TACDEV provides technical consulting, equipment sourcing and logistical support for film, television, photography, documentary and scientific productions operating in remote and demanding environments.<\/p>\r\n
For more than three decades, we have helped production teams work beyond the reach of conventional infrastructure – from Arctic and marine environments to deserts, jungles, mountains and other difficult locations. We develop complete equipment solutions around the production\u2019s technical requirements, operating conditions, personnel, transportation limitations and available support.<\/p>\r\n
We equip crews with professional camera and photographic equipment, communications systems, remote video and data transmission, power solutions, base-camp infrastructure, expedition equipment and other essential field systems.<\/p>\r\n
Rather than treating each item separately, we plan the complete production package to ensure that equipment, personnel, power, communications, transportation and environmental protection work together in the field.<\/p>\r\n
When commercially available equipment cannot meet the requirement, TACDEV works with manufacturers and specialized fabricators to develop purpose-built solutions.<\/p>\r\n
Our experience includes specialized camera mounts, infrared and laser-triggered housings, ruggedized camera enclosures, remote imaging systems, weather-resistant equipment protection, and other custom assemblies designed for specific environments and production objectives.<\/p>\r\n
Our work has supported IMAX productions, major television networks, documentary teams, scientific expeditions and government projects with specialized operational and security requirements.<\/p>\r\n
Whether a crew is working in extreme cold, tropical heat, severe weather, marine conditions, or a location with limited access and infrastructure, we help identify the risks, anticipate logistical problems, and assemble the systems required to complete the production.<\/p>\r\n
Organizations TACDEV has supported include HBO Films, Discovery Channel, National Geographic Society, National Geographic Expeditions, National Geographic Television, PBS, Nickelodeon, CNN, Bravo, The Weather Channel, NFL Films, NBCUniversal, Xfinity Films, Montecito Picture Company, Lightstorm Entertainment, Al Jazeera Media Documentary Unit, Your Face Goes Here Entertainment, BBC Natural History Unit, BBC Worldwide, Gala Media Canada, Algeria TV, Al Arabiya, MBC, TVA, Global News, and Univision.<\/p>\r\n
TACDEV maintains a selection of professional production equipment available for rental, including drones, photographic equipment, and video and film-production systems. Equipment packages can be configured around individual assignments, operating environments, and production requirements.<\/p>\r\n
When the location is difficult and the equipment cannot fail, preparation determines whether the shot is possible.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n