing. Not one person trying all segments.
Two studio bases with hours-consistent lighting, heavy-duty tripods, motorized turntables. Mobile lighting kit option for shoots at actual UMKM workshops or client factory sites.
Color grading signature unique to Fotofusi Surabaya — warm brass that fits leather, spice-rich culinary, and F&B packaging. Not a generic stock look used by every city.
Default export to Reels (9:16), TikTok (9:16), Stories with safe-area mapping, Instagram feed (1:1, 4:5), YouTube Shorts. One shoot, full distribution.
Packages & Pricing
Four packages by duration and complexity. Pricing already adjusted for Surabaya as a tier-1 city (1.4× national baseline) — reflects Pakuwon/Wonokromo studio costs, specialized equipment, and crew experienced with MNC procurement. Stop-motion needs patient shoot days — pace cannot be rushed without quality compromise.
Single concept, 1 product, Reels-ready
From
Rp 2.520.000
Best for: Surabaya UMKMs starting content marketing — Tanggulangin bag single product reveal, simple culinary packaging unboxing, or local Surabaya skincare for first-launch awareness on Reels.
CHOOSE THISMost popular — multi-frame story for product launches
From
Rp 6.300.000
Best for: Surabaya culinary brands needing modern packaging storytelling (unboxing → reveal → ready-to-serve), Tanggulangin UMKMs with transform narrative (components → finished bag), or Sidoarjo F&B startups launching new SKUs.
CHOOSE THISFull campaign — hero video + 4-6 cuts for 2-3 month batches
From
Rp 13.300.000
Best for: MNC Rungkut/SIER manufacturers (Unilever shampoo, Garudafood snacks, Wings, Sampoerna PMI) for seasonal campaigns or brand activations; Surabaya chain culinary brands needing 60-second hero + weekly cuts. Procurement-ready with PT invoicing.
CHOOSE THISMonthly retainer for regular MNC & chain brand content batches
From
Rp 17.500.000
Best for: Rungkut/SIER MNC manufacturers with rotating reels content needs (Unilever multi-SKU, Garudafood snack line), Surabaya culinary chains expanding outlets, or Tanggulangin UMKMs scaling to marketplace + retail. 3-month minimum commitment with 25% discount.
CHOOSE THIS* Pricing already adjusted for Surabaya as a tier-1 city (1.4× national baseline). For shoots outside Surabaya city — Sidoarjo (Tanggulangin workshops), Gresik (Petrokimia/Semen Gresik industrial estate), or Bangkalan via Suramadu — transport calculated at actual and informed before contract. Stop-motion requires patient shoot pace — we don't accept rush jobs under 14 days lead time. For large products (furniture, motorcycles, heavy equipment) or complex multi-component products, feasibility evaluation needed — message admin with product details.
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What You Get
More than just 1 video file. Every package includes a complete distribution kit — ready to upload directly to all your social channels.
Final video with smooth animation, consistent 'warm urban brass' LUT color grading, music and sound design — ready to upload directly to Reels/TikTok/Stories without additional editing.
Reels (9:16), TikTok (9:16), Stories with safe-area sticker mapping, Instagram feed (1:1, 4:5), YouTube Shorts (9:16). Plus short reels cuts for 2-3 month content batch distribution.
Before shooting, we send storyboard sketches + visual reference frames via online presentation for your brand's approval. Mitigates costly major reshoots — iterate at pre-production, not post.
Besides the final video, get sample individual frames usable for content marketing — 'How we made this' story posts that fit Tanggulangin craftsmanship narratives or MNC backstage content.
Not generic stock tracks. Custom-designed sound effects and music matching animation flow — increases emotional impact 2-3x. For MNC brands, we align with audio brand guidelines.
For MNC clients in Rungkut/SIER, Petrokimia Gresik, Semen Gresik (SIG), or corporate chain brands — official PT invoice that passes Coupa, Ariba, SAP, Oracle Fusion procurement systems.
Color tone adjustment, music swap, pace timing tweak, sound design replacement — minor revisions included per package (1-3x revisions).
Process
Stop-motion needs detailed planning. Fotofusi Surabaya's workflow is optimized for risk mitigation with mandatory storyboard approval + coordinated Pakuwon/Wonokromo studio booking.
Message Fotofusi admin via WhatsApp. Share: brand category (Tanggulangin UMKM / Surabaya culinary / Rungkut-SIER MNC / Sidoarjo F&B startup / other), product to feature, video goal (launch awareness, campaign, recurring content series), mood preference (warm craftsman, playful culinary, corporate-clean MNC), target duration, deadline.
Quality team picks a Surabaya stop-motion specialist whose portfolio matches your brand segment (leather/UMKM specialist, culinary-F&B, or MNC corporate). Portfolio sent with references to Surabaya reels they've previously made.
Approve the videographer assignment? Transfer 30% deposit to Fotofusi escrow (PT account, not personal). Videographer + assistant develop the storyboard — flow sketches + visual reference frames + studio plan (Pakuwon or Wonokromo, whichever fits your location and brand vibe better).
