Filming Deserts in Israel
Desert Locations Israel
Filming Deserts In Israel
Israel has a lot to offer crews when it comes to filming desert locations. One of my favorite places to scout is in the desert and not far away from Jerusalem lie secret, hidden away desert locations. It is as if you have been transported to an ancient world, as the scenes that greet you have remained unchanged since eternity.
Here, on the golden desert sands and rugged, rocky, mountains, wild nature roams freely, providing the perfect backdrop for biblical re-enactments, documentaries and feature films.
The Best Desert Locations
Last week I was scouting for places to film Old Testament Scenes. I was looking for the ultimate biblical desert shots. When I scout I bear many things in mind; not just the location itself but also accessibility and logistical aspects of production.
I try to find desert locations that are not far away from Jerusalem so that we can keep the production as local as possible and stay within a reasonable budget.
Our Insider Knowledge
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I have a good Bedouin friend who lives in the desert and whenever I go to visit him, the first thing we do is drink tea. Bedouin hospitality is a custom that has stood the test of time well.
His familiarity with the desert has given me an insider’s view of the amazing array of scenes that are close by and would make the perfect film set. Together we scout wadis, valleys, mountains and caves.
All of these locations are spectacular settings and are absolutely free to film in. The difficult part is finding them!
Filming the Perfect Sunrise
Next to the Dead Sea you can find some of the optimum spots for filming desert scenery. At this location you can find my all time favorite spot to capture the most breathtaking sunrise. It is a secluded place, high up on a mountain, an hour’s drive from Jerusalem.
We stand there and set up the shot whilst it is still dark, waiting for the sun to appear over the Dead Sea.
We bring black coffee and make it on the spot. Meanwhile the Director of Photography starts filming as the sky gradually turns orange whilst the first rays of the day emerge from the horizon. As the sun rises it reflects beautifully against the calm waters of the Dead Sea and the quiet, rugged dessert provides the perfect frame to the shot.
Biblical Productions – Our Added Edge
For all genres, the desert in Israel has the potential to offer a lot of versatility for filming. It can be used for travel shows, wildlife documentaries, drama scenes, re-enactments and more. There are a huge range of shots possible from the deserts in Israel and Biblical Productions are the only film production company in Israel with such a vast knowledge of hidden settings and location ideas.
Uncategorized | admin March 3, 2010
