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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]