Camera Crew Germany Blog

Rolling into Trade Fair Season: 13 Must-Know German Trade Fairs

From cutting-edge tech to culture and sustainability, Germany’s trade fairs continue to set the standard worldwide. These events aren’t just hubs for innovation and business—they’re also prime opportunities for video production, live-streaming, and corporate storytelling. Whether you’re shooting interviews, filming product launches, or creating social content, the German trade fair scene has something for every creative brief.

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Munich, Germany: A Filmmaker’s Location Guide

Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is a city where tradition meets modernity, and it’s undoubtedly one of Germany’s most visually stunning and diverse locations for filmmakers. From historic palaces and classical architecture to vibrant neighborhoods and natural landscapes, Munich offers a unique cinematic experience that attracts both local and international productions.

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Explore our Filming Locations in Germany & Europe!

When it comes to professional filming, the right team and location make all the difference. At Camera Crew Germany, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional camera crews across Germany and beyond. Our bilingual, highly skilled crews are available not only throughout Germany but also in:

  • Switzerland and Austria,
  • France, UK, Belgium, the Netherlands,
  • Poland, Czech Republic,
  • Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden,
  • Italy, and Spain.

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How to Reduce Video Production Costs Without Sacrificing Quality

Video production can be an expensive endeavor, especially when aiming for a high production value. However, with careful planning and strategic choices, it’s possible to reduce costs without compromising on the final product. Whether you’re a small business, a content creator, or a marketing team, our tips and advise throughout our collaboration will help you create compelling videos on a budget.

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Frankfurt, Germany: A Filmmaker’s Location Guide

Frankfurt on the Main, often referred to as the “Mainhattan” of Europe, is a dynamic blend of historic charm and modern skyline. As a global financial hub, this vibrant city offers filmmakers a rich tapestry of locations, from sleek, impressive skyscrapers to centuries-old architecture. Whether you’re shooting a corporate film, a tv series or need a recognisable backdrop for your next project – Frankfurt’s diverse and unique locations provide a perfect backdrop for your next project.

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The benefits of working with our bilingual producers

When you’re organising a shoot from abroad, the last thing you want to deal with are language barriers and complicated bureaucracy! That’s why we have a wide network of English-speaking producers and production coordinators spread throughout Europe. With their local lingo and connections, they’ll seek out the best deals, navigate any annoying paperwork, fill out the appropriate filming permits, and find the right talent to make your shoot smooth sailing.

camera crewProduction services include many elements that all contribute to the smooth running of your shoot. We have, after all, been trading successfully for over 30 years now for most major international broadcasters, production houses and blue chip corporations and therefore have a wealth of experience.

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The benefits of using Still Photography

behind the scenesWith the moving image ever on the rise, still photography still hasn’t lost any of its value. Especially when it comes to complementing any kind of video shoot – whether it’s a corporate shoot, coverage of an event or a behind-the-scenes shoot for a large documentary – stills photography offers a valuable addition to our video footage.

Besides offering all kinds of video production services, we are also proud to offer still photography. Whether you need corporate photography, portraits, trade fair coverage, press photography, product pictures or behind the scenes shots, our team of highly skilled and creative professionals has you covered!

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30 Years of Camera Crew Germany

We are very proud to be able to say that 2023 marked CAMERA CREW GERMANY’s 30th anniversary in the film industry!

We would like to take this as an opportunity to express our deepest gratitude and warmest wishes to all of you – our valued clients, esteemed colleagues, and dear friends – for making 2023 an exciting and busy year for us at Camera Crew Germany.

 

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How to create a more sustainable film shoot?

Sustainable film shoots are an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to create films. By taking measures to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials, shoots can be produced with a lower impact on the environment and a smaller budget. Having everything in one place allows you to reduce your ecological footprint by minimising the need for transportation. Sustainable film shoots also create a positive working environment for everyone involved, promoting a culture of social responsibility and awareness.

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What is a call sheet and what information should be included in one?

