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Marcus Ebanks

10 years, 7 months ago - Marcus Ebanks

I think this would mainly go to the Film Directors/Producers with this, but where do you normally go to look for stills photographers for your films if you ever do?

I have done stills photography in the past which can be alot of fun to document the makings and behind the scenes stills from a set, and I was wondering where you normally go to source your still photographers and what you usually require from them.

Many thanks!
Marcus

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Marcus Ebanks

10 years, 7 months ago - Marcus Ebanks

Hi Paddy thanks for the response,

I had a look at camera sound blimps and they are really expensive! Even renting one!

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Paddy Robinson-Griffin

10 years, 7 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

Hi Marcus,

These days there's often enough people with decent cameras kicking around that general documentation isn't hard to get covered. Actual production stills are a little tougher, and I'd generally look to the EPK/publicity department to take the lead and either find someone or apply an artistic eye.

One thing that's somewhat helpful is a soundproofed enclosure for your camera - that allows you to shoot during takes, when the lighting is right, makeup is right, and you don't hold up proceedings getting people to pose and recreate scenes/setups. When you're spending thousands of pounds an hour for shooting time, you can't afford to hold it up for stills, so that might be an interesting niche to get started?

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