We just got back from filming a series of corporate videos in Austin, TX. We were there for a total of 4 gloriously warm days.



This was our 2nd time to Texas, and the weather was sunny and extremely warm. There are no direct flights to Austin from Vancouver, so we had a layover in San Francisco, and another layover in Los Angeles. It took a total of 18 hours to get from Vancouver to Austin, which was mainly due to Air Canada flight delays. Normal time to get to Austin, with one layover is about 9 hours.



Hot Filming Conditions

When filming in warm climates, like Texas, it’s important that we keep the camera as cool as possible, so that means when not filming outside, we keep the camera in an air conditioned location. Luckily in Texas most windows are tinted to avoid sunlight and air conditioning is everywhere. Our camera also cools down using a built in fan, with a streamlined exhaust. How cool is that?



Das Uber!

Uber was our main form of transportation, and we cannot speak highly enough about it. If you’ve been to Austin, you know that a car is a must. If we used cabs, it would have increased our budget pointlessly, and we were not moving around enough to justify an SUV rental. When Uber arrives in Vancouver, it will be a game changer.



Texas Team

We worked with the local team at Austin Movie Gear Rentals to supply our equipment, and local crew. They were fantastic in terms of customer service and pricing. On that note, the people of Austin are awesomely friendly. We want to give Austin a big shout out for their fantastic, happy population. Everyone we met, wherever we went, would strike up conversations with us, and make us feel like we were instant friends. “Y’all” are great!



Videos

In regards to the filming, the videos we created are going to be screened at the Scotiabank Theatre in downtown Vancouver, and the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin for two private corporate events in November. The content is under an NDA.

For those wondering, the above screen shot was taken at Town Lake which is right in the downtown core of Austin, TX.