We have been producing and coordinating shoots for many years now for corporate clients world wide and have a wealth of experience in all things call sheets. We have seen them all: call sheets ranging from a few lines with very little information to elaborate and comprehensive call sheets which provide all the necessary information and cover days or weeks of a production.camera crew

The information needed has invariably been gathered in advance through multiple emails and phone calls with the clients. This process can take weeks sometimes so it’s vital that all details are recorded before they’re forgotten.

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How long is a typical production day?

You’re planning on shooting your next project in Germany or another European country but are not sure how to plan your production days? You have a lot of content that needs to be covered and are wondering “How many hours can we shoot in a day?” This is a valid question which we’re going to answer in this post!

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How long does a typical video production take?

We at CCG have been shooting and producing films for many years now and have coordinated a wide variety of shoots!

There are no hard and fast rules which dictate the length of any production. However, there is one universal truth which all producers agree on: Advance preparation and organisation is paramount and the key to any successful production.

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Reach for the skies – the latest drone technologies

Drones have been an essential part of film production for several years now and have offered spectacular and affordable aerial imagery compared with the expense of hiring helicopters with camera mounts which used to be the only solution.

There is a wide variety of drones on the market with features that cater to all tastes. Filming possibilities have increased immensely and so has the the drone technology itself.

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What can I do with my footage after the shoot?

Whether you are contacting us for production support for your documentary, need us to shoot interviews and b-roll for a corporate film or require creative footage to enhance your social media presence or other marketing purposes – the possibilities are manifold and therefore it’s crucial to decide what the footage will be used for and how you want to receive it after the shoot.

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How much does a camera crew cost?

tv crewYou may have guessed… the answer is quite simple: it depends!

When you’re interested in hiring a camera crew it’s similar to buying a car. Whether you need a simple hatchback or a fancy sportscar, whether you want leather seats or a navigation system – it can make a big difference price-wise when you add more and more features!

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Brave New World

The New Year has brought lots of changes in the film production business and we have embraced all things streaming to accommodate our clients demands.
We are now in a position to film your projects with the latest streaming tools so you can interact remotely in the safety of your own environment. Our streaming packages include hotspot links so we can assure stable connectivity.
Its easy, efficient and affordable. Give it a whirl:))

The Times They Are A Changin’

At long last new projects are now coming in and we have decided to offer online solutions to our overseas clients who are not able to travel due to lockdown restrictions.

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Season’s Greetings!

This year has been an exciting one full of interesting shoots! Thank you all for making 2019 such an enjoyable, memorable and highly successful year!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year from Camera Crew Germany!

Crewing up the Frankfurt Motor Show

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Every two years the Frankfurt Motor Show is keeping us busy with plenty of camera crews roaming around the fairgrounds.

frankfurt motor showThe Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA ) is one of the largest trade fairs and we shot for some major car brands!

 

Our Panaura in action!

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On one of our recent high end corporate shoots we used our Panaura Octodome again. It is a great light source, which is powerful and soft and gives a very pleasing circular reflection in the eyes.

It’s not always convenient to use it because of its size but when there’s room it’s well worth going for it. We shot interviews and testimonials in Walldorf near Frankfurt for an ongoing corporate project with two Sony FS7 crews including the handy and versatile Ronin S with a Fuji DSLR for plenty of smooth moves.

Our clients were more than pleased with the footage and we thank our camera crews for doing such a great job!

Cowboys, Smoke and Flamingos

frankfurt design shoot red helium…a very stylised, funky designer led film set in Frankfurt!

 

We’ve just completed shooting a funky commercial in a new, modern, fun loving hotel downtown Frankfurt. It was a major logistical challenge preparing and implementing the shoot due to the unusual and ever changing requirements.

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How to create 360 Degree Videos

360 degree video camera set up.jpeg360° filming is a complex affair and needs careful planning, camera placement, lighting and talent rehearsals. It is is typically recorded with a multiple camera rig or a dedicated camera that includes multiple lenses embedded into the camera. During post production the recorded footage is merged into one spherical video through a method called stitching. The colour and contrast of each shot has to be calibrated and synched with the others. The result is an impressive video similar to virtual reality set ups.

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Have sound, will travel!

One of our Frankfurt based sound recordists, Michel Klöfkorn, just sent us this fantastic image of him in action. Wild stuff… Probably windy too 🙂