According to producer David Camp, the driving force behind Golf Resorts International, “Selecting the resorts is important, we want to give our viewers a wide variety of places to see. There are so many around the world to choose from. That said, each resort has to fit the standard of excellence of Golf Resorts International. The star of the show is the resort itself.”
Camp said, “I am very proud of my production team of photographers, writers, and editors. We usually travel with a crew of 4 very dedicated professional people.” His director of photographer, Nick Nixon has over 20 years of experience and understands what it takes to get the right shot especially when it comes to filming in HD. “It’s important to have a team of people that understand all of the components of production. I often compare our production team to a pit crew on a race team. We all work together as one to get the best possible shots. Usually we come in on a Monday and finish on Friday weather permitting. One of the most important aspects is that we are sensitive to the guests of each resort and we understand the importance of golf etiquette. Having a small crew we can get around most of the time unnoticed.”
“The other key element is postproduction when the rigorous work really begins. Braden Nelson, graduate of Chapman University heads up this area. Acting as post production supervisor his expertise certainly helps with the overall look and feel of the shows. Filming in HD, coupled with Apple technology it’s pretty amazing what can be done. Our cameras and lenses are some of the best in the business; we have been using SONY XD CAM HD and SONY HD disks. Package that with CANON HD lenses and you have a winning combination. “
“Postproduction usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks per show from start to finish. Piecing together vast amounts of footage is like fitting together the right pieces of a giant puzzle. You would be surprised what goes in to the finished product. But with an experienced team it certainly helps with the process.” Camp said, “the best part of producing a show is being able to see the finished product on TV especially in HD and to provide people with an opportunity to see these amazing places that may inspire them to take a well deserved vacation.”
