Searching for a King Travel Journals

Come along with the Appian Media team during their 2018 trip to Israel and see firsthand what it’s like to produce a major docu-series like “Searching for a King: Israel’s United Kingdom”.

Traveling to Israel Takes HOW LONG?!
What does it take to get our team assembled together in Israel to begin production of “Searching for a King?” Nearly 20 travel hours, numerous connecting flights, and a sense of humor.

Heart Warming Photos from the West Bank
Our first full production day took us to some beautiful countryside in Bethlehem and Hebron. Quality photographs of these incredible places is essential to what we do and Dan Kingsley has already captured some heart-warming moments!

Every Video Shoot Needs THIS!
Gathering the team together to watch "dailies" (footage from our previous day's scenes) is an essential part of ensuring that we're embracing "Searching for a King's" new style and getting valuable feedback from everyone.

The Best Video Needs the Best Field Producer
One of our Co-Founders is also our fearless Field Producer, ensuring that all of the many moving parts of this production come together to fulfill our vision. He is also a master at driving in Jerusalem!

A Word Fitly Spoken
Jeremy and Barry go to great lengths to make sure that the content that is cover in each scene is well thought out, accurate, and engaging and that process starts long before we ever step foot in Israel.

Is it Safe to Travel in Israel?
A common question that our team receives when we make trips to the Bible lands is, "is it safe to travel to Israel?" Barry has traveled here half a dozen times and offers a great perspective!

How to Rig a Vehicle for Filming
When there are a couple of locations that are a bit off of the beaten path...you rent some 4x4s...and mount as many GoPros as you possibly can.

Seeing the Bible Lands from the Air
Shooting aerial footage involves a lot of careful planning and a capible drone pilot. Thankfully for us we have both in Jet! This footage will bring the lands of the Bible to life in a truly breathtaking way!

Passing the Time: the Art of Looking into the Future
Shooting timelapses in the Bible lands is an essential part of highlighting the beautiful of the landscape. With some new tools at the ready, we try to look ahead and envision what the camera will see over the passage of time and have been able to capture some incredible images

Digging Up History at Shiloh with Scott Stripling
We have had a blast the last couple of days hanging out with Scott Stripling, the Dig Director at Biblical Shiloh and we got to see first hand some of the incredible things that they're finding there!

Sounds of the Land: Recording Nat Sound in Israel
A good scene involves not only compelling visuals, but audio that draws you in and brings the whole thing to life. Danielle explains the art of listening for unique sounds to capture the character of each space.

Secrets of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls
For the bright scene at Qumran, the diffuser came out, the jokes were flying, and unseen footage from "Following the Messiah" may now have the opportunity to see the light of day!

The Many Flavors of Israel
You can't talk about Israel without talking about the countless variety of food available here! Our team's preferences are varied, but without a doubt, there is something for everyone here!

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