Award-winning video production crews in Paris

Could Paris serve as the location for your next corporate video production? The French capital has recently lit up the small screen as the setting for hit streaming TV shows such as Emily in Paris and Lupin.  The City of Lights has enchanted locals and visitors alike for centuries and, with the right professional video crew, it could become an ideal destination for your company.

You have options when it’s time to film in Paris. Do you want iconic shots on the Champs Elysees, by the Louvre’s glass pyramid, or with the Eiffel Tower lit up in the background? Or would you prefer to use hidden-gem locations in arrondissements that draw less tourist traffic?

Do you envision a talking-head interview along the banks of the Seine or B-roll of the steps at Montmartre? Are you excited to take advantage of the long summer days to film outdoor footage until after 10 at night? There are so many options in Paris that it’s easy to envision a whole branding or video marketing strategy built around filming in the city.

Paris is divided into 20 neighborhoods, or arrondissements, each with its own character, and each serving as its own unique backdrop for your video production. For iconic monuments from the Arc de Triomphe to the Luxor Obelisk, you can set up in the 8th arrondissement. Paris sports plenty of historic parks, as well. The Luxembourg gardens in the 6th arrondissement are a beautiful green space dating back to 1612.

One of the most exciting aspects of Paris is the way you can see so many different sights in a small area. For instance, the 13th arrondissement is home to quant streets of stone houses, bold modernist buildings and even large-scale street art. Whether you want your video to look cutting-edge or hearken back to the gilded age, you can film it on the streets of Paris.

Just as there are numerous parts of Paris worth using as filming locations, there are plenty of video types you can create. From short clips for social media platforms to long-form live streaming for industry conferences, you and your Paris video crew can build out an impressive corporate video portfolio.

Working with an expert Paris video crew

Every company has its own level of experience and comfort with working in Paris. If your company has its European offices in France, your personnel may have spent plenty of time in the city. On the other hand, your video shoot could be your first time in the French capital. In either case, a Crews Control production manager and expert camera crew can fill in your team’s local knowledge gaps, from the best studio spaces to ideal times to capture B-roll.

Each Crews Control production team is made up of video production professionals who know the best ways to navigate traffic, arrange permits, meet COVID-19 requirements and more. They don’t just understand how to get the most out of Paris, they also bring deep knowledge of the filming process. This can help keep a shoot on track because it’s rare for any company to have such a level of filmmaking experience among its in-house staff.

This combination of subject matter expertise and local know-how can be essential when it comes time to deal with some of the complexities of a Paris video shoot. This could mean determining shoot locations that will catch perfect natural light and also not incur any complications around building image rights. Alternatively, your crew may need to pack gear on a train — an experienced team will know the best way to get your people and materials where they need to be.

All video production companies bring their own levels of experience. Crews Control has been heading up Paris video shoots for over 30 years, and you can put this history to use for your next corporate video production and beyond.