Project Description

Filmed on location in Quebec and the Yukon

Bye Bye la Suisse (Goodbye Switzerland) – Films.Solutions Case Study

Bye Bye La Suisse - RTS LOGO

They are already dreaming of their new life while they are still in Switzerland. This is the intense period of preparations for departure. The three couples still have a long list of things to do before the big leap into the unknown. They have to say goodbye to their families and loved ones, but also to their home and their life in Switzerland. They are taking the opportunity to draw the outlines of their plans.

The Broadcaster's needs

Bye Bye la Suisse “Bye Bye Switzerland“, is a flagship television series on Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS). The program is produced internally by the RTS’s French-language documentary department and is based on a concept originally developed by the German-Language division of the RTS documentary department.

RTS’s requested that our Director of Photography join their reporter Anne-Lise Von Begen on a journey from Quebec to the Yukon in order to tell the canadian immigration story of a young swiss Couple.

Equipment : Films.Solutions also provided all audio-visual equipment as well as transportation and insurance.

The challenges : Distance between location shoots, Varied and difficult shooting locations over a period of 4 months between January and June, changes in climate and temperature.

Shot on location:

  • Montreal to the Lower North Shore
    From the Lower North Shore to the Laurentians and their departure to western Canada
    From northern British Columbia to Dawson City, Yukon
    Dawson City, Yukon

Our Solutions

Consulting – Location – Equipment Director of Photography – Since we were already familiar with the Yukon after filming the Yukon Quest a few years ago, we were in a position to offer valuable advice regarding weather appropriate equipment in order to avoid potential problems and time delays. As such, we provided additional cameras and capsules for our wireless microphones. We were also responsible for transportation and we provided full insurance.

The main challenge of an international collaboration is to ensure film format compatibility. In order to reassure the RTS editing team, we conducted several camera tests and presented our shooting protocols. Moreover, we also sent them the rushes after our camera tests. Thus, we validated the compatibility of the formats and the efficiency of our protocols in addition to establishing an excellent working relationship with each member of the RTS team.

 Bye Bye la Suisse – Photo Gallery

The field production team for Bebey Switzerland
The midnight Dome highest point around Dawson
Adeline et Frederic Muëller Byebye La Suisse at the midnight Dome over Dawson City, Yukon

Broadcasted On

  • TV5 Monde

Accolades from Journalist and Project Leader, Anne-Lise Von Bergen

Richard rendered a first-class service that has been highly reviewed by the film critics from around the world. His work and artistry made this production a multiple award winning piece! Richard Duquette is a world class cinematographer and we highly recommend his work.

Anne-Lise Von Bergen - Reporter, RTS

Praise

What can I say other than “Awesome”! From my perspective, everything is perfect. The format, the encapsulation, the frame rate, the audio distribution … All perfect. Really, a big thank you for your responsiveness and your concern to find the right solutions. It’s such a pleasure to collaborate with you!

Guillaume Fialip - Editor - , RTS

Credits

The field production team for Bebey Switzerland

ByeBye la Suisse (Byebye Switzerland)

Reporter and Project Leader Anne-Lise Von Bergen
Director of Photography Richard Duquette
Post-Prod: Guillaume Fialip
Participants : Aline Muller, Frederick Muller

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