Lake Annecy and the mountains

Animation, lake and businesses · Annecy

Videographer in
Annecy.

Animation studios, brands, lakeside hotels, seminars and congresses: from Lyon, I film in Annecy and add to the real footage the animation, 3D and visual effects that I make myself.

DGAEV film at Les Invalides, 14 July INSTITUTIONALDGAEV ceremony at Les InvalidesCommemorative film · InvalidesWatch the film
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They trusted me with their image

The same care on every project, whether you are
a large group, an SME or an institution.

What matters in Annecy

More than a postcard
of the lake.

Every June, the International Animation Film Festival makes Annecy the world meeting point for animated imagery. Outside the festival, its studios, schools and businesses expect videos that go beyond a pretty panorama.

Lightning added in visual effects across a mesh-walled play room
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Filming and animation, handled together

I film, then add the 3D, motion design or compositing myself: no need to coordinate a videographer and an animation studio for a film that blends the two.

Victador · VFX
Teddy Riner filmed in vertical format for OLY 9:16 vertical video shot for OLY 9:16 vertical format for social media
02

The lake, but not only

Lake and mountains are appealing, but they do not tell your story. I first look for what sets you apart, then put the setting at the service of the message, not the other way round.

OLY · vertical
Small-crew filming
03

Reachable from Lyon

A little under two hours by direct regional train or motorway: I can be in Annecy early in the morning and return in the evening, or stay overnight for the dawn light on the lake.

Lyon → Annecy · ≈ 1 h 55 by regional train

Case studies

3D, art
and brand trade show.

An SR-71 added in 3D, a documentary on two painters, a brand stand filmed during an international trade show: three projects that speak to Annecy’s studios, cultural venues and businesses. Each case study shows the film.

Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae, Victador VFX film

VICTADOR · 3D AND VFX

A legendary aircraft, a credible image

The project came from Toronto, where Yaxo handled the art direction, and was run entirely in English. The challenge: slipping the SR-71 spy plane behind a Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae and other supercars without the eye doubting. I did the compositing and rotoscoping in Fusion; the aircraft’s shaders were reworked in Blender, Victador logo included, in tandem with Adrien Lafourcade. A mix of real footage and 3D that appeals as much to a studio as to an Annecy brand.

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Still from the film made for the Musée Henri-Martin in Cahors

MUSÉE HENRI MARTIN · CAHORS

The painters’ gesture, up close

Commissioned by the Musée Henri Martin, in the Lot: a film about Jeffrey & Sally, an artist duo who paint in the open air. Direction, filming and editing: I did it all. Few words, a lot of attention: the hands, the brushes, the forest light. The museum relies on this film to present its artists. A gallery, an art school or an animation studio in Annecy may ask for the same delicacy to show a creative process.

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Mars Wrigley stand at the TFWA show in Cannes

MARS WRIGLEY · TFWA

A lively stand, filmed in motion

During the TFWA, at the Cannes show, I filmed everything happening on the Mars Wrigley stand: activities, spontaneous encounters with visitors, the energy of a very colourful space. Mobile camera, natural light, tight shots and slow motion give the film the brand’s rhythm. The MIFA, during the Festival, or a show at the Impérial congress centre are filmed with the same approach.

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A project in Annecy?

Tell me about your project in three lines, subject, place and date: a detailed proposal follows within one business day.

Services

What I make
around the lake.

Animation studios and schools, sports brands, manufacturers, hotels and seminar venues, cultural institutions: each time, the film starts from a precise intention, not from a landscape.

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Brand and company film

Presenting a company, a product or a craft: we set the message, I film with a light crew on your site or outdoors, then you receive the film and its short versions, ready for social media and trade shows alike.

DeliverablesMain film, variations

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Seminars and congresses

At the Impérial congress centre, at Bonlieu or in a lakeside hotel: plenary, workshops, activities and evening party, filmed without disturbing, for a keepsake film and a few clips to share.

DeliverablesKeepsake film, clips

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03

Interviews and portraits

Founder, art director, athlete, client: the interview is prepared together, the frame recalls the profession, and the sound is carefully handled for natural speech.

DeliverablesInterviews, short quotes

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04

Short, vertical formats

Reels, production making-ofs, behind the scenes of a festival or a workshop: each shot is composed for the vertical format at the very moment of filming, as on the OLY project.

Deliverables9:16, subtitles, series

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Drone over the lake

I am a DGAC-certified drone pilot. Near Annecy, Meythet airport and the Bout du Lac and Roc de Chère nature reserves impose precise rules: each area is checked, and the procedures completed, before scheduling any flight.

