Our Projects & Testimonials from the Motion Picture Industry
Movie Set: The Help
150 Tons of Air & 2 Crawford Generators
The Help: The Help was filmed in Greenwood, Mississippi in the hottest park of the part of the summer in 2010. An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960's decides to write a book detailing the African-American maid's point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis. The practical sets and locations lacked any air conditioning which should have played mayhem on the actors make-up and costumes. Throughout the entire shooting schedule the cast and crew remained cool and comfortable.
Movie Set: Big Mamma's - Like Father, Like Son
Big Mommas - Like Father Like Son A un-airconditioned warehouse in Atlanta was turned into a shooting stage for the interior of the film. The critical challenge which was met, which was to maintain a 65 degree temperature throughout the entire warehouse 24 hours a day.
Movie Set: Rock of Ages
200 Tons of Air & 3 Crawford Generators
Rock of Ages: Set in 1987 Los Angeles, Drew and Sherrie are two young people chasing their dreams in the big city. When they meet, it's love at first sight, though their romance will face a series of challenges. The production was shot in south Florida along with the humidity and heat of Miami. Cast and crew remained cool and comfortable through the entire shoot.
Movie Set: Twilight - Breaking Dawn
300 Tons of Air & 800kw Power
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: This feature film utilized green screen that was photographed in an un-air conditioned 40,000 square foot building located just outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Keeping the actors and set cool without blowing the snow on the ground and moving the green screen was a challenge that was met.
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