{"id":830,"date":"2018-04-09T06:24:24","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T06:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bgqatar.com\/en\/?p=830"},"modified":"2018-04-09T06:46:48","modified_gmt":"2018-04-09T06:46:48","slug":"location-scouting-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgqatar.com\/en\/blog\/location-scouting-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"LOCATION SCOUTING TIPS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Location, location, location! Location scouting for video production means searching to find the right place to film. This process is an essential part of pre-production.<\/p>\n

FINDING YOUR IDEAL FILMING LOCATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once the brief, concept, script and storyboard have been created for your video, the next step is to establish your locations and decide where each of your scenes will be shot.<\/p>\n

For a corporate video, this could be as simple as identifying which conference room or office to film in. It could also be identifying which part of the city you\u2019d like to show off if you\u2019re interested in an out-door shoot.
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For larger brand film or TV commercials, location scouting can be an extensive process involving a producer, director and cinematographer each going to survey a particular location.<\/p>\n

TO CONSIDER<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When scouting for locations, it\u2019s important to consider the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. The\u00a0lighting<\/strong>\u00a0environment and if outdoors, also consider what time you\u2019re planning to shoot there so you can work with the direction of the natural light.<\/li>\n
  2. The type and level of\u00a0sound<\/strong>\u00a0in that location and how it will impact your video \u2013 are you recording dialogue outdoors? Is the traffic noise too loud?<\/li>\n
  3. How\u00a0busy<\/strong>\u00a0it is \u2013 foot traffic, general population and similar- if you\u2019re shooting in an office, you\u2019ll want to avoid areas where there\u2019s a lot of foot traffic<\/li>\n
  4. The\u00a0power supply<\/strong>\u00a0and where you can plug in your equipment \u2013 if you haven\u2019t got enough batteries, this could be important<\/li>\n
  5. Accessibility<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0parking<\/strong>\u00a0facilities on site \u2013 if your carting equipment around on a trolley, the last thing you want to encounter is steps<\/li>\n
  6. The\u00a0space<\/strong>\u00a0available for all cast, crew and gear on site<\/li>\n
  7. Wind<\/strong>\u00a0conditions if you\u2019re shooting with a drone as well as\u00a0any flight restrictions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    TESTING IT OUT<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    As part of the scouting process, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll chose to do a small amount of location filming to test out what the location will look like on screen (this is called a recce). It\u2019s also beneficial to do a test shoot in the location to get an idea of the audio that can be picked up, and give you the chance to practice setting up your equipment.<\/p>\n

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    PERMISSIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    It\u2019s important to remember that filming in certain public spaces require permission from the local council or authority. You\u2019ll also need permission for filming on private property (usually, written consent is required from the landowner will suffice). Obtaining location permissions is something that should not be left to the last minute; really it should be done well in advance of your expected start date. Seeking permission from the council make take days to go through, and it\u2019s important to give yourself enough time to find an alternative location should you not be granted permission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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