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Filmquip Dr. Who The BBC’s Dr. Who shoot in Dubai was one of many firsts. It was the first time that the BBC shot a Dr. Who episode in Dubai. It was the first time that a double-decker London bus was dragged almost 3 kilometers into sand dunes. It also saw the debut of the GFM 14 crane in the Middle East, which was brought to Dubai by Filmquip Media specifically for this shoot. The Filmquip Media supplied shoot sparked a great deal of interest, not only from fans of the show, but from film industry insiders as well. The shoot was demanding from a technical standpoint due to the remoteness of the location and less than perfect weather conditions. Central Films, the local production house, and its advisors had to conquer the logistics of getting the double-decker bus to the remote set in the desert. This meant the Filmquip Media crew had to find a way to get all the equipment deep into the desert, while not disturbing the pristinely kept sand around set. The Grips Department head, Kim Worthington, and his assistants Rory Inker and Raymond Schram had to hand carry, or pull, the dolly, tracks and massive GFM 14 crane by hand from base camp to the set. This had to be accomplished while a blistering cold wind, and stinging sand, was blowing during an infamous Dubai sandstorm. Building the crane was no easy feat, and operating it in such conditions was even more of a challenge, but was accomplished to the full satisfaction of the client thanks to the experienced crew. The Filmquip Media lighting department headed by the BBC’s Gaffer, Mark Hutchings, met the challenges with the same resolve. The windy and sandy conditions were no match for the crew as they erected an ARRI 12K CINEPAR and kept the equipment from succumbing to the elements. The experience of the crew was also evident as they managed to keep the 20x20 chromacloth from tearing off its frame. Filmquip Media also provided assistance in the camera department. While the BBC brought their full camera team, Arun Kumar came on as an assistant and received personal commendations from the visiting BBC camera crew. The weather did eventually clear up on the last days of the shoot, and the shoot was completed on schedule. The crew and the equipment held up to the elements and technical challenges on par with the world’s best film industries.

Filmquip Dr. Who

The BBC’s Dr. Who shoot in Dubai was one of many firsts. It was the first time that the BBC shot a Dr. Who episode in Dubai. It was the first time that a double-decker London bus was dragged almost 3 kilometers into sand dunes. It also saw the debut of the GFM 14 crane in the Middle East, which was brought to Dubai by Filmquip Media specifically for this shoot.

The Filmquip Media supplied shoot sparked a great deal of interest, not only from fans of the show, but from film industry insiders as well. The shoot was demanding from a technical standpoint due to the remoteness of the location and less than perfect weather conditions. Central Films, the local production house, and its advisors had to conquer the logistics of getting the double-decker bus to the remote set in the desert. This meant the Filmquip Media crew had to find a way to get all the equipment deep into the desert, while not disturbing the pristinely kept sand around set.

The Grips Department head, Kim Worthington, and his assistants Rory Inker and Raymond Schram had to hand carry, or pull, the dolly, tracks and massive GFM 14 crane by hand from base camp to the set. This had to be accomplished while a blistering cold wind, and stinging sand, was blowing during an infamous Dubai sandstorm. Building the crane was no easy feat, and operating it in such conditions was even more of a challenge, but was accomplished to the full satisfaction of the client thanks to the experienced crew.

The Filmquip Media lighting department headed by the BBC’s Gaffer, Mark Hutchings, met the challenges with the same resolve. The windy and sandy conditions were no match for the crew as they erected an ARRI 12K CINEPAR and kept the equipment from succumbing to the elements. The experience of the crew was also evident as they managed to keep the 20x20 chromacloth from tearing off its frame.

Filmquip Media also provided assistance in the camera department. While the BBC brought their full camera team, Arun Kumar came on as an assistant and received personal commendations from the visiting BBC camera crew.

The weather did eventually clear up on the last days of the shoot, and the shoot was completed on schedule. The crew and the equipment held up to the elements and technical challenges on par with the world’s best film industries.