Film corporate video in Cairo with the help of an expert crew
If your company is active in North Africa, Cairo can serve as an exciting location to film video content. As a bustling metropolis located near some of the world’s premier cultural treasures, the Egyptian city has clear appeal for domestic and international video crews. Even the architecture of Cairo, including countless generations’ worth of mosques, churches and palaces, can tell countless stories on its own.
It’s important to note, however, that filming and photography in Egypt are strictly controlled and policed. Getting your video production off the ground is best handled in collaboration with experts who know the ins and outs of the permitting and legal systems.
By undertaking a Cairo video shoot, you can capture impressive footage that shows off your brand at its best. Whether your primary interest is in sleek, modern brand filmmaking or creating videos that incorporate the numerous local monuments dating back centuries, an expert video crew can capture your unique vision.
Why work with expert video crews in Cairo?
Filming with a corporate video crew rather than relying solely on your own employees is a way to gain an infusion of expertise, local knowledge and gear, without adding permanent salaries or buying equipment out of pocket. Few companies have fully featured internal video departments, but audience members expect professional results.
In heavily regulated areas, such as Cairo, or Egypt in general, it’s especially important to be sure your crew members have ties to the region and understand how to work within the system. Securing permits to film, whether on public or private land, can be challenging. It’s best to entrust your shoot to true experts to reduce the chances of a costly delay.
Crews Control specifically pairs clients with video professionals who know the region where the shoot is taking place. This process of picking the right crew for the job allows you to capture all the footage you need in a timely and effective manner. From the local rules and regulations to the best spots for B-roll shooting, these crew members know all about their respective areas.
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Our video production services in Cairo
What’s the ideal form for your corporate video to take? That depends on your industry, your target audience, your near-term business goals and more. With an expert video crew on your side, you can craft content that ranges from long-form event live stream broadcasts to seconds-long social media marketing clips. Today’s audiences consume many kinds of information in video form, so the primary way to stand out is to make sure your content meets high quality standards, no matter its length or purpose.
Internal and external video both have their place in today’s corporate environment. A training and employee development program based on video clips could have more impact than written materials and keep employee engagement strong. Externally, everything from slickly produced TV commercials to product explainer videos could help you reach your target audience.
Our video services in Cairo include:
- Interviews and B-roll
- Event coverage
- Presentations
- Drone production
- Animation and motion graphics
- Motion pictures
- Live streaming
- Panel discussion
- Man on the street interviews
- Corporate meetings
- Behind-the-scenes footage
- Commercials
- Broadcast television media
- Employee training materials
- Sizzle reels
- Time-lapse videos
- Happy-face videos
- Focus group recordings
- Testimonials
- Video news releases
- Documentaries
- Web conferencing
- Red carpet coverage
- Action and sports video
- Product demonstration clips
- …and whatever else you can imagine!
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What makes Cairo a unique video production location?
Every city in the world comes with its own set of unique circumstances. By tapping into those distinctive currents, you can give your videos a sense of place that makes them stand out to modern viewers, who are inundated by video content. A few points to keep in mind while searching for filming locations in Cairo include:
- Regulation is a complex matter: Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind about filming in Cairo is that there are numerous state departments and entities tasked with restricting and licensing filming. Commercial film producers have spent years navigating the bureaucracy, and even 2019 rule changes aimed at loosening controls on photography and videography only target “non-commercial” use. Getting through the red tape is a necessary step, and any shots that show less-than-flattering local scenery are especially likely to be denied.
- Cairo is usually warm and sometimes extremely hot: Cairo’s desert location ensures that it’s warm year round. Outdoor shoots can go ahead in winter, with the average seasonal temperature hovering around 57 degrees Fahrenheit. With that said, on-location shooting in summer may be downright impossible, with a scorching average over 96 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Green spaces hide in the city: While the climate is hot, there are still oases of green in Cairo, including the impressively kept Al-Azhar Park. The park is a popular strolling location for visitors, and also home to the 800-year-old Ayyubid Wall, which was rediscovered in recent years.
- World-class museums dot the landscape: Considering the tens of thousands of years of history associated with Egypt, it’s no surprise that Cairo’s museums are around the world’s most celebrated and well-stocked. Offerings range from the Egyptian Museum, the region’s oldest history museum, to the new and tech-infused National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
Our Cairo video crews: Experience and gear
Experience can make the difference between a successful video shoot and one that ends up bogged down in cost overages or delays. This is why Crews Control works with long-tenured leaders who can draw on their personal history to deliver solutions to any issues that occur. Our directors of photography each have at least 10 years of experience, bringing confidence and competency to your production.
