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Filming Sustainability in the UAE
Who's doing what in the UAE to make filming as sustainable as possible?
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Finding the right director, DOP or videographer
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Is this an end to the WGA strike?
WGA CONTRACT 2023 DEAR MEMBERS, We have reached a tentative agreement on a new 2023 MBA, which is to say an agreement in principle on all deal points, subject to drafting final contract language. What we have won in this contract - most particularly,
Filming in the UAE: Lights, Camera, Desert, Action
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), with its stunning landscapes, modern cities, and a burgeoning film industry, has become an attractive destination for both filmmakers and photographers from around the world. From the shimmering skyscrapers of Dubai to
How many hours of daylight do I have left on location?
How can I tell exactly when the sun will drop behind the mountain. Sunrise sunset gives me a rough idea, but it doesn't account for elevation.
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Radio Etiquete Set Filming
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How to tell exactly when the sun will set.
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Sustainability for Profit
The film industry, with its expansive operations and global reach, has a significant environmental footprint. From energy-intensive lighting setups to extensive travel, large-scale productions can generate considerable carbon emissions and waste. ...
Bringing a feature film or TV series to the UAE
If you are an international producer bringing a production to the UAE, we can give your production team free access to the database, where you will find locations, crew, actors, models and props. You can find film and photographic locations and ...
Location pictures, upload sizes and quality
Location pictures are generally taken between a 32-50mm lens for exteriors and a 10-12mm lens for interiors. This helps DOPs to compare different locations more accurately. Film location shots are generally taken much wider than a beauty shot. This ...