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Historic ship as film location

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A film crew rents a historic sailing ship as a location for a shooting day, with a sailing or moored setting, experienced skipper, and space for crew and equipment.

12u

duration

€ 1500–6000

budget

Ignite

pace

For productions looking for an authentic floating setting, a historic ship is often a better choice than a set. The tjalkens, clippers and barges in the rental fleet are over a hundred years old, restored and seaworthy. The skipper knows the ship, the water and the region, and thinks along about shooting angle, light and route.

A shooting day can take place both underway and moored. On the IJsselmeer or the Wadden the ship sits in an environment free of modern objects in frame, suitable for period films, commercials and music videos. The hold offers space for make-up, costumes and lunch, the deck for scenes with multiple characters. Crew can often stay on board overnight to be able to film early at sunrise. Permits for sailing shoots are usually arranged by the skipper or the rental company.

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  • Offerte opnamedag aangevraagd

  • Locatiebezoek ingepland

  • Scenes vooraf gedeeld

  • Vergunningen geregeld

  • Crew-logistiek besproken

  • Back-up datum vastgelegd

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Request a quote from BootBootBoot for a shooting day and pass on the desired region and date.

Send photos and sketches of the scenes in advance so the skipper can assess whether the ship is a good fit.

Schedule a location visit with the director, DOP and production team before making the final decision.

Arrange permits for sailing shoots and ask whether the rental company will take care of this.

Agree on where crew and equipment can be stored during the shoot.

Plan a backup date in case of bad weather, as some ships cannot go out in stronger winds.

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PaceIgnite
Duration12u
RouteAny order
Budget€ 1500–6000

Suggestions

  • Ask whether the ship is in its original state or whether modern details, such as a radar, can be hidden from view.
  • Plan a short test shoot the day before to gauge movement and light.
  • Account for vibrations on board and use a gimbal for stable shots.
  • Bear in mind the hum of the engine and switch it off for dialogue scenes where possible.

Variations

  • - Combineer met een schip in een museumhaven voor extra periode-aankleding.
  • - Huur twee schepen voor scenes waarin meerdere boten in beeld moeten.
  • - Boek voor een avond plus ochtend voor goldenhour en blue hour shots.