The Trim Tab. (Our Blog)
Stories of adventure, filmmaking, equipment & big ideas. We share interviews and behind the scenes, reviews and thoughts, we share challenges and successes. Take a look at some of our stories below.
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Here Now Films Named Highly Commended at The Drum Awards Festival 2024
We’re excited to share that Here Now Films was named Highly Commended in the Agency Business category at The Drum Awards Festival this year! It was a big night for us, filled with moments that reminded us why we love doing what we do.
Post-Production Case Study: Colour Grading for Live Sunset Performance by Mathias Coquoz
Mathias Coquoz approached us with an ambitious project: a live music performance filmed at sunset with multiple cameras.
The 33-minute piece featured a blend of static, dynamic, and aerial shots, shifting from golden-hour tones to nighttime, all while maintaining seamless continuity.
Case Study: Film Crew Hire for Magnet Media’s Shoot With JP Morgan
We’ve just wrapped up another exciting project—this time for Magnet Media, a creative agency based out of New York. They brought us on board to deliver a full film crew hire service for a shoot at One Canada Square in Canary Wharf, London.
Drum Awards Finalist: Here Now Films Make It Into The Last Three.
Here Now Films are through to the final round of The Drum Awards for the Small Agency Category.
This is a huge achievement for the whole team, and something we couldn’t be more proud of.
After what has been widely seen as one of the hardest years the creative industries has faced, the team have dug deep, double downed on quality and have delivered one of our biggest years to date.
Video Production Companies in London: The Top 10 List (2024)
Looking for a video production company in London? In this quick guide you can explore our top ten video production companies in London. Whether you’re looking for corporate video companies, documentary video production companies, or event video companies, this list has it all.
How to Fly a Drone in London: Rules and Regulations Explained (2024)
A complete guide to filming with and flying drones in London.
How to Film at Hyde Park, London: A Comprehensive Guide
A step by step guide on how to film in Hyde Park, London. This guide includes costs, the correct application process and things you should think about.
How to film on the London underground: Step by step guide (2024)
A step by step guide to filming on the the London underground.
Video Editing Courses for Beginners: Complete Guide. (2024)
Looking for a video editing course for beginners? Here is a complete guide to beginner video editing courses, both free and paid. The list features 6 of the best courses we could find to get you from absolute beginner to being fully competent at editing.
Film Equipment Rental Companies in Bristol: Lenses, Cameras, Lighting, Sound. (2024)
Looking for the best camera and film equipment rental companies in Bristol? Look no further than this comprehensive guide to camera and film rental companies in Bristol.
Top 5 Creative Agencies in London (2024)
Looking for a creative agency in London? This guide to the top five creative agencies in London showcases the best of what London has to offer. From the digital Metaverse to TV commercials, this guide walks you through the industries biggest names.
Why We Chose Tutti Space for Our Latest London Shoot!
Why did we choose Tutti Space for our recent video production in London? Well, you’ll have to read on and see 😉 Finding quality locations in London for interviews, backdrops, and productions is one of the most time consuming jobs there is. Tutti space offers an easy, all in one process.
10 Great London Based Studio Spaces For Film & Video Production.
Looking for a studio space for your next London based video production or photography project? Here we explore our top ten London based studios from cheapest of the cheap all the way to the UK’s best studios.
Film & Camera Equipment Rental/Hire in London: A Comprehensive Guide (2024)
Looking for the best places to hire camera equipment in London? Look no further than our blog on the top 8 best camera hire houses in London. We cover London’s best and give a small overview of each company.
Best Post-Production & Colour Grading Houses in London.
Our top London based video editing and colour grading studios. From advanced VFX to pay by the hour jobs, we’ve created what we think is the top 7 post production companies in London.
Top 10 Corporate video production companies in London.
Discover the leading corporate video production companies in London in our latest blog post. We delve into their unique capabilities and how they can enhance your brand's storytelling. Find your perfect creative partner for high-quality, compelling video content today!
Finding the perfect location for your next London based video production (2024).
London is one of the most exciting places to be a video production company. From small boutique bars to swanky top floor flats, graffiti grottos to green open parks. This is a little blog about the best ways to find film locations in London and also how to get permissions to use them.