Capturing Fado: Behind the Scenes of the New Saudade Documentary
Go behind the scenes in Alcobaça, Portugal, as our crew films a performance of Fado for a documentary on Saudade. We discuss the challenges of on-location production, from managing vintage electrical circuits to perfecting a 180° shutter to stop light flicker. Discover our technical workflow for capturing live performances and how we navigated the logistics of a dual-language shoot.
Unlock Your Vision: Why Portugal's Coastline is Your Next Filming Paradise
Discover why Portugal's coast is a top choice for filmmakers. From stunning cliffs to sunny beaches, the country offers versatile backdrops, a favorable climate, and a generous 25-30% cash rebate. Our local team provides the expertise you need to make your shoot seamless and affordable.
Beyond the Studio: The Power of On-Location Filming
Is filming on-location better than filming on a studio lot? Each option has its pros and cons. We take a look at the benefits and challenges of shooting on-location. We also look at some amazing location options in Portugal where there’s a place to fit every filmmaker’s needs.
Filming a Documentary About An Outlawed Wine
Documentary film making is spontaneous, challenging, and it keeps you on your toes. Things can happen all at the same time and if you miss something, you might have missed it for good. International film makers can also run into foreign language issues, shooting in an unfamiliar country, and not knowing the best places to film. Filming Portugal just helped with a documentary about the wine making process in Portugal and stepped into the fields of a winery to get footage of the process - from harvesting the grapes to cleaning and crushing them. Location, translation and fixer services were all key as well as doing the actual filming.