DeliverablesLicensed aerial shots

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3D, motion design and VFX

It is my rarest skill for a videographer: modelling, animating and integrating 3D elements into real footage, as on Victador and the short film 98%. Useful for a product, a mock-up or a brand universe.

Deliverables3D, compositing, branding

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Formats

The right format,
the right use.

A film is first designed for the place where it will be seen. The combinations below most often serve the studios, brands and event teams of the Annecy area.

GoalFormatLengthWhere to publish itWhy it works
Present a brandCorporate film 1 to 2 minWebsite, trade shows, distributorsYour universe and your products, told without postcard clichés.
Reassure a buyerClient testimonial 1 to 2 minMeetings, exportA client tells, in their own words, why they trust you.
Attract talentEmployer brand video 90 s + portraitsCareers page, LinkedInTeams that make people want to come and live and work here.
Extend a seminarAftermovie 1 to 3 minParticipants, intranetThe best moments of a lakeside seminar, to relive together.
Run an accountReels and vertical formats 15 to 45 sInstagram, LinkedIn, TikTokCapsules filmed in one go, released over the weeks.
Show the invisibleMotion design and 3D 30 s to 2 minTrade shows, festivals, websiteA product, a process or a universe animated from A to Z.
Lake AnnecyLe ThiouOld townPâquierBonlieuImpérialStation · CourierAnnecy-le-VieuxParc des GlaisinsCran-GevrierSeynod↖ Airport · Meythet↘ Talloires · VeyrierAnnecy landmarks — sketch, not to scale

Annecy, the practical side

Filming in Annecy: four things to keep in mind.

Quays and old town

Quays, gardens and old-town alleys: a shoot with equipment must be notified to the City well in advance.

Drone: sensitive zones

Meythet airport, Bout du Lac and Roc de Chère nature reserves: each flight is checked then declared.

June, Festival month

From 21 to 27 June 2026, the Animation Festival and the MIFA fill the city: accommodation and venues go fast.

High season

In July and August, quays and old town are very busy: I film outdoors from daybreak.

Annecy settings

Annecy, between canals,
lake and mountains.

Waterside alleys, landscaped shores, business parks, summits: the setting changes within minutes. Six areas to place your film.

Old town and Palais de l’Île

The Thiou, the canals and the colourful façades: the best-known image of Annecy, to be reserved for the first hours, before the visitors arrive.

Pâquier, Bonlieu and Jardins de l’Europe

The big lawn facing the lake, the Bonlieu national theatre and the tree-lined park: a central area for events, outdoor interviews and atmosphere shots.

East shore: Impérial and Albigny

The Impérial congress centre, the hotels and the Avenue d’Albigny promenade: the natural setting for seminars and conventions, with the lake in the background.

Annecy-le-Vieux and Les Glaisins

Company headquarters, service companies and technopole: an office environment for interviews, recruitment films or product shoots.

Talloires, Veyrier, Duingt

The lakeside villages and their hotels: high-end seminars, brand films, quiet portraits, a few kilometres from the centre.

Semnoz, Forclaz, Aravis

Viewpoints and resorts reachable in under an hour by road: lake views, sports shoots, seminars at altitude. Weather and access are checked the day before.

Method

How I work
for Annecy.

Preparation by video call and email, filming on site, editing and animation in Lyon: you approve the key stages, and the animation follows the same schedule as the film.

01

Initial conversation

Fast quote

Message, places, share of animation: a priced proposal arrives, travel included.

02

Preparation

2 to 4 weeks

City permit if needed, venue booking, script and storyboard of the animated sequences.

03

Filming

½ to 2 days

Half a day for interviews; one or two days for a brand film, a seminar or a congress.

04

Post-production

2 to 4 weeks

Editing, colour grading, sound, then 3D and compositing; your comments are left online, version after version.

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Seasons

Film in summer
or off-season?

In Annecy, the season changes everything: the crowds, the light, accommodation prices, venue availability. Before fixing a date, it is better to weigh both options.

In high summer

  • — Long days and a lively town.
  • — Very busy quays and beaches.
  • — Accommodation and venues to book early.
  • — Exteriors to schedule at daybreak.

In spring or autumn

  • + A calmer lake, shores available.
  • + Softer light on the mountains.
  • + Hotels and venues easier to book.
  • + Shorter days to plan for.
  • + Weather to watch closely.

When the date of a seminar or congress is fixed, I work around the programme and the daylight. A live recording, a programme or a multi-camera set-up requires a larger production team.

Multi-camera or live? See video production (Lyon)

A date to choose?

