By Whitney Yoquelet
Choosing the right location for a TV feature or a movie could be a daunting process as numerous factors should be considered and taken into consideration, including production tax credit. A film location sets the scene for the movie and is even thought to be one of the most significant characters in a film script. Selecting the right location for your work can make or break your project. If you plan to be a location scout, there are a lot more things to keep in mind.
Let's start with the job description. You're likely to come across the terms location scout and location manager, what's the difference? In many cases you'll find that people embarking on this profession will start working as a location scout for an experienced location manager. This means that they'll start off doing the donkey work of finding locations for somebody else. The Location Manager is the person who will be liaising directly with the movie production company or advertising agency, and may be working closely with the film's Director, taking decisions not just about the right location, but also the logistics of making that location work.
The Location Scout may be convinced that he or she has found the perfect spot, but it's not always the perfect spot that is the most practical: when there's an entire unit to be moved into position, decisions are made about the distances involved, the availability within the schedule on that day of the stars, key personnel, special equipment, etc. The Location Manager will be closely involved with the rest of the production team dealing with many logistical problems and their solutions - perhaps none of which may have been known to the Location Scout when first they started scouting.
Location scouting was beforehand done at a time when the digital technology was not accessible to the location scout. Scouts have been required to journey to the precise location they usually ended up using Polaroid shots for their reference. Now there are location companies that can provide you digital excursions of areas and the scouting can truly be accomplished online. All you'll want to do is put in a request for locations on the Internet and you'll discover scads of listings for location scouting agencies. Filmmaking can be a lot of fun. Don't get hung up on where to shoot your movie. That should be the least of your worries. Just pick a place and get to work.
Not all filming locations are the same, so be sure to compare amenities, production tax credit and price, and your production is sure to be a great experience for all involved. Location is one of the most important aspects of the ideal film location. The venue should be easily accessible and not too remote. Film crews and equipment should be transported to and from the location easily and efficiently. Parking is also important to provide parking space for the cornucopia of equipment, cars and trailers necessary for shooting.
Let's start with the job description. You're likely to come across the terms location scout and location manager, what's the difference? In many cases you'll find that people embarking on this profession will start working as a location scout for an experienced location manager. This means that they'll start off doing the donkey work of finding locations for somebody else. The Location Manager is the person who will be liaising directly with the movie production company or advertising agency, and may be working closely with the film's Director, taking decisions not just about the right location, but also the logistics of making that location work.
The Location Scout may be convinced that he or she has found the perfect spot, but it's not always the perfect spot that is the most practical: when there's an entire unit to be moved into position, decisions are made about the distances involved, the availability within the schedule on that day of the stars, key personnel, special equipment, etc. The Location Manager will be closely involved with the rest of the production team dealing with many logistical problems and their solutions - perhaps none of which may have been known to the Location Scout when first they started scouting.
Location scouting was beforehand done at a time when the digital technology was not accessible to the location scout. Scouts have been required to journey to the precise location they usually ended up using Polaroid shots for their reference. Now there are location companies that can provide you digital excursions of areas and the scouting can truly be accomplished online. All you'll want to do is put in a request for locations on the Internet and you'll discover scads of listings for location scouting agencies. Filmmaking can be a lot of fun. Don't get hung up on where to shoot your movie. That should be the least of your worries. Just pick a place and get to work.
Not all filming locations are the same, so be sure to compare amenities, production tax credit and price, and your production is sure to be a great experience for all involved. Location is one of the most important aspects of the ideal film location. The venue should be easily accessible and not too remote. Film crews and equipment should be transported to and from the location easily and efficiently. Parking is also important to provide parking space for the cornucopia of equipment, cars and trailers necessary for shooting.
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Production tax credit is one thing that film companies and studios are incredibly mindful of. You will find a lot of sources in relation to film tax incentives on the internet and in the respective government offices you could read more about.