Brand reviews storyboard via online presentation (Zoom/Meet). Request adjustments to mood, pace timing, frame composition, color grading target. Approve to proceed with shooting. For MNCs, usually involves brand team + procurement sign-off.
Videographer shoots frame-by-frame per storyboard at Pakuwon or Wonokromo studio. Patient pace (1 second video = 24 frames). For Tanggulangin UMKMs, optional on-site shoot at the workshop with mobile lighting kit. Remaining 70% transferred to escrow on shoot day.
Frames composited into video at Surabaya editing studio. 'Warm urban brass' LUT color grading + sound design + music. Delivery in 10-14 days per package via WeTransfer/Google Drive. After brand approval, escrow released to videographer.
Why Choose Fotofusi
Stop-motion is a niche technique with high barrier-to-entry. Fotofusi Surabaya treats it as a specialized service — not a side-project of general videographers.
Our videographers are curated per segment — those handling Tanggulangin leather, those for heritage Surabaya culinary, and those for Rungkut/SIER MNCs. Not one person trying all segments.
Two studio bases with hours-consistent lighting without flicker, heavy-duty tripods, motorized turntables. Mobile lighting kit option for on-site shoots at UMKM workshops or MNC factories.
Color grading signature that fits Surabaya's character — Tanggulangin leather, spice-rich culinary, F&B packaging. Not generic stock looks used across all cities.
Before shooting, brand approves storyboard + reference frames via online presentation. Quick iteration at pre-production. Avoid costly major reshoots. For MNCs, includes brand team + procurement sign-off.
For MNC Rungkut/SIER (Unilever, Garudafood, Wings, Sampoerna), Petrokimia Gresik, Semen Gresik (SIG) — official PT invoicing that passes Coupa/Ariba/SAP/Oracle Fusion. Few Surabaya studios are set up for this.
Payment held by Fotofusi until brand approves the edit. For stop-motion investments of Rp 2.5-17.5M that can't be quickly redone, risk mitigation is a must.
Testimonials
Hendra Setiawan
Owner, Tanggulangin Leather Bag Workshop · Tanggulangin, Sidoarjo · April 2026
“I'm the second generation of a Tanggulangin Sidoarjo leather bag workshop. Our family brand has been running since 1985, but marketing was still old-school. We tried Fotofusi's Storytelling Standard for stop-motion transform — leather components seemingly assembling themselves into a finished bag. The reels went viral with 180k views, brought orders from Jakarta, Bali, even Singapore. What was special: the videographer came to our Tanggulangin workshop with a mobile lighting kit — so the story stayed authentically handmade, not staged in a studio.”
FAQ
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Reels Mini package starts at Rp 2,520,000 (5-10 second, single concept). Most popular Storytelling Standard at Rp 6,300,000 (15-30 second multi-concept). Campaign Premium at Rp 13,300,000 (30-60 second hero + 4-6 reels cuts). Series Subscription at Rp 17,500,000/month (4 videos monthly, 3-month commitment with 25% discount). Pricing already includes adjustment for tier-1 city Surabaya (1.4× national baseline) — reflects Pakuwon/Wonokromo studio costs and specialist crew.
Three validated main segments: (1) Surabaya-Sidoarjo legacy UMKMs — strongest in Tanggulangin leather (bags, shoes, wallets, tradition since 1939), plus Rungkut UMKM creative center; (2) Surabaya signature culinary in modern packaging — rawon, lontong balap, instant-spice cubes, heritage-flavored snacks; (3) Rungkut/SIER MNC manufacturers — Unilever shampoo, Garudafood snacks, Wings, Sampoerna PMI, and corporate chain brands. We also handle Sidoarjo F&B startups, local skincare, and handmade jewelry.
Our two main studios: Pakuwon (for east CBD clients, near Pakuwon Mall and the tech-startup ecosystem) and Wonokromo (for south CBD clients, near Darmo-Diponegoro). Both have hours-consistent lighting and stable tripods — critical for stop-motion. For on-site: we support shoots at Tanggulangin UMKM workshops (with mobile lighting kit for authentic craftsmanship narrative) or at MNC factory production areas (coordinated with safety briefing + management permits).
A LUT (Look Up Table) is a color grading preset applied to video. 'Warm urban brass' is our Surabaya-specific signature — a slight brass-yellow that reads colors as 'mature', 'craftsman', 'established'. Perfect for leather products (Tanggulangin bags appear richer in color), spice-rich culinary (rawon and spice cubes appetizing), and premium F&B packaging. Distinct from generic stock looks used across every city.
Every package includes multi-format: Instagram Reels (9:16 1080x1920), TikTok (9:16), Instagram Stories (9:16 with safe-area sticker mapping), Instagram feed (1:1 or 4:5), YouTube Shorts (9:16). Plus 4K master file for archival. Campaign Premium & Series Subscription packages include short 5-10 second reels cuts for weekly content batches. Just upload, no re-exporting needed in Adobe or CapCut.
Stop-motion needs patient pace. Reels Mini: 1 day shoot + 10 days edit = minimum 14 days total from briefing. Storytelling Standard: 2 days shoot + 10 days delivery = minimum 17 days total. Campaign Premium: 3 days shoot + 14 days delivery = minimum 21 days total (plus 5-7 days pre-shoot storyboard approval). For MNCs with multi-stakeholder sign-off, we add 3-5 days margin for brand & procurement review. No rush jobs under 14 days.
