The London Underground is one of the most iconic elements of the capital, but did you know that it isn’t just commuters and tourists who make use of the stations? Tube stations are one of the most popular filming locations for blockbusters. When it comes to video production in London, location is one of the most … Read more
Shining a light on… Gaffers ‘R’ Us / Andy Lowe Shining a light on… Gaffers ‘R’ Us / Andy Lowe Fact file Age: 42Born: Bury, ManchesterEducation: Derby High School, Bury / Sheffield Hallam UniversityLives: London Selected Filmography (as gaffer unless otherwise indicated) Cursed (TV Series) (2020)The Crown (TV Series) (2019)The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance … Read more
Aural Sex Innovator / Glenn Freemantle Aural Sex Innovator / Glenn Freemantle BY: Kevin Hilton Innovations in cinematography are often not difficult to spot: fluid Steadicam moves, the contra-zoom, crane shots and matte effects all make an immediate impact. Similar innovation in sound is less apparent but no less effective. Specially created sound effects, subtle … Read more
Shining A Light On… Gaffers ‘R’ Us / Jonny Franklin Shining A Light On… Gaffers ‘R’ Us / Jonny Franklin BY: David Wood Fact file: Age: 33 Born: Kings Lynn, Norfolk Education: South Bank University Lives: Queens Park, West London Hobby/Passion: Travelling Selected filmography: Chaos Walking (2019) Teen Spirit (2018) Patient Zero (2018) Phantom Thread … Read more
To satisfy demand for more workshops and production offices Elstree Studios has vacated some of its storage space to accommodate more productions. This last year has been a record year for Elstree Studios, with the stages in high demand for both film and television productions. The alliance with BBC Studioworks has been very successful, allowing … Read more
Going Underground Erik Wilson / Paddington Going Underground Erik Wilson / Paddington When the kindly Brown family adopts a small, polite but accident-prone bear they find lost and alone at a London railway station, he changes their lives forever. He had much the same effect on the crew behind the new big screen version of … Read more