Fame Crew · Tampa
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Boatbuilding · Tampa
Video Crew for IBEX 2026
IBEX - the International Boatbuilders' Exhibition & Conference - draws roughly 8,000 marine industry professionals to Tampa each year, with around 700 exhibitors spread across the Tampa Convention Center and its adjacent outdoor docks. Exhibitors range from composite materials suppliers and engine manufacturers to electronics brands and rigging specialists, and the content they need reflects that range: product demos on working boats, in-water walkarounds, and technical interviews with naval architects or engineers. Static booth footage rarely does justice to marine hardware - video that captures equipment actually running, wet-side demos, or on-water product launches is what converts serious buyers in this industry.
- October 6 - October 8, 2026
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Why exhibitors at IBEX 2026 need video crew
A good video crew at IBEX knows how to move between the indoor exhibition halls and the outdoor marina without losing time - transitions between the two are part of almost every marine exhibitor's shoot day. They should be comfortable capturing close-up technical details on engines, hull materials, and electronics under mixed lighting conditions, including harsh Florida outdoor light and the dim interiors of demo vessels. Turnaround expectations at IBEX are tight: day-one footage often needs to be cut for social posts or a press announcement before day two opens. Fame vets crew specifically for hands-on product and technical demo experience, and the ability to deliver same-day or next-morning edits on request.
Show-floor logistics
IBEX exhibitor badges and separate media credentials are issued through the National Marine Manufacturers Association, and any crew working the show floor or dock areas will need appropriate access sorted before arriving at the Tampa Convention Center. The outdoor marina area at the Convention Center waterfront has its own access points and load-in restrictions, so equipment cases and stabilizers need to be staged in advance - there is no convenient re-entry with heavy gear once the dock areas are locked down for the day. Load-in for exhibitors typically begins two days before the show opens, and crew who arrive during build-up can capture time-lapse or pre-show content before the halls fill. Multi-day conferences like IBEX also stack technical sessions and press events alongside exhibit hours, so a good crew plan accounts for split-location coverage without leaving the booth unmanned on camera.
What crew for IBEX 2026 costs
Video crew rates for IBEX 2026 in Tampa vary based on booth footprint, whether you need indoor-only or combined hall-and-dock coverage, crew size, and how quickly you need edits turned around. A single-day shoot with one camera operator runs lower than a three-day package covering both the marina and indoor exhibits with a dedicated editor on call - day rates for experienced marine-industry crew in the Tampa market typically range from around $1,200 to $2,800 per day before post-production. Fame provides a fixed, all-in quote so you know the full cost before the show, with no surprise day-rate overruns.
Video crew in Tampa for IBEX 2026
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Ranen Lawe
CinematographerPhotographyKit: 2.5 inch FPV Sub250g Flights over people
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Pete Gill
CinematographerCorporateCommercialKit: Easyrig Vario 5 w/Serene Arm · Sony FX6
View portfolio & profile → - 7
Robert Riley
CinematographerPhotographyKit: Sony A7r4 · DJI Mavic Pro Drone
View portfolio & profile → - 8
bMac McCreary
CinematographerCorporateEventKit: Will select gear based on project.
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How booking crew for IBEX 2026 works
- 1Tell us your booth datesShare what needs covering and when - takes two minutes.
- 2We match & quoteWe pair you with the right Tampa crew and send a fixed quote.
- 3We deliver the videoFame produces and delivers the finished, edited video.
Booking crew for IBEX 2026?
Tell us your booth dates and what you need covered - we'll match you with the right Tampa crew and send a fixed quote before the show.
Get a quote for TampaOfficial IBEX 2026site →IBEX 2026: common questions
Can the crew shoot both inside the Tampa Convention Center and out on the docks on the same day?
Yes, but it requires planning around IBEX's separate credentialing for the outdoor marina area and the realistic transit time between locations. Fame builds a shooting schedule before the show that maps indoor and dock slots together, so you are not losing an hour of booth time to logistics.
We have a working engine or hardware demo running at our booth - can the crew handle that kind of technical product capture?
Technical product demos - running engines, composite layup processes, live electronics integrations - are exactly the kind of content that differentiates IBEX footage from a generic booth interview. Fame places crew who have shot in marine and industrial environments and know how to frame and expose moving parts, reflective surfaces, and wet hardware. We discuss your specific demo setup during the brief before the show.
We need at least one cut ready to post on the first evening of the show. Is that realistic?
Same-day or next-morning delivery is common at multi-day trade shows, and IBEX is no exception - exhibitors frequently need a short cut live before day two to support press coverage or social announcements. Fame can arrange for an editor to be working on morning footage while the crew continues shooting in the afternoon, so a first cut is ready by end of day.