A short call is enough to compare the options for your project. No obligation.

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They trusted me

What my clients
remember.

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A serious, creative professional, always attentive and able to adapt to any situation.
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“Impeccable image quality, a smooth pace.”

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“Professional, talented and very committed.”

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“Great communication, a pleasure to work with him!”

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Portrait of Quentin Berguet, videographer and director

Your videographer

Quentin Berguet,
real footage and 3D.

Based in Lyon, I have been filming and editing since 2018; modelling, animation and compositing are also done by me. For a congress or a longer shoot, an additional camera operator and a sound specialist join me, without changing the person you deal with.

My references closest to your needs: Victador and 98% for visual effects, the Musée Henri Martin for documentary, the Cannes shows and festivals (Mars Wrigley) for events, the DGAEV for institutional work. For Annecy, an on-site scout is planned if the project requires it.

2018first films
+200projects delivered
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FAQ · Annecy

Filming in Annecy,
a user’s guide.

A question not answered here? A message is enough: I will get back to you quickly.

What price for a shoot in Annecy?

It depends on writing time, shooting days and editing, but above all on the share of animation or 3D, which takes production time. The trip from Lyon remains reasonable; a night on site is only justified to film the dawn. Each item is detailed in my pricing page.

Is a permit needed in town?

A shoot with equipment in public space (quays, gardens, old-town streets) requires the approval of the City of Annecy: I handle it beforehand with its departments. In a hotel, a hall or a company, it is the host venue that gives its consent.

Can the lake be flown over with a drone?

Not just anywhere. Annecy Mont-Blanc airport, at Meythet, and the Bout du Lac and Roc de Chère nature reserves create areas where flying is banned or tightly regulated, and flying over the town follows the rules applicable in built-up areas. I check the map, make the declarations and offer a viewpoint from the shore or a vantage point when flying is ruled out.

Can you combine filming and animation?

Yes, it is even my speciality: I film, then model, animate and integrate the 3D or graphic elements myself, as Victador and the short film 98% show. The same director, one schedule, and a consistent image from start to finish.

And during the Animation Festival?

For a studio, a brand or a school present at the Festival or the MIFA, yes, following the organisers’ rules. In 2026, the Festival takes place from 21 to 27 June and the MIFA from 23 to 26 June: the town is then in high demand, so book early.

How do you get here from Lyon?

By direct regional train, allow a little under two hours between Part-Dieu and Annecy station, with a few direct services a day; by motorway, the journey is of the same order. For a sunrise session, I stay on site the night before.

And a lakeside seminar?

Yes: plenary, workshops, activity on the water or in the mountains, dinner. I follow the programme without disrupting it: a keepsake film, then clips for your social media. The Impérial congress centre, for example, offers a plenary room for up to 600 people and 19 rooms.

Do you also work around Annecy?

Yes: Annecy-le-Vieux, Seynod, Cran-Gevrier, Épagny Metz-Tessy, Argonay, Sévrier, Veyrier-du-Lac, Talloires, Faverges, and further afield Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains, Geneva or the Aravis.

Would a production company be better suited?

Brand film, seminar, interviews or animated content: a videographer-director is enough, reinforced if needed. A programme, live broadcast or multi-camera set-up requires more resources: the page video production (Lyon) presents these set-ups.

Can you film the behind the scenes of a studio?

Yes: interviews with directors and animators, drawing-tablet gestures, team life. These images serve recruitment, communication around a film or a funding application.

And videos for a sports brand?

Yes: product launches, ambassador portraits, design behind the scenes, in a studio or outdoors. I also frame in 9:16 for social media, as for OLY, the app conceived with Teddy Riner.

Which season to film in?

Spring and early autumn combine soft light and a calm lake; summer brings long days but heavy crowds, and winter beautiful moods with short days. The “summer or off-season” section above details these trade-offs.

How do revisions work?

Each edit version, then each animation pass, is shared online: you leave your remarks at the right moment of the picture. We can also schedule a video call at each stage.

What can I do with the videos?

Everywhere you communicate: website, social media, festivals, trade shows, presentations. The chosen music covers all this; television or billboard distribution is priced as an option in the quote.

Where I travel

Annecy, the two Savoies
and all over France.

Lyon → Annecy · ≈ 1 h 55 by regional train

Annecy area

Annecy-le-Vieux, Seynod, Cran-Gevrier, Meythet, Épagny Metz-Tessy, Argonay, Sévrier, Veyrier-du-Lac, Talloires, Faverges.

Contact

A project in Annecy
or in Haute-Savoie?

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