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Shooting a music video can be an exciting experience that can help aspiring musicians to jumpstart their careers. Although music videos don’t have to look like million-dollar productions, today’s technology creates an unprecedented expectation of quality. Lets take a look at key points that should be remembered by any aspiring musicians looking to create their […]
Wanting to try your hand and eye at architectural photography? Buildings are a huge part of our lives, and have been for centuries. The majority of us spend most of their time in buildings, without really stepping outside and considering the potential art of the structure that surrounds them. Architectural photography highlights the beauty of […]
When most people look at a photograph, they usually do not think about all of the hard work that goes into taking the perfect photo. Taking the perfect picture does require a lot of work, but fortunately, there are some of the things that you can do to make it easier. Below are some tips […]
Computer Generated Imagery or CGI is a three dimensional computer graphics application used in creating the special effects in movies. CGI goes back to 1968 when some Russian mathematicians made the image of a cat move across a screen. In 1968, “Hummingbird”, a 10 minute animation, by Charles Csuri was the first CGI film. The […]
British film and TV locations are becoming meccas for people who are visiting the United Kingdom. BBC Television alone is becoming very popular around the world, and people in countries everywhere can watch British television on their local television provider or I-player. Locations from the Harry Potter films alone have become places where people want […]
Michael McDermott is the executive producer and owner of Gung-Ho Films. He came to China in 1990 in order to study film. It was an exciting time for China because the communist era in the country had just ended. China was also becoming more westernised. Today, every aspect of Chinese life has been westernised, and […]
Whether you are planning to host your own birthday or if you want to have a gathering for your family and friends, corporate event, press conference or latest product launch, finding the right event venue can be done by following a few steps along the way. Finding the right event venue is possible by understanding […]
Wildlife films, whether they are based primary on animals or just have a small part in the movie, are actually a lot more difficult to compose than you might think. Having normal producers and directors for the movie may not work, simply because they do not know how to keep or control the animals involved. […]
Architectural photography can be both challenging and rewarding due to the seemingly endless possibilities available when showcasing a structure. All of our shoot locations within our Location Library have to be photographed, presenting a challenge from low light interiors to exterior images to present on our website SHOOTFACTORY. We have compiled some tips to help […]
If you are making a film or video, should you choose a production service filming company? The answer to that question depends on the purpose of your video. Production in general is an unforgiving field that easily exposes amateurs and budget-minded producers. There is no substitute for high-end equipment, technical expertise and the experience of […]
You need to become familiar with the movie. This includes having a general feel for the mood, setting, a tone of the movie. In other words, ask yourself, “Which scenes from this movie would represent what the movie has to offer?” A comedy trailer would require understanding whether the humour is tongue-in-cheek or straightforward. That […]
Making films is easier today than ever before….. really!. Even if you have a limited budget and not much experience, with a good script, a dedicated crew and some decent but affordable equipment, you can create a professional looking movie. At the same time, there are still quite a few challenges when it comes to […]
Editing a TV promotion or a film trailer can be a very difficult task. Editing trailers is an art form, and there are many different things that go into it: Music, pacing, length, what clips to show, what clips not to show, what dialogue to use, what your final shot should be, and there are […]
The United Kingdom contains some of the most stunning and iconic scenery in the world. From the green and rolling hills to the craggy cliffs of Scotland, the archetype for so much of the world’s landscape is found right at home in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. This makes it easy for the British countryside […]
If you want a career in TV production, then you have to be ready to take any opportunity that comes your way. This is a highly competitive field where it takes being creative, unique and prepared to move on a dime if you want to succeed. And for those that are willing to put in […]
Working as a professional photographer can be a great career choice for those willing to work at it, but you should always remember that it does take a lot of work. Photographers work as self-employed freelancers more often than not, and that is never an easy life for those who are just starting out. Then […]
When you are a photographer, you have to figure out a way to work with the best visual scenarios that you have. And while you might be able to control the elements inside a studio, artists who prefer to take their shot outside have many other things to factor in. One specific area that needs […]
Product placement is the use of recognisable, identifiable brand name products in cinema. It is a controversial method of advertising that nevertheless sees a lot of use in both studio films and indie productions. It comes in many different forms, but the common thread is always the obvious inclusion of a real world product. Many […]
It used to be the case that only big ticket box office hits attracted investments from businesses. More and more frequently we see small screen productions getting a major boost from private investors and businesses. Here are some of the facts on big investments in small screen production. Small Screen Movies with Big Investments A […]
Basic tips for starting out in food photography Pick the freshest ingredients Use the best and freshest ingredients, this will show up on the photographs and images. Lighting With a backlight you can make food look amazing and can highlight steam coming of the plate. This is true whether a chef prepares a simple salad […]