The Force is With our Orlando Crew at Disney Star Tours Grand Opening
It was a galaxy-sized event as Disney President Bob Iger, and Star Wars creator George Lucas welcomed thousands of fans to Disney’s newest attraction; Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida. Shooting on the HD/XD cam, Go To Team’s Orlando-based DP/Partner Dan Beckmann, helped Disney cover the event. The new, revamped attraction, immerses […]
Read MoreEpic Haunted Houses with “In Between” at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights
For the past eight years, Go To Team’s Orlando-based DP/Partner Dan Beckmann has helped Universal Studios capture their annual Halloween Horror Nights event. This is Universal Studios 21st year of scaring guests – and Beckmann, shooting in high def on the Panasonic HDX 900, was there – once again – for a front row seat. […]
Read MoreShooting Behind the Scenes of the Madness of Edgar Allen Poe for Universal Studios Orlando
For the past eight years, Go To Team’s Orlando-based DP/Partner Dan Beckmann has helped Universal Studios capture their annual Halloween Horror Nights event. This is Universal Studios 21st year of scaring guests – and Beckmann, shooting in high def on the Panasonic HDX 900, was there – once again – for a front row seat. Editor John […]
Read MoreAnatomy Of A Hurricane Video Shoot by Orlando Crew’s Dan Beckmann
It’s been a light year as far as storms are concerned. However, since we’re smack-dab in the middle of hurricane season, I thought this might be a good time to give a brief overview on what to expect when covering a hurricane: For the past 15 years, I’ve covered almost every major storm for NBC […]
Read MoreCovering Hurricane Irene for NBC with Kerry Sanders
Orlando DP/Partner Dan Beckmann has been covering hurricanes for NBC News since the late 90’s. And he’s teamed up with NBC Correspondent, Kerry Sanders for almost every one of them. This year, as Hurricane Irene approached the North Carolina coast, Beckmann and Sanders teamed up again. More rain, more wind, more lost electricity, and this […]
Read MoreGo To Team Orlando Is Front Row For Casey Anthony
Barely a decade into the new millennia, the Casey Anthony saga has already been called the Trial of the Century. Touted as the biggest “social media” judicial proceeding ever, the story lived up to the hype. TV Networks from around the world descended upon Orlando, Florida, covering every inch of the trial. As is normally the […]
Read MoreOrlando DP Captures Disney Cruise Lines “Wonder” In Alaska
For 10 days Orlando DP/Partner, Dan Beckmann helped Disney Cruise Lines capture amazing new adventures aboard the Disney Wonder. The newest voyage of the Wonder? Alaska! With the versatile Panasonic HDX 900, Beckmann was able to shoot in 24p at 720, and 60 frames at 1080i – capturing elements with various looks for marketing, advertising, and […]
Read MoreOrlando Crew Goes Golfing With The PGA
Orlando DP/Partner Dan Beckmann spent the day golfing – or rather capturing people playing, wearing, and testing out golf’s latest and greatest. Shooting in high def on the Panasonic VariCam, Beckmann and audio operator Paul Gramaglia, helped capture two days of events. While nearly 41,000 PGA Professionals, golf retailers and industry executives from 76 countries […]
Read MoreOrlando Director of Photography Takes To The Court with Orlando Magic For TNT Sports and Gatorade
Video Clip Gatorade has been keeping athletes hydrated for over 40 years! And not only does Orlando DP/Partner Dan Beckmann like to drink it, but he likes to shoot it, too! And shooting is exactly what he did for TNT Sports and Gatorade. As part of the G Series’ O2 Perform, Gatorade worked alongside Go […]
Read MoreOrlando DP Goes Live with Turner Sports For NASCAR Media Day
Orlando DP/Partner Dan Beckmann spent a few days with NASCAR.com for NASCAR Media Day in Daytona Beach, Florida. Shooting on the Panasonic VariCam and the EX3, Beckmann coordinated three different rooms for TNT Sports: A green screen interview room for promos – a two-camera/five person interview location with former Dale Earnhardt Crew Chief, Larry McReynolds, […]
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