Outdoor film production

What are the pros and cons of an outdoor film production and what should I choose?

Outdoor film production in natural light offers many challenges and benefits. Outdoor filmmaking requires adaptability to weather conditions, while we often find that good physical fitness and quick decision-making are crucial factors for a good end result. 

In a studio production, you work in a controlled environment, but you'll never be able to recreate the impressions of an outdoor film production. It's also important to know that hundreds of thousands of dollars are invested in a studio, which is reflected in the price of daily and equipment rental.

For these reasons, you should always consider whether outdoor production might be a better solution based on your budget and desired outcome. 

An outdoor film production can be far cheaper to carry out if the weather and wind play along with the production. In many cases, a production in natural light is perceived as honest and genuine by the target audience, and with the simple use of reflectors and lenses you can achieve fantastic results that create lasting impressions. 

The biggest challenges with an outdoor film production are conditions and location. In the extreme cases, a coordinated and trained production team is required to carry out the production. In the favela in Brazil, on glaciers in New Zealand or on volcanoes in Hawaii, you can't show up without a plan and safety measures. 

At Reisefilm, we specialize in outdoor productions, both in simple and dramatic settings. We love the process behind harnessing natural light and the feeling it brings to film and images. The idea of traveling halfway around the world for a unique shot, sitting quietly in the forest for hours for a film clip, or hiking up a mountain in Senja with 50kg of drone equipment on your back is something we simply love. In travel film, we live for the special and genuine productions that challenge our project managers, directors and producers to the limit. Regardless of weather, climate or conditions, we at Reisefilm are always ready to map out and implement our customers' wishes. 

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