Background
A trusted Melbourne crew for a remote US client
A US media company needed a local camera crew for a one-day shoot at the University of Melbourne’s Physics Department.
The filming formed part of an international education project. With no client representative able to attend, Dream Engine needed to coordinate locally, represent the production company and deliver footage that matched its brief.
The brief
Run the production without the client onsite
“We are a production company based in the USA and need a Melbourne camera crew to film at the University of Melbourne. The shoot includes eight interviews and cutaways in a single day. We cannot be onsite, so your crew will need to coordinate directly with the University, manage the schedule, and ensure the day runs smoothly.”
The client needed a local partner who could make sound decisions, communicate professionally with academics and keep a demanding schedule on track.
The action
Coordinating access, locations and interview subjects
Dream Engine liaised with the University, confirmed interview times and identified laboratories, learning spaces and active teaching environments for the supporting footage.
We also prepared the interview subjects so they could speak comfortably on camera. On the day, the crew moved efficiently between setups while managing lighting, audio and composition for each interview.
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Production coverage
Cutaways gave the overseas editor flexibility
Supporting footage was captured alongside the interviews so the client’s editors could show the people, research and facilities being discussed.
Clear preparation meant the team completed the planned coverage without disrupting classes or research activity.
The result
Footage delivered overseas on schedule
All footage was delivered to the United States within the agreed timeframe so editing could begin immediately.
The client reported that the interviews, visuals and coverage closely matched the brief despite being unable to attend. Careful planning and local coordination allowed Dream Engine to manage the Melbourne shoot for the international production team.
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