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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, […]
Finding and selecting the right location for a photo shoot is the first step in achieving the look and feel you desire in your final product. Before you even head out the door to look at potential sites, you’ll need to consider a few things. First, what type of story are your photos going to […]
Where to find some of the best Photography Exhibitions going on in London this spring. Conflict, Time, Photography From the seconds after a bomb is detonated to a former scene of battle years after a war has ended, this moving exhibition focuses on the passing of time, tracing a diverse and poignant journey through over […]
Fashion photography has experienced a number of ground-shifting changes in the past years. It has changed from something that was simple and formula-based, and it has attracted surplus energy and creativity. As a result, there are few limits on what people can do in fashion photography these days. If you just flip through the current […]
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 […]
What makes Pinterest the perfect social network for a photographer’s business marketing? Pinterest is a social network especially suited to sharing visually. With a visual orientation, this social network allows the uploading of images or videos and sharing with others. Since the goal of Pinterest is to build a connection between “everyone in the world […]
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 […]
Commercial photo shoots are fantastic for people who have been taking photography for awhile and now want to get paid for their hobby. Commercial photo shoots could include anything from taking pictures of food for a food product company to taking photos of people that will be used as an ad campaign. A successful photo […]
You put your all into that project; you worked very hard to get it exactly right. The last thing you want is to take a less than perfect photograph of it. The most common cause of poor photography is improper lighting on the subject. Here are a few easy and inexpensive tips that anyone can […]
There seems to be confusion by the term location library and what it actually means. What is a location library? The confusion comes about because many of us say location agency. Location libraries or location databases means a collection of images and reference information, usually numbered or coded and categorised by location type, building genre […]
The magical snowy days of winter lure the photographer outside to glittering city streets, snow shrouded fields and jolly scenes of children at play…….”you get the idea!” Get the best snow photos by following a few tips to keep your shots bright and clear in the lovely but tricky light of winter’s wonderland. Photography Tips […]
Just like with everything else in the past year, there have definitely been some changes when it comes to photography. It’s no surprise that technological advancements have made certain features more sought after than ever, but there are also some great artistic trends that have recently emerged “or reemerged” that have given photography a new […]
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 […]
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 […]