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If you are interested in a career that offers tedium, exasperation, constant challenge and frustration while providing a lifetime of excitement, fulfilment and financial satisfaction, you should consider the job of Location Manager. While this career is never easy, successful outcomes are possible with an understanding of the overall concept of a film project and […]
London has become a hub of big budget filmmaking. Right now there are no less than a half dozen Hollywood blockbusters being shot here, including: A WWII story starring Brad Pitt. An updated, live action telling of Cinderella. The musical Holiday! Brit director Guy Ritchie’s The Man from U.N.C.L.E., based on the classic 60s […]
Filming in a conflict zone is one of the most hazardous jobs a journalist, cameraman can perform. There are a lot of unappreciated freelance journalists that constantly put their lives and well-being on the line by covering the stories that many aren’t willing to cover. These conflict zones are plagued by warfare and these journalists […]
The role of a location scout in the creation of a film is a very important one that can potentially make the difference in the quality of the final product. Their job often begins months before other aspects of the film have taken place, like casting and budget approvals. They must determine which locations in […]
The history of film is littered with first attempts that are deeply flawed. Name any famous director, and chances are you won’t be able to name their first film. Few people can name Stanley Kubrick’s or Ingmar Bergman’s first films, and fewer people have actually seen them. As classic as “2001: A Space Odyssey” and […]
If you have the knowledge to create a movie yet don’t have the backing and support for funding there are ways to get that money. The dream of a movie does not have to die because you don’t have enough money to get started. There are a few steps to be completed when looking for […]
Trailers are the film equivalent of natural selection. They allow us to find the good, weed out the bad and attach ourselves to the awesome. For that reason, action movies usually produce the most brilliant trailers, the kinds that are exciting and dramatic and able to pump us up to go see that movie right […]
Depending upon the type of movie you’re filming, a mountainous environment may be the perfect setting. Wild and remote, mountainous areas offer a peaceful atmosphere with dramatics vistas. As with any shoot location, though, mountainous areas can pose specific problems for film crews. Tips to Filming in Mountainous Terrain 1. Understand that no matter how […]
Not every independent film that lands on YouTube gets a large number of views. Independent film-makers who do manage to get a lot of exposure usually have put a promotional strategy in place before the film is even released online. Promoting a film takes into account modern tastes as well as good social marketing techniques. […]
Films set in London have showcased the city’s vibrant culture, beautiful landmarks, and witty, intelligent residents. Other movies featuring London, however, have simply blown the place to smithereens — or drowned it, or set it aflame, or unleashed upon it relentless armies of zombies. London Apocalypse Film Appearances 1. The Day the Earth Caught Fire […]
Airports have often served as the filming locations for a variety of movies and television shows for decades. Casablanca, Die Hard, and Catch Me If You Can are just a few of the blockbusters that have utilised airports as a unique backdrop. However, filming in an airport presents its own set of challenges and headaches, […]
South Africa has always been a filming location of choice due to the wildlife and natural vistas, but it’s becoming increasingly popular as the country competes internationally and offers exceptional rates, tax incentives and other benefits. Nevertheless, filming in South Africa can be difficult, so here are our tips for overcoming those challenges. Filming Tips […]
The current generation and the one before this are all hard-core movie geeks, having been raised on a staple diet of Hollywood movies and blockbusters. When you decide to plan a trip to the UK, the first thing on your itinerary is always the best film locations that must never be missed on a trip […]
If you are about to start filming, you have quite a lot to do to get the production ready to go. You have to work with the actors, talk to the writers, connect with the film crews and do many other tasks. The list almost seems endless. You simply do not have time to go […]
Safety is the main concern in all types of filming, and this is especially true in extreme locations. At the same time, the right knowledge and planning is very important when shooting in areas with difficult conditions. There are a number of factors that people should take into consideration while filming in these kinds of […]
Filming locations play one of the largest parts in making a movie, since most scenes rely on images or backgrounds to make a scene visually enjoyable for the viewers. The location can enhance the story to make it come alive for the viewers. Some filming locations can present a challenge to filmmakers, but international filming […]
Most people think of Los Angeles as the centre of the big budget film blockbuster world, but the technology and know-how that it takes to make an epic movie has spread out across the planet. There are thousands of unexpected places that host large film industries. From Morocco to Mexico, Hollywood is everywhere. Unusual Filming […]
Steeped in history and architectural splendour, the UK is home to a myriad of filming locations dating back to the advent of cinema. From Big Ben to the Durham Cathedral, Hollywood film crews have flocked to UK locations for years in order to capture the essence of this majestic land on celluloid. There are numerous […]
From Scotland to Cornwall, the UK is a gem of locations for film makers! The UK, despite its small size, is full of contrasts. Scottish rugged islands, lochs and windswept moors and more… England’s rolling hills and chocolate box cottages; the dramatic beauty of the Welsh mountains, valleys and lakes; peaceful coasts, areas of historical […]
ITV Daybreak are filming at our location house in Windsor. Windsor Film Location House for ITV stunning country house with charming characteristics and features large rooms with quirky features traditional furniture secluded garden painting and decorating considered View this Location Related Articles New Studio Filming Locations in London Asics Filming Win The Long […]