How to make remote production work for you
The global pandemic and its social distancing protocols forced most industries to adapt to working from home. Production companies had the challenge to find ways to continue shooting video content without being in the same room, and that’s how we witnessed the rapid rise of ‘remote video production’.
In pre-pandemic life, if you heard the term ‘remote video production’, you might have associated it with sending a crew to remote locations of the world. Today, it basically means a decentralized production model, in which the creative team doesn’t have to be physically present in the same location. But how is that possible?
If the pandemic had happened 10 years ago, we wouldn’t have the infrastructure necessary to support remote production, but the technologies available today allowed for it to happen. Web-based solutions such as Zencastr make it now possible to record high-quality audio anywhere without installing anything, and in-person remote solutions like PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras can be controlled by a remote operator to pan horizontally, tilt vertically and diagonally, and zoom in on a subject, making it possible to record broadcast-quality video remotely. These technologies make it viable to interview someone without actually having to be there, and through the power of the Internet, editing, mixing, color correction and mastering can easily be done at home.
Remote production has become an alternative that has brought flexibility to many and a solution to a problem, and many companies are now increasingly looking towards keeping a hybrid remote production model. As with other types of remote work, remote production brings in a lot of flexibility and the possibility of increasing diversity and inclusivity in productions. By not being restricted by physical location, it is possible to reach a wider range of participants, such as young people, people with access needs, and people from other parts of the world. It also allows filmmakers to be based in different places, breaking out of the London bubble.
What does this mean for clients? Remote video production is safe, cost-effective, flexible and efficient. It fits a wide variety of cases, including those in education, corporate settings and government. Recording, streaming, live broadcasting and post-production services are all available as part of the solution. Coordinating with filming crews can be a lengthy process, so remote production also allows for shortened production times and quicker turnarounds.
Through research and client collaboration, it is possible to develop best practices and strategies for each remote project to have the best outcome. If you have a project in mind, get in touch with Mountain Way today.
