Photographer with a tripod in an industrial hall

Behind the photographs

About us

Zien360 — on location

A virtual tour usually shows you the finished result. Here, I also introduce the people who help make it and share what happens behind the scenes.

Martin Jan Hoekstra in a black Zien360 shirt against a light background — Martin Jan Hoekstra · Founder and photographer

A personal introduction

I’m Martin Jan.

I’ve always been drawn to imagery and technology. I have a background as an aircraft mechanic. Zien360 brings together my technical interests and photography. From photographing a location to editing the images and working on the technology behind the virtual tour, it is that combination that appeals to me.

The work takes me to very different places, from shoots in Rijnstate’s operating theatres to a project in Singapore. Travelling and discovering new locations remain among my favourite parts of working at Zien360.

Martin Jan

On location & in the studio

A look behind the scenes

On location, behind the camera and working with freelancers and interns. These photographs show the work and some of the moments around it.

Femke takes photographs beside studio lights. — Photographer Femke during a shoot.

A photographer wearing an orange safety vest adjusts a camera on a tripod outside a UPS location. — On location at UPS during a shoot.

A group photograph of five people wearing surgical caps indoors. — Wearing scrubs for a shoot in Rijnstate’s operating theatre.

A maker at a desk works on a 3D image on a computer screen. — A 3D model of a bottle in the making.

A maker wearing a yellow safety helmet operates a camera among industrial pipes. — Photography among the installations.

A photographer with a camera on a tripod in an indoor street with historic facades. — Photography among the historic facades.

Two people take a selfie at a table with cups and boxes for VR headsets. — Wilco van Rooijen during a Team Ocean project.

A video camera and three people during a recording in a bright indoor space. — A video recording on location.

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A drone on a landing pad and a maker holding its controller in a square. — Preparing a drone recording.

People and recording equipment in a bright corridor during a shoot. — A day filming on location.

Two people take a selfie together at a table with food. — A selfie at the table.

A selfie of a maker wearing a hairnet and face covering in a production area. — On location in a production area.

A maker wearing an orange safety vest beside a camera on a tripod in an industrial hall. — Recording in an industrial hall.

A maker wearing a Zien360 shirt attaches equipment to a ceiling. — Building the recording setup.

A maker wearing a red shirt works at a computer displaying an item of clothing. — Working on images in the office.

A maker wearing headphones checks a recording on a phone beside a workstation. — Checking a recording on location.

Camera with a microphone and flip-out screen in front of a green backdrop. — A green-screen recording.

Workspace with a green backdrop, tripods and recording equipment on a table. — The office set up for green-screen recording.

A camera on a tripod in front of a green backdrop in an office with an Infor screen. — A temporary studio in an office.

A camera on a tripod among exercise machines in a gym. — Photography in a gym.

A person wearing a surgical cap lies in a hospital bed beside medical equipment. — Behind the scenes in a hospital room.

Camera on a tripod between technical installations on a rooftop. — 360-degree photography on a rooftop.

A blue KLM aircraft at an airport gate. — On the way to a Zien360 project.

Illuminated high-rise buildings beside the water at night. — In Singapore for a Zien360 project.

Two people check equipment during an indoor recording, with others in the background. — Preparing together on location.

Back to the photographs

Working together

Working together.

I work with photographers, filmmakers, technical specialists and interns. The people involved depend on the assignment. I remain your point of contact, from our first conversation to delivery.

Down-to-earth and honest

We say what we do and do what we say. Clear advice, short lines of communication and no unnecessary fuss.

Creativity

Every company has its own story. That is why we translate your goal into a concept that is recognisable and could not have come from anywhere else.

Innovation

We choose technology because it makes your story stronger. Not for the sake of the technology itself, but for a smoother and more convincing experience.

Reliability

From planning to completion: you know where you stand. We monitor quality, keep our promises and remain involved.

Would you like to create something distinctive together?

Zien360 is growing thanks to a flexible network of curious creators. Are you skilled in photography, video, 3D or interactive media, or are you looking for an internship where you can really get involved? Send us your story and portfolio. Perhaps we’ll soon be creating something together that people will remember.

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