Scenic Translight and Backdrop Printing for Canadian Film & TV
Large format production print built for Canada’s film and television industry.
TK Graphics produces scenic translights, custom backdrops, and production graphics for film and TV sets across Canada. Up to 16 feet wide, seamless — and ready when your shoot is.
Tight deadline? Call directly: (604) 575-1812
16 FT
Max Seamless Width
30+
Years In Prouction Print
3M
Gold Certified
— The Production Print Challenge
Print That Performs Under Studio Lighting
Film and TV print has one test: how it looks on camera, under professional lighting. Colour accuracy, surface finish, and material behaviour under studio conditions determine whether the print works on set — or holds up a shoot. TK Graphics understands scenic translights, colour temperature, material diffusion, and why a seam in the wrong place creates a continuity problem in post.
— Film & TV Print products
What We Produce For Film & TV
Everything TK Graphics produces for Canada’s film and television industry.
Scenic Translights
Backlit transparent prints that simulate exterior environments — calibrated to your lighting rig.
Backlit media · Up to 16 ft wide seamless · Calibrated for backlight colour temp
Custom Printed Backdrops
Large format studio backdrops where painted or projected alternatives fall short.
Fabric or vinyl · Up to 16 ft wide seamless · Matte finish · Grommeted or on-roll
Set Dressing Graphics
Signage, murals, and branded materials that exist convincingly within the frame.
Multiple substrates · Any size · Aged/distressed finishes available
Location Shoot Signage
Storefront dressing, building wraps, and environmental graphics for real location shoots.
Adhesive vinyl · UV-resistant inks · Removable — confirm substrate before ordering
Green Screen & Chroma Panels
Chroma key panels to precise colour specifications for clean keying.
Matte fabric or vinyl · Supply your chroma key colour spec · Even colour across full panel
Studio Floor Graphics
Position markers, set boundaries, and decorative floor prints for stage environments.
Non-slip floor vinyl · Withstands foot traffic and dollies · Removable
Production Office & Unit Graphics
Department signs, safety notices, and branded materials for offices and basecamp.
Coroplast, foam board, vinyl banner · Quick turnaround
Working on a tight shoot schedule? Call us directly at (604) 575-1812.
— Why Choose TK Graphics
Why Canadian Productions Choose TK Graphics
We Work On Production Schedules
Shoot dates don’t move. TK Graphics has been delivering print to Canadian productions for years — we know what ‘wrap on Friday’ means and produce to that standard.
16-Foot Seamless Prints
We print up to 16 feet wide in a single seamless piece — no continuity issues for most standard set dimensions. For wider pieces, seam placement is agreed with your art department before we go to press.
Colour Calibrated for Camera
As a 3M Gold Select Provider, we calibrate scenic translights to your backlight colour temperature and match backdrops to your reference — matte to cut hot spots, or as your DP specifies.
We Know the Production World
TK Graphics works with IATSE Local 891 productions and understands the union environment. We take files directly from your art department and work with your schedule — not against it.
— Production Work
Featured Projects
Film and TV productions often involve confidentiality agreements. Project details are shared with client permission only.
Film & TV Production
Scenic Translights & Backdrops — BC Studio Production
Custom scenic translights and printed backdrops for a major BC studio production — colour calibrated to the lighting rig and delivered on schedule for prep day
Film & TV Production
Scenic & Production Graphics — Iatse Local 891 Productions, BC
Tk Graphics produces scenic translights, custom backdrops, and set dressing graphics for IATSE Local 891 union productions across British Columbia
— Production Workflow
How A Production Print Job Works
Film and TV productions often involve confidentiality agreements. Project details are shared with client permission only.
Quote & Scope
Contact us with your production dates, the pieces you need, sizes, and any reference images or style guides from your art department. If you are in pre-production and not yet at final dimensions, contact us early — we can hold a production slot and confirm specs as they are finalised.
File Submission
Submit your files from the art department — PDF, PSD, AI, or TIFF. Our prepress team reviews for resolution, colour profile, surface finish specification, and any notes from your DP or art director. We flag any file issues before production begins.
Colour & Material Confirmation
For scenic translights, we confirm backlight colour temperature and calibrate accordingly. For backdrops, we confirm surface finish and review colour against your reference. We do not proceed to production without confirmation from your art department.
Production
Your job goes to press. We print up to 16 feet wide seamless. For pieces wider than 16 feet, we produce matched panels and confirm seam placement with your art department before printing. Production timelines are confirmed at the quote stage and we communicate immediately if anything changes.
Delivery
We deliver to your studio, stage, or location shoot address. For time-sensitive deliveries, we will confirm the earliest possible delivery window at the quote stage. If you need on-site installation support, confirm this at the quote stage and we will advise on availability.
— Common Questions
Film & TV Production Print — FAQ
Can you match the exact colour temperature required for a scenic translight?
Yes. When quoting a scenic translight, supply us with your backlight source type and colour temperature (e.g., 5600K daylight, 3200K tungsten, or a specific LED panel spec). We calibrate the translight print to perform correctly under your specific light source. If you have a colour reference from your DP or gaffer, supply it with your file submission and we will match to it.
Can you work under an NDA for my production?
Yes. We regularly work with productions under non-disclosure agreements. We do not discuss, share, or reference client productions without explicit written permission. If your production requires an NDA before we can receive files or discuss project scope, contact us and we will arrange the appropriate documentation before any project details are shared.
What is the fastest turnaround available for a backdrop or translight?
Turnaround depends on the size, quantity, and complexity of your order. For straightforward single-piece backdrops or translights, we can often turn around a job in 2–3 business days from file approval. For large or complex pieces, we will confirm the achievable timeline at the quote stage. For urgent productions, call us directly at (604) 575-1812 with your shoot date and we will tell you what is possible.
Can my art department submit files directly to you?
Yes. We can receive files directly from your art department, with or without the production coordinator as an intermediary. Provide us with your art department contact’s name and email at the quote stage and we will coordinate directly with them for file submission, prepress review, and colour confirmation. We are accustomed to working within production department workflows.
What is the maximum size you can produce without a seam?
TK Graphics prints up to 16 feet wide in a single seamless piece. For scenic backdrops and translights up to 16 feet in width, we can produce the entire piece without a join. For pieces wider than 16 feet, we produce precision-matched panels and confirm seam placement with your art department before printing — so the join falls at a point agreed with your production team, not wherever is convenient for us.
— Get A Quote
Your Shoot Date Is Fixed. Let's Make Sure the Print Is Ready.
Tell us your production dates, what you need, and any colour or material specifications from your art department. We will confirm what is achievable for your schedule and give you a straight answer.
info@tkgraphics.ca • Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM • 17667 65A Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 1Z8