Thanks to the growth of broadcast media technology, more of the world can join in the celebration of sportsmanship and athletic achievements that is the Olympic Games. From the historically triumphant gold medal wins of Jesse Owens in 1936, to the record breaking achievements of Michael Phelps in 2008, innovations in broadcasting have allowed for…
It’s Thursday! Not just Thursday, but Throwback Thursday and we would like to share one of our favorite recent media assignments. In 2014, we were contacted by a Bosnian TV channel looking to cover the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team during their first-ever trip to the Football World Cup. Having local, experienced crews in…
What a year! 2015 brought the Global Media Desk great projects, amazing clients, and lots and lots of fun. Check out what we got up to in 2015. About the Global Media Desk Global Media Desk has been providing on-demand, high-quality, local production crews, photographers, and interpreters around the world for over 15 years. We…
With over 100 million travelers expected this holiday season, traveling for a last minute photo or video shoot may have you in a bah-humbug mood. With overloaded airports and roads, stress and delays seem inevitable, but we have a few simple tips that will help you breeze through travel during the holidays. Pack Light Ideally…
With the holidays fast approaching it is the perfect time to remember what this time of year is all about. While decorations, festive dinners, and non-stop shopping sprees are icons of the season, connecting with people is at the core of what makes any holiday special. Below is a list of notable organizations that help touch…
Scotland has been luring filmmakers for decades with its varied and lush landscapes. USA Today even named Scotland as the Best Cinematic Destination for 2015. It that wasn’t enough to have you breaking out your kilt, then perhaps the announcement of a new incentive scheme will. Recently the Scottish government announced its commitment to supporting…
Fondness for the eccentric and wonderful is nothing new, especially during this time of year. To get into the spirit of Fall, we put together a few of our favorite unique event photo shoots. These off the beaten path shoots may inspire your next media project! Themed Private Party Not all parties are the same,…
Our planet has quite a selection of unearthly landscapes you won’t believe exist. With box office hits like “The Martian” and “Gravity,” it’s clear that we haven’t lost our nostalgia for space exploration. Here are our favorite locations to shoot that seem completely out-of-this-world. Zhangye Danxia Landform, China This geological wonder was the backdrop for…