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Safari Filming & Editing Services
African Video Productions specialises in filming safaris throughout Africa.
Trained to capture your entire African experience, our cameramen will film local scenery, camp life, social scenes, flora and fauna and the entire hunt scenario from your arrival until your departure.
You've booked your long-anticipated African safari - now ensure that you are able to relive the adventures in the future.
When your memories have faded and your trophies are too substantial for your home, the result of this invaluable service will endure, enabling you to relive those sights and sounds. This is an affordable investment for the future.
Using the latest Sony camera equipment our well trained cameramen have vast experience in filming throughout the continent.
Their skill, professionalism and knowledge of the African wilds ensure you a quality end-product.
Although filming is the main priority, your cameraman will also sieze every opportunity to capture still images. A CD or DVD will be included in your package, at no extra expense.
Using state-of-the-art editing suites, African Video Productions dynamic creative team edit your footage into a final DVD product worth passing on to future generations.
While retaining the original soundtrack, we will also add music and recommend a professional narration. The full length of your movie will be approximately an hour or longer, depending on the duration of your safari.
You really will want to relive your challenges and triumphs and be able to share them with family and friends.
We are committed to producing a professional, exclusive record of your unique adventure.
Refer to Articles - "Filming Your African Safari" for further information
Booking procedure
Having booked your safari dates with your safari outfitter contact mandy.robertson@africanvideo.co.za or fill out our online quote request for a personalised safari filming quotation.
Once you have accepted our quotation your non-refundable deposit of 50% of the filming fee is required to confirm the booking.
At this stage we will allocate your cameraman and arrange his / her flights to suit your schedule.
We are based near Pietermaritzburg in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa so Johannesburg's O.R Tambo International airport is usually the hub for inter-Africa flights.
You and your safari operator will be e-mailed with the details of your cameraman's details and flight schedule.
He/she will then meet you at the arranged airport to begin recording your adventure.
Detailed daily notes will be recorded to ensure the accuracy of your edit.
On the last day of the safari your cameraman will discuss details of the safari, creative ideas etc which will be passed on to the editing team at base. Any input or requests are welcome.
The balance of your invoice is due by the last day of the safari.
Please communicate with Mandy Robertson at mandy.robertson@africanvideo.co.za with regards to a completion date for your DVDs. Please note that we aim for a quality end-product and as the editing procedure can be a lengthy one, we will not compromise our standards for speed of completion.
General Conditions of Business for 2011
Production Costs:
A daily filming rate is charged as well as an editing rate which depends on the number of safari days.
Your footage will be professionally edited, documenting the hunt, including special effects, maps and music. The final product is beautifully presented in an individualised DVD case.
Optional Extras:
We recommend a professional narration. Professional broadcasters are used to narrate a commentary, including details of your safari as well as interesting information about the country, animals etc.
Conditions:
Bookings will be confirmed with a deposit of 50% of the filming fee.
Payment for the balance of the filming and editing, as well as any optional extras is due by the last day of the safari.
Included in the filming and editing costs:
• Cameraman services for the duration of the safari.
• Hire of equipment and media for the duration of the safari.
• Editing of the video, documenting the safari with African music or music of your choice.
• 2 DVD copies of the edited video.
• With the client’s consent, a copy of the edited video will be sent to the safari operator at no additional expense.
• Visas, where applicable.
Not included:
• Flights and ground transportation of the cameraman to and from the safari.
• All cameraman’s meals and accommodation.
• Observer rates – if applicable
Gratuities
Request a personalised quotation, using our on-line booking form.
