During the production of “Nearly Departed,” we anticipated potential media recording and transfer obstacles due to the challenging and variable environmental conditions present in Montana. Set locations featured frequent temperature fluctuations, pervasive sand and wind affecting our equipment, and routine site transitions necessitating daily vehicle convoys for cast and crew. The remote setting also limited our power options to generators and car batteries.
Achieving an elevated filming workflow in a rugged environment
Check out this video – created during the filming of “Nearly Departed” in Missoula, Montana and see why Ashley Maria chose ProGrade Digital to achieve a smooth workflow when capturing footage.
Overcoming potential media obstacles on set
During filming: Paired with ProGrade Digital CFexpress 4.0 Type B Iridium memory cards, chosen for their speed and consistency in demanding shooting environments, ProGrade equipment became an essential part of the production process, helping to ensure reliability, organization, and performance when it mattered most.
During footage dump: Using the PG20 Pro Thunderbolt 4 Hub, the crew benefited from high-performance data transfers and a modular setup that allowed ProGrade Digital readers and SSDs to magnetically mount for a clean, reliable on-set workflow.