{"id":32547,"date":"2018-01-30T16:10:36","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T21:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/120.72.95.94:55167\/assignmentdesk\/site\/?page_id=32547"},"modified":"2024-05-03T01:53:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T05:53:39","slug":"video-producer-dallas-tx","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/120.72.95.94:55167\/assignmentdesk\/site\/video-producer-guide\/video-producer-dallas-tx\/","title":{"rendered":"Video and Digital Producer\u2019s Guide to Shooting in Dallas, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Everything you ever wanted to know about shooting video in Dallas<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n

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Nate Galluppi<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Director of Photography \u2013 Dallas, Texas \u2013 Go To Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Prior to arriving in a new city, every producer needs the lay of the land. This guide explores everything about Dallas, TX that producers need to know.<\/p>\n

Population: 4,805,300<\/p>\n

Nickname: Big D<\/p>\n

Founded: 1841<\/p>\n

Industries: Financial Services, Technology, Defense<\/p>\n

They don\u2019t call it \u201cBig D\u201d for nothing. Whether you\u2019re in town debating big ideas with your company at a conference, tasting big flavors as you explore Dallas\u2019 flourishing food scene, or exploring the nation\u2019s biggest art district, it\u2019s all waiting for you in North Texas. Many tourists expect to see horse and carriages with cowboys roaming the streets but are surprised to find a metropolitan culture and pride amongst the locals. Everyone embodies the state\u2019s ethos: the bigger and bolder, the better. Dallas is known for its range of neighborhoods and, in order to get the full effect Dallas offers, it\u2019s important to visit all of them. Downtown Dallas holds local nightlife, West End is rich with history, Uptown has high-end shopping and dining, the South is for the Texas fair and museums, and the Bishop Arts District holds a hipster and eccentric lifestyle. Even though Dallas is vastly approaching more of a hip culture, it still holds tremendous amounts of historic landmarks and events open to the public such as the\u00a0Texas Theater<\/a>\u00a0where Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested. Bonnie and Clyde\u2019s graves are located in Dallas as well as the Starck Club.<\/p>\n

With Dallas being a major city in Texas, finding something to do won\u2019t be too difficult. Some popular options include the\u00a0Savor Dallas<\/a>\u00a0Festival if you\u2019re wanting to explore all that Dallas has to offer through music and food. Outdoor concerts are popular year-round since the weather permits it, especially those held at\u00a0Decks in the Park<\/a>. The\u00a0Dallas Autumn Ball<\/a>\u00a0is the spot for people to dress up, have fun, and support a good cause.\u00a0Crush Dallas\u00a0puts a fun spin on the common idea of having a secret Valentine, and among other festivals and events, Dallas opens the doors for all walks of life when it comes to having a good time.<\/p>\n

With Dallas being in the south, sports are quite important amongst the locals. When you have \u201cAmerica\u2019s Football Team\u201d as your home team, Sunday night football is a must-watch in Dallas, TX. The\u00a0Dallas Cowboys<\/a>\u00a0have brought together the state of Texas, and with their cheerleaders taking over America\u2019s hearts, the Cowboys are a must when visiting Dallas. The\u00a0Dallas Stars<\/a>\u00a0are their local\u00a0NHL<\/a>\u00a0team, the\u00a0Mavericks<\/a>\u00a0is the\u00a0NBA<\/a>\u00a0team, and\u00a0FC Dallas<\/a>\u00a0holds the spot for\u00a0MLS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dallas, TX offers an abundance of higher education opportunities including\u00a0Texas A&M University<\/a>,\u00a0University of Dallas<\/a>, and\u00a0Dallas Community College<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve decided to shoot in Dallas there\u2019s plenty you should know:<\/p>\n

Where to Stay<\/b><\/p>\n

With Dallas being a major city in Texas, finding a place to stay will be the least of your worries. Hotels are located all over downtown Dallas and its outskirts. Some include the\u00a0Fairmont Dallas Hotel<\/a>, the\u00a0Hilton Anatole<\/a>, and the\u00a0Hilton Garden Inn Downtown<\/a>.\u00a0Something closer to the airport includes the\u00a0Hyatt Regency DFW Int. Airport Hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Location & Drive Times<\/b><\/p>\n

Dallas is a city where most people use their own transportation but be cautious of tourist seasons and traffic time when choosing to drive or rent a car. Dallas also offers their own public transportation\u00a0DART<\/a>, their metro bus system. Austin is located about three hours from Dallas and Houston is about three hours and 30 minutes. The\u00a0Dallas\/Fort Worth International Airport<\/a>\u00a0is located about 30 minutes from downtown Dallas as well as Fort Worth. Overall, most attractions within Dallas will take about 15 minutes to get to by car and of course, car services such as Uber are always available and popular.<\/p>\n

Weather & Climate<\/b><\/p>\n

Dallas has a mild humid climate year-round. It\u2019s hottest month July can reach temperatures of 97 degrees and it\u2019s coldest month January reaches about 54 degrees. It has been known in the past to get hotter in winter months than the average city so prepare to dress for any weather when coming to Dallas. During the summer months, be sure to stay hydrated and dress cool during shoots. Click\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0for a current 10-day forecast of Dallas, TX.<\/p>\n

Production of Guidelines<\/b><\/p>\n

Crews across the country have a set of guidelines by which they conduct business. And as different as each city is from another, so are those guidelines. Every producer should have a basic understanding of each city\u2019s standards. Shoots in Dallas are based on a ten hour day and the crew is on the clock at the specified crew call. Overtime at a rate of time and a half begins after ten hours. If your shoot takes the crew to a distant location, travel time can be expected. A distant location is any location outside a circle with a 30-mile radius drawn around the city. But all of these are just guidelines; certainly, verify with your crew their specific policies.<\/p>\n

Chamber of Commerce<\/b><\/p>\n

If you have additional questions about Dallas you can always contact the city\u2019s Chambers.<\/p>\n

North Dallas Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n

10707 Preston Rd.<\/p>\n

Dallas, TX 75230<\/p>\n

www.ndcc.org<\/p>\n

Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n

802 S Buckner Blvd.<\/p>\n

Dallas, TX 75217
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www.sedallaschamber.org<\/p>\n

Booking the Right Crew<\/b><\/p>\n

But even with the perfect location, the best-laid plans, and great weather, so much depends on the right crew. Booking the right crew means finding a crew that not only gets the job done, but does whatever it takes to ensure you have the best shoot. Are you conducting a series of interviews that require dramatic lighting? Are you going to be \u201crun and gun\u201d around the city? Is your shoot going to require any specific equipment? Finding a crew that can handle every one of your needs is just as important as lining up all of the interviews and creating your shot list.<\/p>\n

For more information on booking your camera crew, see: \u201cEverything you ever wanted to know about booking a video crew<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Copying this information to other sites is allowed only in its entirety, with credit and web link to\u00a0Go To Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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