All Features articles – Page 186

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    Behind the scenes: Car Share, BBC1

    2015-05-22T15:46:00Z

    A complicated five-camera rig was required to shoot Peter Kay’s latest comedy series

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    Sound: understanding the fundamentals

    2015-05-21T12:01:00Z

    With inexperienced production crew increasingly being asked to record audio, how do you ensure the sound delivered to the edit is as good as it can be? BBC Academy’s Paul Buller asks the experts

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    Music: innovative audio

    2015-05-21T11:17:00Z

    TV producers are finding new and innovative ways of sourcing and commissioning music for their shows. Adrian Pennington reports

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    The Game

    2015-05-21T08:17:00Z

    Provide VFX to help turn Birmingham into 1970s London for the six-part Cold War spy thriller

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    Gary Lineker on the Road to FA Cup Glory

    2015-05-21T08:15:00Z

    Full post-production on the 1 x 60-minute show in which Gary Lineker meets some famous faces whose lives have been changed by the FA Cup.

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    Ainsley Harriott's Street Food

    2015-05-21T08:12:00Z

    Complete the online edit and audio post for the six-part series in which the eponymous chef tries out street food from all over the world.

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    World of Locations: United States - Virginia

    2015-05-15T17:13:00Z

    A major attraction for producers coming to Virginia is the multi-tiered incentive system, although the commonwealth’s historic and natural locations are also a draw.

  • Taiwan
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    World of Locations: Taiwan

    2015-05-15T17:10:00Z

    Taiwan has a tendency to get under the skin of visiting film-makers. Just ask Luc Besson, Martin Scorsese and Isao Yukisada.

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    World of Locations: Slovenia

    2015-05-15T17:07:00Z

    Slovenia is a country on the verge. Geoffrey Macnab reports on its stunning locations and efforts to introduce a financial incentive

  • Scandinavia
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    World of Locations: Scandinavia

    2015-05-15T17:03:00Z

    Scandinavia is renowned for its locations, highly trained crews, generous local film funds and efficient film commissions.

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    World of Locations: United States - New Mexico

    2015-05-15T16:57:00Z

    New Mexico was one of the first US states to offer film incentives and its 25% refundable tax credit is now well established and reliable.

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    World of Locations: United States - Mississippi

    2015-05-15T16:55:00Z

    Mississippi’s main draw for producers is the fact that its incentives, which range from 25% to 30%, come in the form of cash rebates rather than tax credits, saving considerably on paperwork and time delays.

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    World of Locations: United States - Illinois

    2015-05-15T16:51:00Z

    With its 30% incentive, good infrastructure and impressive urban locations, Illinois attracts some big productions and has earned the loyalty of some major film-makers.

  • Iceland
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    World of Locations: Iceland

    2015-05-15T16:47:00Z

    Iceland’s dramatic landscapes, experienced crews and generous tax breaks give international film-makers a range  of unique shooting opportunities.

  • Hungary
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    World of Locations: Hungary

    2015-05-15T16:33:00Z

    Studios in Hungary, including Mafilm, Origo and Korda, are enjoying brisk business since the government enhanced the already generous tax rebate to a competitive 25% of qualifying spend in late 2014.

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    World of Locations: United States - Hawaii

    2015-05-15T16:27:00Z

    Though they often come to the state for specific kinds of locations — notably jungle and beaches — film and TV productions sometimes find ways to get other looks in the island state of Hawaii, alleviating the need for long trips back to the US mainland.

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    World of Locations: Dubai

    2015-05-15T16:22:00Z

    Dubai’s dazzling urban architecture is becoming a popular backdrop to international films and TV.

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    World of Locations: Dominican Republic

    2015-05-15T16:19:00Z

    The Caribbean nation aims to become a major film-making hub in the region.

  • croatia
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    World of Locations: Croatia

    2015-05-15T16:11:00Z

    Croatia’s enthusiasm and chameleon-like ability to look like other places are helping to woo international productions.

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    World of Locations: Colombia

    2015-05-15T15:55:00Z

    A generous new tax rebate and the end of its devastating drug wars have opened up this stunning territory to international production.