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Poldark’s Filming Locations in Cornwall Increasing Tourism

Poldark’s Filming Locations in Cornwall Increasing Tourism

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 Filming Locations You Can Visit

Game of Thrones Filming Locations You Can Visit

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, […]

Behind The Scenes with BBC Two’s Wolf Hall

Behind The Scenes with BBC Two’s Wolf Hall

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 […]

Where were these Oscar Nominated Films Shot?

Where were these Oscar Nominated Films Shot?

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 […]

7 Tips for Shooting the Ultimate Music Video

7 Tips for Shooting the Ultimate Music Video

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 […]

Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down of CGI

Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down of CGI

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 Becoming Meccas For Tourists

British Film and TV Locations Becoming Meccas For Tourists

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 […]

How The Chinese Film Industry Is Changing

How The Chinese Film Industry Is Changing

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 […]

When Your Movie Needs Wildlife, Call in Wildlife Producers

When Your Movie Needs Wildlife, Call in Wildlife Producers

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. […]

Production Service Filming Companies, Yes, No, Maybe?

Production Service Filming Companies, Yes, No, Maybe?

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 […]

Ideas to Editing a Movie Trailer

Ideas to Editing a Movie Trailer

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 […]

Getting Your Film’s Production Off the Ground

Getting Your Film’s Production Off the Ground

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 your TV Promo or Film Trailer

Editing your TV Promo or Film Trailer

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 […]

Proper Use of Product Placement in Film

Proper Use of Product Placement in Film

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 […]

Small Screen Productions Attracting Big Business Investment

Small Screen Productions Attracting Big Business Investment

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 […]

War Correspondent & Conflict Zone Filming Tips

War Correspondent & Conflict Zone Filming Tips

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 […]

Crowdfunding Your Movie for a Better Sale Price

Crowdfunding Your Movie for a Better Sale Price

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 […]

13 Action Movie Trailers that Hit the Spot

13 Action Movie Trailers that Hit the Spot

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 […]

Filming in South Africa? We Share Our Tips

Filming in South Africa? We Share Our Tips

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 […]

ITV Filming Daybreak at Windsor Location

ITV Filming Daybreak at Windsor Location

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   Related Articles New Studio Filming Locations in London Asics Filming Win The Long Run on Location Filming […]