If you are traveling for a video shoot, photo shoot or interpreting event half way around the world, chances are that you will have a problem adjusting to the new time zone. Jet lag can be a real burden, especially when you are working on a project or attending an event that will require you…
Gathering Your Tech Gear to Film Abroad
When traveling abroad for international film productions and photoshoots, having a travel checklist is essential to ensure a smooth and trouble-free shoot. At the top of that checklist should be the necessary adapters and plugs you will need for any equipment you will be bringing from home. Mismatch in the power or charging gear can…
Tipping Etiquette for International Media Productions
Awareness about the tipping customs in foreign locales can come in handy, especially when you’re filming or shooting in locations around the world and don’t want to blow your budget on unnecessary expenses. If you were filming a commercial in Australia, the last thing you want is to leave a generous tip for the taxi…
Hollywood’s Film Location Trends 2014
Producers often walk a tightrope between keeping production costs in check and ensuring that the quality and authenticity of the movie doesn’t suffer in any way. They’ve increasingly been looking at ‘greener pastures’ away from California that offer lucrative film tax incentives while also serving as good locations for physical production. A latest example of…
Video Production Trends to Watch Out For
Quality content is what makes the world go round. And for the professionals looking to bring it to life, the 2014 NAB Show directs the way! Hosted by the National Association of Broadcasters, the NAB Show is the world’s largest electronic media show covering the creation, management and delivery of content across all platforms. This…
Staying on Budget with Your International Photo Shoot
Do you have a professional photo shoot coming up in a foreign country and need some tips? Taking up an international photo shoot project can be an exciting and enriching experience that can add immense weight to your credentials. However, the project can quickly turn on its head if costs spiral out of control, burning…
Indie Festival Strategy
There’s more to festival strategy than blindly dumping your film into the Sundance hat on Withoutabox and impatiently waiting for your impersonal rejection letter months later. Once you emotionally cope with not playing ball on the big league festival circuit, should that fate come to pass, quite a few nice exhibition opportunities still remain out…
Visa Requirements for International Shoots
When planning a shoot in a country where you don’t hold citizenship several important factors come into play. One critical item that must be taken care of before departure is to ensure that you have the required visas. Arriving in a country without the correct documentation could mean a denied entry and spell disaster for…