Yes. Fotofusi is a registered PT with PPh 23/PPN invoicing capability. We've passed vendor onboarding in Coupa, Ariba, SAP, and Oracle Fusion procurement systems. For MNC manufacturers with strict brand guidelines (Unilever, P&G, Garudafood, Wings, Sampoerna PMI), our team aligns with brand books — color spec, motion pace, audio guidelines. For on-site shoots in Rungkut SIER or Gresik industrial estates (Petrokimia, Semen Gresik/SIG), we come complete with safety gear (helmet, safety boots, fluorescent vest) and factory management briefing.
Yes. Our coverage is Greater Surabaya (Gerbangkertosusila): full Sidoarjo (including Tanggulangin for UMKM leather workshops + Juanda Airport area), Gresik (Petrokimia, Semen Gresik/SIG, Wilmar industrial estates), Bangkalan via Suramadu (for Madura-specific products — salt, packaged bebek songkem, Madura batik). Transport outside Surabaya city is calculated at actual and informed before contract. Default shoot at Pakuwon/Wonokromo Surabaya studio for lighting & equipment efficiency.
Yes. Reels Mini & Storytelling Standard: pick from a curated 50+ track stock library that's royalty-free, sorted by mood (warm craftsman, playful culinary, corporate-modern). Campaign Premium and above: custom original music composed to match animation flow + designed sound effects per scene. For MNC brands with global signature soundtracks, we can use yours provided the license is already secured by your brand.
Stop-motion works best for small-medium products: cosmetics, F&B (snacks, rawon packaging, spice cubes), handmade jewelry, gadgets, fashion accessories (including Tanggulangin bags and shoes). For large products (furniture, motorcycles, Rungkut industrial heavy equipment) or those with many mechanical moving parts, feasibility evaluation needed — sometimes better combined with hyperlapse or motion control rigs. Message admin with product details + dimensions + vibe references.
Mandatory for all Fotofusi Surabaya packages. Before shoot, the videographer develops a storyboard (flow sketches + visual reference frames + Pakuwon/Wonokromo studio plan). Brand approves via online presentation (Zoom/Meet). Iterate adjustments on mood, pace, color target, frame composition at this stage. After approval, shooting begins. For MNCs, this usually involves brand team + procurement sign-off — we provide formal documentation as needed.
30% deposit transferred to Fotofusi PT's account (not directly to the videographer). Remaining 70% on shoot day — still held in escrow. All funds held by Fotofusi until brand confirms satisfaction with edits. Videographer is paid only after brand approval. For Series Subscription, monthly billing with the same escrow structure. For MNC procurement, we provide PT invoicing with NET 30/45/60 payment terms per your vendor management policy.
Minor revision guarantee (color tone, music swap, pace timing tweak, sound effect replacement) included per package — 1x for Reels Mini, 2x for Storytelling Standard, 3x for Campaign Premium. Because the storyboard was approved pre-shoot, style mismatch risk is significantly lower. Because payment is held in escrow, funds are released to the videographer only after brand confirms satisfaction. For major disagreements, the Fotofusi quality team mediates — if genuine fault is on the videographer's side, proportional refund per severity.
Service Areas
Fotofusi's stop-motion videographer network across 9 Greater Surabaya (Gerbangkertosusila) areas — based at Pakuwon and Wonokromo studios, with mobile lighting kits for on-site shoots:
CBD heritage strip — fits heritage culinary brands, Tunjungan Plaza modern retail fashion, F&B in vintage packaging. Access to Hotel Majapahit and Tunjungan cafe ecosystem.
Luxury CBD — premium brands, F&B chains, and large-scale corporate event product launches. Access to Ciputra World and mega-mall ecosystem.
Fotofusi Surabaya's primary studio base — premium lifestyle brands, tech startups, Pakuwon Mall ecosystem, and east CBD clients. Direct access to Pakuwon Mall.
Fotofusi Surabaya's secondary studio base — Wonokromo heritage culinary brands, Royal Plaza and Marvell City retail, Darmo UMKMs. South CBD access.
Campus-area culinary brands, F&B around Unair, Jl Gubeng heritage retail. Access to RS Soetomo and academic ecosystem.
ITS tech startups, East Surabaya lifestyle brands, F&B around Pantai Kenjeran. Access to ITS and PENS campus ecosystem.
Rungkut SIER MNC manufacturers — Unilever, Sampoerna PMI affiliates, Garudafood, Wings, P&G, Maspion. Rungkut UMKM center. Industrial-grade content marketing.
Tionghoa-Surabaya brands, Pecinan heritage F&B, Pasar Atom textiles, Pasar Genteng culinary. Port access and colonial heritage.
Tanggulangin Sidoarjo UMKM leather (since 1939 — handmade bags, shoes, wallets), Gresik industrial estates (Petrokimia, Semen Gresik/SIG, Wilmar), Bangkalan Madura products via Suramadu (salt, packaged bebek songkem, Madura batik).
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