Press release from Videocraft
Recently Eyeworks Denmark approached Videocraft to supply them with cameras and audio equipment for one of the most challenging reality TV shows created to date – Celebrity Cattle Race – shot in Kununurra, Western Australia.
Videocraft Rentals Manager Nick Gleeson explained, “Eyeworks Denmark is a major player in Scandinavia with a versatile range of programmes varying from in-house developed formats such as 'Celebrity Cattle Race' to locally adapted international hits including 'The Biggest Loser'. 'Celebrity Cattle Race' is a show where both celebrities and cattle get marked for life. It’s based around removing 12 celebrities from their usual hangouts in the inner city and placing them in the wild to drive a flock of cattle across treacherous terrain. They came to Australia as the terrain they had used before in Arizona wasn’t deemed quite treacherous enough so they decided to try the added danger that outback WA would provide instead!”
Eyeworks Denmark Technical Manager Steffen Røes approached Videocraft with a very strict equipment list and a request for only the best possible kit.
Gleeson continued, “Due to the size and scope of 'Celebrity Cattle Race' we were in discussions with Steffen for six months before the deal was finalised. We then supplied Eyeworks with Sony XDCAM HD700 cameras, Sony HVRZ7P cameras, GoPro Hero cameras and an audio sound system. There was a considerable amount of logistics to overcome and a good deal of research to make sure the best kit for the job was supplied on budget and on time.”
Once the deal was agreed Røes flew over from Copenhagen to Sydney for equipment testing at Videocraft before the kit was freighted to Kununurra, Western Australia.
Røes said, “Quite frankly the reason Videocraft got this deal is that they were the most professional and enthusiastic company by far during the tender process. Nick Gleeson was in constant contact and came up with several ways to make the shoot more efficient and cost effective where the equipment was concerned. As our entire crew flew in from Denmark we had to be sure our equipment supplier was the best and always on the ball. I’m pleased to say Videocraft were that and more. 'Celebrity Cattle Race' was a very challenging three week shoot in the most extreme conditions and I can honestly say that Nick and the Videocraft team were consummate professionals throughout, even freighting us more equipment at the eleventh hour without any dramas at all. I am very happy with Videocraft’s equipment and their excellent service and support before, during and after the shoot as it played a significant part in the smooth running of the production.”
'Celebrity Cattle Race' involves celebrities learning how to brand cattle, throw a lasso and ride a wild bull. To learn more about how the city slickers try to become authentic cowboys go to: http://www.eyeworks.tv/countries/denmark/local_productions/local_productions_item/t/celebrity_cattle_race