{"id":32609,"date":"2018-02-07T14:55:20","date_gmt":"2018-02-07T19:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/120.72.95.94:55167\/assignmentdesk\/site\/?page_id=32609"},"modified":"2024-05-03T02:48:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T06:48:47","slug":"video-producer-denver-co","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/120.72.95.94:55167\/assignmentdesk\/site\/video-producer-guide\/video-producer-denver-co\/","title":{"rendered":"Video and Digital Producer\u2019s Guide to Shooting in Denver, CO"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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Ryan Dumville<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Director of Photography \u2013 Denver, Colorado \u2013 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 Denver, CO that producers need to know.<\/p>\n

Population: 2,857,700<\/p>\n

Nicknames: Mile High City and Queen City<\/p>\n

Founded: 1858<\/p>\n

Industries: Aerospace, Telecommunications, and Technology<\/p>\n

Denver\u2019s famous nickname is the \u201cMile High City\u201d due to the fact that the city\u2019s official elevation is one mile above sea level. It is unique for its walkable downtown and city park systems.\u00a0Travel and Leisure<\/a>\u00a0rated Denver 11th for \u201cAmerica\u2019s Favorite Cities,\u201d 3rd for \u201cHipster Cities,\u201d and 2nd for \u201cBeing Green.\u201d Denver is becoming one of the few cities modeled as a sustainable, green city with major innovations across their city to ensure a greener, healthier earth. Colorado is popular for its scenic atmosphere and Denver falls into the right place for availability for a wide range of activities indoors and out. It\u2019s surrounded by various mountain peaks ready for explorations and though the history of Denver is quite short, it remains as one of America\u2019s most favorable and beautiful cities.<\/p>\n

Denver is one of those cities where you could find something to fit your niche regardless of what background you come from or hobbies you enjoy. It offers numerous museums that will open you up to the exciting events that occurred in Denver such as the Gold Rush and Wild, Wild West stories. Festivals are big in Denver ranging from the\u00a0Telluride Bluegrass<\/a>\u00a0Festival, the\u00a0Colorado Brewers Festival<\/a>, and\u00a0A Taste of Colorado<\/a>. These festivals tend to draw big crowds so prepare to enjoy everything Colorado offers while attending. Concerts are always available whether it\u2019s an open mic night downtown at local bars or attending the infamous\u00a0Red Rock Amphitheater<\/a>\u00a0to see your favorite band. If crowds aren\u2019t your thing, there are a plethora of parks available to explore throughout Denver and the rest of Colorado. Denver\u2019s largest park is the\u00a0Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Park\u00a0and it\u2019s located right next to downtown. There are many city parks, dog parks, trails, and mountain parks available to the public. During the winter months, Denver is right near some of the most popular ski destinations in the world with activities from skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and tours. Denver has its own natural playground directly in its backyard.<\/p>\n

Denver is one of the only cities in the United States that has seven professional sports teams including their\u00a0NFL<\/a>\u00a0team the\u00a0Denver Broncos<\/a>, their\u00a0MLB<\/a>\u00a0team the\u00a0Colorado Rockies<\/a>, their\u00a0NHL<\/a>\u00a0team the\u00a0Colorado Avalanche<\/a>, their\u00a0MLS<\/a>\u00a0team the\u00a0Colorado Rapids<\/a>, their lacrosse teams\u00a0Colorado Mammoths<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Denver Outlaws<\/a>, their\u00a0NBA<\/a>\u00a0team the\u00a0Denver Nuggets<\/a>, and finally their rugby team the\u00a0Denver Barbarians<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re a football fan or a rugby fan, there\u2019s a sport for everyone to enjoy. Some popular arenas and stadiums these sports teams perform at include the\u00a0Pepsi Center<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Coors Field<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Denver provides many opportunities for higher education at the\u00a0University of Colorado Denver<\/a>,\u00a0Metropolitan State University<\/a>,\u00a0Morgridge College<\/a>, and multiple community colleges.<\/p>\n

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

There are two major areas when selecting where to stay while in Denver \u2013 downtown or the airport. The\u00a0Denver International Airport<\/a>\u00a0is located right outside of downtown Denver and staying in one of the hotels such as the\u00a0Westin,\u00a0Hyatt House, or\u00a0Days Inn Suite\u00a0will give you access to both the city and airport in a reasonable amount of time. Be prepared to drive if you plan on dining out, visiting downtown, or seeing any attractions the area has to offer. Some downtown hotels include\u00a0The Sheraton,\u00a0Staybridge, and the\u00a0Four Seasons-Denver.\u00a0Staying downtown comes with a price since most of these will be more expensive than those by the airport and surrounding cities but these will put you right in the middle of restaurants, bars, events, and attractions.<\/p>\n

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

From the Denver Airport, a\u00a0Union Station\u00a0ride will take about 30 minutes to reach downtown Denver whereas a car would take at least 45 minutes, not including other factors like traffic. Once you\u2019re downtown, almost everything can be reached by foot within a 15 to 20-minute time frame. Of course, the rail system is always available to take you almost anywhere and it runs every 10 minutes. Denver is known for being one of the cities in the US. that has the most walkable downtown system, and there are plenty of resources available to make your transportation much easier.<\/p>\n

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

Denver has about everything when it comes to transportation. Their bus system runs every day along with their Light Trail and Union Station. Of course, car transportation is available but today, services like Uber and Lyft are the most popular and easiest ways of getting around by car. If you plan to just stay around downtown but don\u2019t feel like walking as much, Bike Taxis can be found on corners of the street taking you anywhere you please in downtown Denver.<\/p>\n

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

Denver is known for its slogan \u201c300 days of sunshine\u201d with its mid-summer climate throughout the warmer months. With that being said, Denver can get quite cold and add in the factor of the elevation and altitude, it can be quite dry to those who aren\u2019t used to the environment. The average high in January is 44 degrees and the average low is 17 degrees. Luckily, the average high in July is 88 degrees and the average low is 59 degrees. Humidity is not an issue in Denver but prepare to moisturize more often and wear sunscreen because it can sometimes feel not as hot as it really is. Snowfall ranges every year but on average they get about 10 inches during their colder months. Click\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0to see the current 10-day forecast for Denver.<\/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 Denver 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 Denver you can always contact the city\u2019s Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n

Denver Metropolitain Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n

1445 Market St.<\/p>\n

Denver, CO 80202
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www.denverchamber.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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