Behind the Scenes: What Goes into an Epic Drone Tours Hotel Shoot

If you’re looking to maximize your property’s marketing game, you've found the right company for the job. At Epic Drone Tours, we specialize in creating stunning drone videos that showcase your hotel in the most innovative and effective way. From pre-shoot planning to final edits, our process is designed to ensure that we capture the essence of your property and help you attract more guests and more group clients. Let’s take a detailed look at what goes into a typical Epic Drone Tours hotel shoot.

Pre-Shoot Planning: Setting the Stage for Success

A. Pre-Shoot Call:

• Meeting the Client: Our journey begins with a pre-shoot call where we meet the client to discuss their needs and expectations. This is a crucial step to ensure that we understand what you’re looking for and how we can best help you.
• Discussing the Shoot: During this call, we’ll go over the areas you want to film, the key features you want to highlight, and any specific shots you have in mind. This helps us tailor our approach to meet your unique requirements.

B. Scheduling the Shoot:

• Determining the Duration: Depending on the size of your property, we’ll schedule the shoot for a specific number of days. Larger properties may require more time to capture all the necessary footage.
• Team Composition: Typically, our team consists of 2-3 members: a drone pilot, a director/cinematographer, and an assistant. For smaller shoots, we might only have the drone pilot and videographer.

On-Site Execution: Capturing the Magic

A. Walkthrough with the Client:

• Mapping Out Flight Paths: Upon arrival, we’ll do a walkthrough with the client to get a feel for all the spaces and map out flight paths. This helps us plan our shots and ensure we capture every important detail.
• Understanding the Layout: This walkthrough also allows us to understand the layout of the property and identify any potential challenges or obstacles.

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B. Shooting the Footage:

• Exterior Drone Shots: We start with exterior drone shots to capture the grandeur and surroundings of your property. These shots provide a bird’s-eye view that highlights the scale and beauty of your hotel.
• Interior Drone Tours: Next, we move indoors to create seamless drone tours through the indoor spaces. These tours showcase the layout and flow of the property, giving potential guests and clients a virtual walkthrough experience that you don't need to click through.
• Detail Shots: We also capture detail shots to highlight the lifestyle and unique features of your property. These shots add depth and context to the overall video. These are typically high performing on social media.

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C. Flexibility and Adaptability:

• Adapting to Changes: Hotels are often busy, and schedules can change quickly. If the lobby is too crowded to shoot at a certain time, we’ll film other areas while waiting for it to clear. Our team is always ready to adapt to ensure we get the best shots.

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• Including People: To bring the space to life, we frequently include people in the shots. This is usually staff or friends and family of the staff, rather than hired models. We film with guests in the background, using signage and verbal notifications to ensure they’re aware of the shoot.

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Post-Shoot: Bringing It All Together

A. Processing and Editing:

• Footage Review: After the shoot, we travel home and begin processing and editing the footage. This involves reviewing all the shots, selecting the best ones, and piecing them together to create a cohesive video.
• Creating the Final Product: Typically, we create a 1-minute masthead video for your website, over a dozen social media reels, and individual drone tours of each space. These videos are designed to showcase your property and attract more guests.

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B. 360 Drone Tours:

• Interactive Experience: We’re now offering 360 drone tours, where viewers can click around the view during the tour to see any angle they’d like. This provides an interactive experience, allowing potential guests to explore your property as if they’re walking through it.

C. Distribution:

• Sharing the Footage: Once editing is done, we work with the client to distribute the footage across various platforms. This ensures that your videos reach a wide audience and maximize their impact.

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Working with Epic Drone Tours is a seamless and rewarding experience. From the initial planning stages to the final edits, our team is dedicated to capturing the essence of your property and helping you attract more guests. Our detailed and flexible approach ensures that we meet your unique needs and deliver high-quality videos that showcase your hotel using new techniques that are taking the industry by storm. Let's create something Epic together!