Air Hollywood https://airhollywood.com/ the most realistic, film-friendly airport and aircraft standing sets and props to the motion picture production industry Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:27:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 How to Film a Private Jet Scene https://airhollywood.com/production-guides/how-to-film-a-private-jet-scene/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:26:56 +0000 https://airhollywood.com/?p=12489 How to film a private jet scene: choosing a real jet, mockup or jet on a trailer, blocking a small cabin, lighting, luxury dressing and adding a cockpit.

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]]> Music Video Ideas on an Airplane Set https://airhollywood.com/production-guides/music-video-ideas-airplane-set/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:15:27 +0000 https://airhollywood.com/?p=12475 Ten music video ideas for an airplane set, from aisle choreography and turbulence drops to private jets, cockpits and airport terminals, plus planning tips.

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]]> Airplane Set vs Real Aircraft: Cost and Logistics for Filming https://airhollywood.com/production-guides/airplane-set-vs-real-aircraft/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:25:20 +0000 https://airhollywood.com/?p=12466 Compare filming on an airplane set vs a real aircraft: access, permits, camera space, turbulence, branding, scheduling and the line items that drive cost.

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]]> What to Ask When Scouting an Aviation Studio https://airhollywood.com/production-guides/what-to-ask-when-scouting-an-aviation-studio/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:24:17 +0000 https://airhollywood.com/?p=12456 Questions to ask when scouting an airplane or airport film set, grouped by department, plus a scout checklist and FAQ.

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]]> How to Shoot an Airport Security Checkpoint Scene https://airhollywood.com/production-guides/shooting-an-airport-security-checkpoint-scene/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:12:42 +0000 https://airhollywood.com/?p=12451 Airport security is one of the most recognizable settings in film and TV. The bins, the belt, the walk-through frame and the line of travelers waiting their turn instantly tell the audience where they are, and the checkpoint is a natural place for tension: a forgotten item, a suspicious bag, a character trying not to be noticed. It is also one of the hardest places to shoot for real. This guide covers how to plan an airport security checkpoint scene on a set, from layout and dressing to background action, camera and the details that make it believable. Why Productions Build the Checkpoint Instead A working checkpoint is one of the most controlled areas of any airport. Filming there generally […]

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]]> How to Plan a Cockpit Scene for Film and TV https://airhollywood.com/production-guides/how-to-plan-a-cockpit-scene/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:39:48 +0000 https://airhollywood.com/?p=12447 The cockpit is one of the most demanding places to shoot on any production. Two actors sit side by side, facing forward, surrounded by hundreds of switches, in a space built for pilots rather than cameras. A good cockpit scene still feels tense, believable and intimate. This guide walks directors, cinematographers, production designers and producers through planning a cockpit scene, from choosing the right flight deck to camera placement, lighting, the view out the window and technical accuracy. Start With the Story: Era, Aircraft and Crew Before you look at any set, answer three questions from the script. When is the scene set? The era decides the look of the flight deck. Modern airliners have glass cockpits, with flight information […]

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]]> SMITHSONIAN AIR & SPACE — How to Make an Airplane Crash Look Real on Film https://airhollywood.com/news/smithsonian-air-space-how-to-make-an-airplane-crash-look-real-on-film/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:34:05 +0000 https://airhollywood.com/news/smithsonian-air-space-how-to-make-an-airplane-crash-look-real-on-film/ Air Hollywood founder Talaat Captan is featured in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum article on how filmmakers make airplane crashes look real on film.

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]]> How to Film an Airplane Crash Scene on a Set https://airhollywood.com/production-guides/how-to-film-an-airplane-crash-scene/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:06:47 +0000 https://airhollywood.com/?p=12440 How productions plan airplane crash and emergency scenes today: splitting interior and exterior shots, what a full-size airplane set gives you, cockpits, props and safety.

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]]> Narrow-Body vs Wide-Body Airplane Sets: How to Choose https://airhollywood.com/production-guides/narrow-body-vs-wide-body-airplane-sets/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:43:04 +0000 https://airhollywood.com/?p=12434 One of the first decisions on any airplane scene is the size of the aircraft. Is your character squeezed into a single-aisle commuter flight, or stretching out on a long-haul jumbo jet? The answer shapes the look of the scene, the way you block it, where the camera can go and which set you book. This guide explains the difference between narrow-body and wide-body airplane sets, what each one says on screen, and how to choose between them for a film, TV episode, commercial, music video or photo shoot. Narrow-Body vs Wide-Body: The Basic Difference In aviation, the terms describe the fuselage, and the quickest way to tell them apart on camera is the number of aisles. Narrow-body aircraft have […]

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]]> How to Film an Airplane Scene Without a Real Plane https://airhollywood.com/production-guides/how-to-film-an-airplane-scene-without-a-real-plane/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:15:15 +0000 https://airhollywood.com/?p=12429 A practical guide to filming airplane scenes on the ground: set options, scouting, coverage, lighting, motion and set dressing.

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