{"id":32567,"date":"2018-01-31T16:51:27","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T21:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/120.72.95.94:55167\/assignmentdesk\/site\/?page_id=32567"},"modified":"2024-04-26T06:58:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T10:58:35","slug":"video-producer-seattle-wa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/120.72.95.94:55167\/assignmentdesk\/site\/video-producer-guide\/video-producer-seattle-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Video and Digital Producer\u2019s Guide to Shooting in Seattle, WA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
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Video and Digital Producer\u2019s Guide to Shooting in Seattle, WA<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Everything producers need to know about booking a shoot in Seattle, WA.<\/b><\/p>\n

Zach Caby<\/a> – Cameraman – Seattle, Washington – Go To Team<\/b><\/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 Seattle, WA that producers need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n

Population: 2,944,900<\/span><\/p>\n

Nicknames: Emerald City, Coffee Capital of the World<\/span><\/p>\n

Founded: 1851<\/span><\/p>\n

Industries: Clean Energy, Aerospace, Defense<\/span><\/p>\n

Birthplace of the original Starbucks<\/a> and Boeing Airspace<\/a>, Seattle is a hip and unique city offering tourists a wide range of attractions that make it the fifth most visited city in the US. Nearly 39 million people visit each year to see the futuristic Space Needle<\/a> that was presented for the 1962 World\u2019s Fair, and Pike Place Market<\/a>, which is one of the oldest farmers markets in the country. Despite its rainy appearance, Seattle gets less rain than people think and many locals choose to bike to work, making it one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country. Rent a bike yourself and head to one of the many glass-blowing studios that create delicate glasswork, second only to Murano, Italy. <\/span><\/p>\n

Seattle is home to the Seattle Seahawks<\/a> and games bring fans from all over. That rumbling you may hear is either the fault line Seattle sits on finally shifting, or the thousands of fans cheering for their home team. If football isn\u2019t your speed, you may want to catch a baseball game at Safeco Stadium<\/a> to watch the Seattle Mariners<\/a> play. <\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, culture and literacy are very important to Seattleites. More than 80% of adults in Seattle own library cards and the city\u2019s ballets are consistently some of the most well-attended theaters in the country. Art lovers have the chance to visit the extremely popular Chihuly Garden<\/a> and Glass Collections<\/a> for a look at some of the stunning work of artist Dale Chihuly<\/a>, who has been showcased all around the world. <\/span><\/p>\n

Seek a higher education at one of Seattle\u2019s universities such as the University of Washington<\/a>, Seattle University<\/a>, Seattle Pacific University<\/a>, or the City University of Seattle<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Olympic mountains, Seattle attracts nature lovers to its unique landscape year after year for hiking and boating. Houseboats, such as the one featured in \u201cSleepless in Seattle,\u201d are also widely popular and many pay big-bucks for idyllic seaside views. <\/span><\/p>\n

Washington is one of the few states to have legalized recreational and medical marijuana, and the state has seen significant growth brought by legal cannabis. As a leader in the cannabis industry, thousands of people visit the state to partake in one of the many festivals praising it, receive medical marijuana treatments, or stake their own section in the booming business. <\/span><\/p>\n

Being the unique city that it is, whatever your production needs, Seattle can probably fulfill them. Here\u2019s everything else you might need to know when booking a shoot in Seattle.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Depending on your needs and budget, downtown Seattle offers a lot of the amenities of any major city and can be a convenient place to stay. However, it can be expensive. If luxury is something you\u2019re after though, you\u2019ll have no trouble picking from one of the many three, four, and five-star hotels featured downtown. Great if you are looking to be within walking distance of the action. Seattle itself is made up of many neighborhoods like West Seattle, Capitol Hill, Fremont, Greenwood, and Beacon Hill, each with its own culture and commodities so if staying directly downtown isn\u2019t ideal, you\u2019ll have plenty of options in the surrounding areas. Only 20 minutes away from downtown is the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport<\/a>. Hotels near the airport often offer free airport shuttles and accommodation tends to be more affordable outside the city. Options include the Hilton Seattle Airport Hotel and Conference Center<\/a>, the Radisson Hotel<\/a>, the Inn at Virginia Mason<\/a>, and the Ramada Seatac Airport Hotel<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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

As mentioned, Seattle is comprised of multiple neighborhoods including North Seattle, Broadview, Bitter Lake, Blue Ridge, Crown Hill, Greenwood, Haller Lake, Pinehurst, Maple Leaf, Lake City, Olympic Hills, Wallingford, and Loyal Heights. Each neighborhood has its own style and feel, and most are located within an easy driving distance from downtown. Distance from the airport is also not bad, averaging times of about 20 minutes from downtown unless during rush hour on I-5. Locals suggest adding 30-60 minutes to your commute when traveling between 4-7 p.m. and 7-9 a.m. It\u2019s recommended that you use a GPS or app with traffic updates to try and avoid the worst of the traffic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Transportation<\/b><\/p>\n

There is a good reason why a lot of people who live in Seattle choose to bike to work. Transportation in the city can be extremely difficult, especially during rush hour. Luckily there are some bus lines that will take you most places you need to go in the city. Bus lines at night can be sporadic though, so if you know you have a shoot that will run late you should probably plan for a taxi or car service as a more reliable option. There are also a couple trains throughout the city and more are planned for the future. <\/span><\/p>\n

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

Although known as the Rain City, Seattle annually has less rain than New York City so don\u2019t let the name fool you. For the most part, rain in Seattle is more of a mist that locals don\u2019t even seem to notice anymore. We\u2019d still recommend bringing a jacket though, especially for the long colder months when winter can get cold and gloomy. Summers in Seattle are boasted to be beautiful with low humidity and cool breezes off the water, leading to sunny days with temperatures in the 70\u2019s-80\u2019s. Summer tends to be on the shorter side. Check out the current 10-Day forecast for Seattle <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Production 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 Seattle 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Any additional questions you have about Seattle can be answered by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce or the Visitors Center. <\/span><\/p>\n

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1301 5th Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seattle, WA 98101<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

www.seattlechamber.com<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Seattle Visitors Center<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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701 Pike St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Seattle, WA 98101<\/span><\/p>\n

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www.visitseattle.org<\/span><\/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.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information on booking your video crew, reference: \u201c<\/span>Everything you ever wanted to know about booking a video crew<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Copying this information to other sites is allowed only in its entirety, with credit and web link to <\/span>Go To Team<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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