When the production unit crew leaves the studio for a shoot, they just have one thing on mind… Location, Location…and Location.
Locations are excellent, good or bad. Of course all of them have great scenery, good terrain and excellent weather. The classification is solely based on amenities available and requirements of the crew involved.
Location scouting is an art and a science in this aspect. The art finishes when the film to be location scouted for ranks high in suitability, weather and general environment against the requirement.
We at Plan It Locations, believe that a location scout should try and involve as many of the project staff as possible to get different points of view regarding the suitability of the film location being scouted. The more the number of ideas and inputs, the better the analysis and easier the decision. A location scout should always remember that Producer, Director, Photographer and Cinematographer form the core of the film project and their presence is very important for scouting.
Aspects of Location Scouting
We offer data on various film locations on different aspects to assist a location scout shortlist his decision before forming the team. This helps save a lot of time and energy.
At Plan It Locations, we have relevant data for each of our film locations in regard to
COST: Affordability decisions can be taken on the spot.
SOUND: Background noise level and neighborhood decibel levels.
LIGHT: Lighting ambience is very important to a film location. The general light levels and light seepage needs to be checked out.
POWER: Availability of continuous power. In remote film locations availability of generator would be very important to get the equipment going. Required power calculations have to be made in detail before asking for a generator.
LOGISTICS: Availability of logistics like parking, elevators, transport and a host of other amenities like bathrooms, restrooms etc, are required to initiate a shoot on a film location.
PAPERWORK: Release forms and other relevant paperwork needs to be complete before embarking upon a shooting expedition. Each film location has different requirements and need to be fulfilled.
Why Plan It Locations?
The above parameters are understood by us thoroughly at Plan It Locations.com. In our strife to be the best one stop shop for location scouts, we offer most latest and relevant data on film locations so that it helps you to make a decision in the shortest possible time.
Please get in touch with us for any further information on location scouting activities.