While crew member skill is perhaps the most important factor in corporate video production, these professionals do their best work when they have access to the latest and greatest gear. Crews Control’s teams are outfitted with high-tech equipment, allowing them to capture footage that will exceed audiences’ high standards and look impressive for years to come. These assets include recent tech tools from Sony, Panasonic, Canon, JVC, Ikegami, Thompson (Philips), Hitachi, RED and Arriflex.
Manufacturers
- Canon
- Eclair
- JVC
- Panasonic
- RED
- Sony
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2K
- Silicon Imaging SI-2K
- Silicon Imaging SI-2K Mini
- Vision Research Phantom v12.1
- Vision Research Phantom v640
8K, 4K, UHD & 2k
- RED Scarlet
- RED One
- RED Weapon
- RED Epic
- ARRI Amira
- BlackMagic URSA
- BlackMagic Cinema Camera
- BlackMagic URSA Mini
- Canon EOS C500
- Sony F65
ARRI RAW
- Arriflex ALEXA
AVC Intra (NTSC)
- Panasonic AJ-HPX3000
- Panasonic AJ-HPX 3700
- Panasonic AJ-HPX3100
- Panasonic AJ-HPX2700
- Panasonic AJ-HPX2100
- Panasonic AG-HPX 300
- Panasonic AJ-HPX 2000 AJ-YBX200G
- Panasonic AG-HPX 370
AVCHD (NTSC)
- Sony HXR-NX5U
- Canon EOS C100
DVC PRO EX (NTSC)
- Panasonic AJ-HDX 900
DVC PRO EX (PAL)
- Panasonic AJ-HDX900E
DVC Pro HD (NTSC)
- Panasonic AJ-HDC-27H
- Panasonic AJ-HDC-27HE
- Panasonic AJ-HDC-27F
- Panasonic AJ-HDC27FE
- Panasonic AJ-HDC-27FP
- Panasonic AJ-HDC-27VP
- Panasonic AJ-HPX2000
- Panasonic AG-HPX500
- Panasonic AJ-HDC 20A
- Panasonic AG-HPX 170
- Panasonic AG-HPX171
- Panasonic AG-HVX200A
DVC Pro HD (PAL)
- Panasonic AG-HVX200E
- Panasonic AG-HPX 171E
- Panasonic AG-HVX 200E
- Panasonic AG-HVX 200P
XDCam EX
- Sony PMW EX1
- Sony PMW EX3
- Sony PMW-EX1R
- Sony PXW-X70
- JVC GY-HM700U
- Sony PMW 300
- Sony PMW 320
- Sony PMW-350
- Sony PMW 400
- Sony PMW-F3
XDCam HD
- Sony PDW-F355
- Sony PDW-F350
- Sony PDW-F330
- Sony PDW-700
- Sony PDW-F800
- Sony PDW-335
XF
- Canon EOS C500
- Canon EOS C300
- Canon EOS C100
By combining experienced crew members and high-tech equipment, Crews Control delivers a smooth production process for every corporate video shoot. When you launch a Cairo video production with all these advantages, you’re perfectly set up to create valuable content. Request a free quote now!
By pairing expert crews with technologically sophisticated equipment, Crews Control delivers top-quality results for clients every time.
Some of our Happy Clients
When you need a corporate video production company anywhere in the world, Crews Control is your No. 1 choice. We’ve spent over 30 years expanding around the globe and building a client list that includes both fast-moving start-ups and over half of the Fortune 500. By delivering a combination of local know-how, industry experience and high-tech gear, our crews can make your Cairo video shoot a success.
Prepared, Creative, Professional and on the 10 scale an 11
I’ve been producing and directing videos for Broadcast (NBC/ABC/CNN/C-SPAN) and Corporate for over 30 years – and Matthew and Dan were one of the best crews I have EVER worked with.
Thanks
Dan
The footage was well done.
Just got out of the edit. Tim did a great job. Considering the talent we gave him to work with, I would go as far as to say he’s a bit of a magician.
Thanks for the help!
Jim
Thanks for the great shoot yesterday.
Everything was great and I wanted to let you know that our Executive Producer said the footage we got from the different regions was the best footage he had ever seen come from remote crews that we didn’t have control over. That is a great compliment coming from him.
I appreciate all your help and look forward to working with you again!
Carol