Photo Friday - filming from the top floor in Bristol
June 12, 2009 by admin
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This is a story of how two intrepid gals had some fun filming a travel video and blagued their way round the Bristol harbourside to get the shots they wanted.
I wrote about our filming adventure in my previous post on How to film your travel Video, but here’s a shot from one of the tallest office blocks in Bristol that just happens to have a fantastic view over the harbourside. My filming collaborator Marie-Cecile had heard that the view from the top was great from a friend who had also been up there filming. However, on a Saturday, what were the chances that we could get inside?
Nevertheless she twisted my arm, and as we lurked outside a chap came along and swiped his card to get in. Quick as a flash, Marie-Cecile was in the door behind him, explaining about our video and how we’d love to film from the top floor. Before we knew it, we were in the lift and going up to the 12th floor where the employee just happened to work and just happened to have come in to work on a Saturday. He was happy for us to spend some time getting the shots we wanted, while he caught up on the e-mails.
Later Marie-Cecile told me of her year working with an Italian camera crew where they found that a TV camera and tripod would magically open doors for them, even to places which were normally closed to the public or where you’d have to pay to enter. When filming it pays to hone your chat up skills but it’s amazing what the sight of a tripod and a charming smile will do!
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Peter Carey on Fri, 12th Jun 2009 2:08 pm
I’ve never been to Bristol but you photo now has me interested! Thanks for the chance to travel!
Amy @ The Q Family on Fri, 12th Jun 2009 2:28 pm
What a view!
marina k. villatoro on Fri, 12th Jun 2009 3:17 pm
What’s most interesting is that there are more buses and boats then cars! That’s a first.
Great shot!
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Victoria on Fri, 12th Jun 2009 7:34 pm
That’s a great story. It’s amazing where a bit of chutzpah will get you!
Dominique on Sat, 13th Jun 2009 4:03 am
I always love shots like this from a vantage you don’t always see. Great that the camera helped get you in the door that day.
Nomadic Matt on Tue, 16th Jun 2009 1:04 pm
Ohh I KNOW where that is!!!
Patrick B on Mon, 22nd Jun 2009 9:27 pm
That’s an awesome view and great story. I will have to bring a camera and tripod to some of the highest secure buildings on my next vacation and try it for myself.
Jamaicans In Bristol on Thu, 6th Aug 2009 12:45 pm
You are right!
Awesome view of Bristol!!
I am not English but I have been living here for some time and I do love Bristol. I have been working on a feature documentary about the suburb of St. Pauls that maybe could interest everyone who lives and gets involved with his/her city. It will be launched 12th of August but the trailer is now uploaded. If you feel interested, please visit:
http://www.youtube.com/jamaicansinbristol#play/all/uploads-all/1/3CaZtLRkXms
Cheers!!
admin on Thu, 6th Aug 2009 7:01 pm
Thanks Jamaicans - like the video
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