Sports Brand Photoshoots
Artificial Grass Installation Service
Get your photoshoot right every time – A specific grass & shock pad system is provided to ensure a stable surface for players’ boots to grip and give realistic ball bounce. The grass surface is fully bonded to the shock pad to ensure no ripples or joint failures occur during use under the hot lights and heavy use.
For all action photoshoot installations, we recommend using a shock pad underneath the artificial grass. This provides a cushioned surface for players to move on to reduce the risk of injury in high-speed moves and falls.
When players are using studs, the shock pad provides a cushion to allow the boot studs to sink into the grass, compared to playing on artificial grass that has been installed directly onto concrete. This reduces the risk of slipping or injury and gives the ball a realistic bounce. This pad also helps to level rough studio floors and provide a better surface to film on.
It removes the problem of trying to tape the turf down to dusty studio floors, as it is bonded to the shock pad using a tackifier adhesive. This allows the two surfaces to be cleanly removed from each other on removal, but provides 100% bond during play, eliminating any risk of the grass moving or buckling, even under very high traffic.
Whilst budgets are important, the risk of a photoshoot be delayed or stopped because of a safety concern or visual requirements not being met, far outweighs the time and cost of a new fit-for-purpose grass system supplied and installed by us.
Why Use Us ?
- High-Quality Artificial Grass: Our artificial grass is designed to look realistic under studio lighting, providing a perfect backdrop for your photoshoots. Whether you need a lush green field or a specific texture, Our grass surfaces meet the highest standards of visual appeal and safety.
- European Installation Service: We offer a comprehensive UK & European installation service, handling all the necessary carnets and logistics required. We can handle small installations that require just one long-wheelbase van, as well as large productions spanning thousands of square meters, utilizing a dedicated transport company for hauling.
- Recycling Service: At the end of your campaign, we offer a recycling service for artificial grass surfaces. This environmentally friendly option ensures that your project has a minimal impact on the environment, and reduces landfill waste.
- Storage: Between multiple shoots, we can store your artificial grass at our head office in the UK. We unroll each section and re-roll it, ensuring it is ready for the next use. This process maintains the quality and appearance of the grass, so it always looks its best.
- Customisation Options: We can install pitch lines to recreate a full pitch or a goal section, depending on your needs. Additionally, we can incorporate logos and introduce artificial grass in multiple colors to meet your design brief. This customization ensures that your photoshoot setting is unique and tailored to your specific requirements.
- 3G vs 4G Artificial Grass: It is a common misconception that you need a 3G or 4G artificial grass when filming or photographing football players during action photoshoots. For still and video work, you need a high-quality artificial grass background that looks good on camera under studio lights and is safe to play on. 3G and 4G surfaces require sand or rubber infilling, which is a messy and time-consuming process to both install and remove. Without the infill, the pile height is not maintained, causing the grass to look shiny from one direction and dark from another. Our range of artificial grass offers the best of both worlds, providing a surface that is both safe to play on and looks very realistic under studio lighting.
Photoshoot Installations
An installation we completed for a Puma campaign shows the excellent results that our artificial grass can provide for your photoshoot.
Products used: Magnifique 30mm – Funky Lime 25mm – 25mm Shockpad
An installation we completed for a Nissan campaign in Madrid and London. This project also included an indoor rain system, Our Underlay protection film help ensure all the excess water moved away to the edges of the area, where it could be wet hoovered away.
Products used: Funky 25mm Silver – 25mm Shockpad
For this Nike project we used 1000 sqm of our Magnifique 30mm artificial grass along with our standard 25mm Shockpad to provide stability for the players and predictable ball bounce.
Installation Time Scales
Pitch Size | Number of Crew | Install Time | Removal Time |
| 4m x 4m | 1 | 1 hr | 1 hr |
| 10m x 10m | 3 | 2-3 hrs | 1 hr |
| 12m x 12m | 3 to 4 | 3-4 hrs | 2 hr |
| 20m x 25m | 4 to 5 | 5-6 hrs | 3 hr |
Times are based on a clear area with easy access. Removal times are from when set equipment and lighting has been removed.
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