Style Book
Location Scout Survey
One of the
best ways to prepare for a video shoot is to do a location scout.
Evaluate
your location to determine if there will be any problems and to see if the
location fits your needs - not only aesthetically but also physically.
How to choose a location:
How well
does it fit the needs of the story/script?
Are
their location fees or other limitations?
What is the
travel time/distance?
Is there
parking?
Does it
need art direction?
You will
always need more time at your location than your shooting time.
Load in/out,
set-dressing, equipment set-up, blocking, rehearsing, shooting
What to look for at a
location?
Natural & Practical Light
Make sure
you visit the location at the same time of day that you will be shooting. How
does the natural light look at that time of day? Are you trying to shoot a night
time scene during the day with windows?
Sound issues
Are you on
a major flight path or ambulance route? Is there a big barking dog nearby? Is the traffic noise especially heavy at a particular time of day? Will a lot of people be present?
Access to location, restrooms
& off-screen space
You need
space for actors, crew, food, props
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