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Notes on production in Milan: choosing a studio, what makes up the price, how to prepare and what happens to the material after the shoot.
Filming permits in Milan: who needs one and who doesn't
Shooting for yourself, in a studio or at a private location needs no permit application. A street in the centre, lights on stands and a monument in a commercial shot do. Where the line runs and what it costs.
Read ›What happens after the shoot: post-production in plain words
Why the finished film does not arrive the next morning, and what is happening to the material all that time.
Read ›How to prepare for a shoot: what to sort out in advance
Half the result is decided before the camera is switched on. What to prepare on the client side so the shoot day runs calmly.
Read ›What a shoot costs in Italy and what makes up the price
Why the same brief can cost 400 euros or four thousand. A breakdown of what is actually being paid for.
Read ›How to choose a production studio: seven questions before you sign
A portfolio shows the best work; reviews are written by happy clients. Seven questions whose answers tell you more than any website.
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