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SHOOTFACTORY location library supplies the film industry with the best filming locations in the UK and overseas. The skyline of London features in many television programmes and films and is widely recognised the world over. There are numerous landmarks and forms of architecture to draw the eye of filmmakers, advertisers and TV producers and nearly […]
Photographing interiors is often a challenge. Unlike other fields of photography, people have to rely heavily on their general problem solving skills instead of specialized gear. The main goal of location photography is to create dynamic and interesting but accurate representations of a space. This is not similar to taking portraits of people. Although interior […]
James Bond, the M16 agent, popularly known as “007” is back on screen with the new 2015 film Spectre. It is the 24th film in the Eon Productions series that began in 1962. Over the years, Eon has had six actors portraying James Bond. The latest is Daniel Craig, and this will be the fourth […]
Becoming a film location scout is a dream job for many. Unfortunately, few know where to begin or think that it is simply a pipe dream. That could not be further from the truth, since there are practical and tangible steps that can be taken to ensure that anyone has a great shot at becoming […]
Photographing the interior and exterior of a property can be a challenge, but you can accomplish great photos when you follow a few tips. To get started, you will need the right kinds of photography equipment for quality photos. These tips can help you choose the equipment, use natural lighting, prepare the home and edit […]
Choosing the right location is perhaps the most essential concern when it comes to creating beautiful professional-quality results. Locations determine the lighting, backdrop and tone of any photo shoot, and ensuring that you have selected environments that will be of greater benefit is an issue that no photographer can afford to overlook. Finding and selecting […]
Location scouting takes place during the pre-production phase of a film or TV commercial. It’s when you go out and about, trying to find the places where you’re going to shoot the movie or commercial. Location scouting is really about approaching businesses in the city where you’re shooting the film, or wherever that scene is […]
The cinematic worthy Cornwall serves as the 18th century backdrop for Winston Graham’s “Poldark,” which is being adapted for the screen by Debbie Horfield. Tuning in to watch the drama unfold, viewers have the opportunity to get a glimpse of the spectacular Porthgwarra, Gunwalloe and Charlestown coastal landscapes. Wind blown grass, rolling sand dunes, dramatic […]
Game of Thrones takes place in the fictional land of Westeros, but fans of the hit show can visit many of the filming locations in real life. Grab your passport and get ready to explore some of the series’ most stunning locations! Water Palaces of Dorne: Alcazar de Sevilla Our journey starts in Spain, […]
You have hired your photographer and models, but have not found that perfect location that will enhance the image. A location agency finds locations specific to your needs regardless of what those needs are. Location Agencies Can … Advantage #1: Finding A Place A location agency goes out to find shoot locations every single […]
Finding and selecting the right location for a photo shoot is the first step in achieving the look and feel you desire in your final product. Before you even head out the door to look at potential sites, you’ll need to consider a few things. First, what type of story are your photos going to […]
Where to find some of the best Photography Exhibitions going on in London this spring. Conflict, Time, Photography From the seconds after a bomb is detonated to a former scene of battle years after a war has ended, this moving exhibition focuses on the passing of time, tracing a diverse and poignant journey through over […]
Fashion photography has experienced a number of ground-shifting changes in the past years. It has changed from something that was simple and formula-based, and it has attracted surplus energy and creativity. As a result, there are few limits on what people can do in fashion photography these days. If you just flip through the current […]
By now, you may have seen Wolf Hall, the production that ran on BBC Two earlier this year; headed by Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis, who left US drama Homeland after series 3, the six-part drama chronicles the life of Thomas Cromwell who started as the son of a blacksmith and became King Henry VIII’s […]
What makes Pinterest the perfect social network for a photographer’s business marketing? Pinterest is a social network especially suited to sharing visually. With a visual orientation, this social network allows the uploading of images or videos and sharing with others. Since the goal of Pinterest is to build a connection between “everyone in the world […]
Since the glory days of the Silent Film and Golden Age eras, Hollywood movies were consistently shot locally on elaborate studio lots. Over a period of time and on occasion, filmmakers have chosen to use other filming locations for their authenticity and backdrop in regards to the films story-line, and hard to turn down incentives […]
Commercial photo shoots are fantastic for people who have been taking photography for awhile and now want to get paid for their hobby. Commercial photo shoots could include anything from taking pictures of food for a food product company to taking photos of people that will be used as an ad campaign. A successful photo […]
You put your all into that project; you worked very hard to get it exactly right. The last thing you want is to take a less than perfect photograph of it. The most common cause of poor photography is improper lighting on the subject. Here are a few easy and inexpensive tips that anyone can […]
There seems to be confusion by the term location library and what it actually means. What is a location library? The confusion comes about because many of us say location agency. Location libraries or location databases means a collection of images and reference information, usually numbered or coded and categorised by location type, building genre […]
Just like with everything else in the past year, there have definitely been some changes when it comes to photography. It’s no surprise that technological advancements have made certain features more sought after than ever, but there are also some great artistic trends that have recently emerged “or reemerged” that have given photography a new […]