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Part 03: How To Location Scout
We have landed the client, submitted the budget, and our proposal has been approved. Now it is time to start the leg work of preproduction. But where do you start? Our process begins by location scouting. Finding the right location, and maximizing it on screen is 70% of creating compelling visuals on a small budget. In this post, I’ll walk you through the process of location scouting and enable you to maximize the locations you use in your visual storytelling.(This series was originally produced in partnership with Zacuto)
Part 01: How To Create A Cinematic Look On A Small Budget
Part 02: Budgeting And Proposals
Part 03: How To Location Scout
Part 04: Storyboarding On A Small Budget
Part 05: Creating A Lighting Diagram
Part 06: Scheduling And Creating A Call Sheet
Part 07: Conducting A Camera Test
Part 08: Building A Rain Bar On A Budget
Part 09: Data Management On A Budget
Part 10: How To Blackout A House On A Budget
On to Part 03: Location Scouting …
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Pretty much nailed this, thanks for this! Found this also useful when looking to become a working location scout: https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/how-to-become-a-location-scout/
You’re welcome!