Filming

Filming days are the most exciting part of the process, and we hope you’ll enjoy the experience as much as we do.

Depending on the scale and complexity of the production, filming may take place over a single day or extend across multiple days. The schedule is carefully structured to capture the project in the best possible light, while allowing flexibility for creative and technical adjustments.

A typical day of filming

A typical filming day begins just after sunrise, making use of soft morning light for external scenes. Exteriors are often prioritised in the morning or late afternoon when sunlight is lower in the sky, creating flattering conditions for elevations and interior spaces.

If drone footage is part of the production, we’ll fly our own drones or coordinate with licensed operators and ensure compliance with local airspace regulations. 

As the day progresses, the focus shifts to interiors and interviews. These are typically scheduled between 10 am and 2 pm to avoid the harsh midday light and achieve a balanced, natural look. Some architectural projects benefit from specific lighting conditions at different times of day, and we adapt the schedule accordingly to capture these nuances.

Breaks

Breaks are essential to maintaining focus and productivity throughout the day. Short coffee breaks and longer lunch breaks are factored into the schedule to keep the crew and participants refreshed without unnecessary delays.

Wrap

Before wrapping, we do a final check to ensure all required shots have been captured. Camera gear, lighting, and audio equipment are packed for transport, and the filming location is returned to its original state. Everyone leaves with a sense of accomplishment, knowing the project has been captured with care and attention to detail.

← Back to the start
← Client preparation
→ Post production
Jacqui RobertonPrincipal, Seven Mile Architects
“Ravens At Odds’ greatest strength is true creativity in capturing the emotive sense of the architecture; the sensory experience of the building and the people using the space”
Ash ParsonsBrand Coordinator, BVN Architecture
“Working with Ravens At Odds was an easy choice, because of their background in architecture and design. It simplifies how we explain things to you and how we create briefs. You just get it”
Andrew ForsythDirector, Aphora Architecture
“Prior to coming to site that day, Nikolas interviewed me on the phone, he looked at the floor plans; he understood the building. Even before I'd watched the first cut, I was confident it was going to be good. Because I knew, here’s a guy who's done his homework, he cares. I was impressed by that”
Lisa EvansNational Marketing Manager, Place Design Group
“Creativity fused with pure passion is what you get working with Ravens At Odds. Nikolas’ eye for detail and capturing things most people don’t see is impressive. Ravens At Odds’ ability to take a concept and turn it into a story has inspired us to rethink our own marketing style, all from just one video”
David GockelDirector, Gockel Architecture
“Watching a Ravens At Odds film is like experiencing a project for the first time. And in the best way without physically being there. There’s a humanistic scale and a slowness to the story. I appreciate the thought and consideration that went into it”
Ben ParkerDirector, Ben Parker Architecture
"Nikolas has a warm and engaging energy that puts everyone at ease, even when he's busy juggling the production on set. The result is a process that feels effortless, inspires confidence and is genuinely fun for everyone involved"

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