How To Secure A Shooting Location! : FRIDAY 101
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Date: 2022-09-13
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sgste
This episode has been SO helpful. just one question, please and thanks.
I want to shoot a few scenes in a forest (when I'm sure of the date of shooting, I'll contact a nearby squirrel reserve) but need a prop weapon on location.
how do I go about getting permission to use the prop on-set? I know I need to notify the authorities, but do I also ask permission from the reserve? Being a student of filmmaking, I'm hoping to use that fact to win points. thanks for reading!
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This episode has been SO helpful. just one question, please and thanks.
I want to shoot a few scenes in a forest (when I'm sure of the date of shooting, I'll contact a nearby squirrel reserve) but need a prop weapon on location.
how do I go about getting permission to use the prop on-set? I know I need to notify the authorities, but do I also ask permission from the reserve? Being a student of filmmaking, I'm hoping to use that fact to win points. thanks for reading!
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David
I lucked out on my recent music video shoot for My Hollow. The land owner, the transport authority that rents the land from him and the city film office were all happy to let me use the location. for free! Couldn't use their trash receptacles and had to shoot when there were no busses running. so no issues there. Took about three months from inquiry to sign-off by all parties. Definitely pays to ask.
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I lucked out on my recent music video shoot for My Hollow. The land owner, the transport authority that rents the land from him and the city film office were all happy to let me use the location. for free! Couldn't use their trash receptacles and had to shoot when there were no busses running. so no issues there. Took about three months from inquiry to sign-off by all parties. Definitely pays to ask.
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Duncan
I really like that you made this informational video. Iv been trying to find information about stuff on this for a day or so now and I wasn't able to find anything that usefull. Like all the information was there but it didn't seem as straight forward as this video. I was just getting confused trying to figure it all out till i saw your video here. Thank's for posting it man.
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I really like that you made this informational video. Iv been trying to find information about stuff on this for a day or so now and I wasn't able to find anything that usefull. Like all the information was there but it didn't seem as straight forward as this video. I was just getting confused trying to figure it all out till i saw your video here. Thank's for posting it man.
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Vixon
Thanks for this. Location scouting and securing is quite the task. I needed a bar scene for one of my shorts and there was a 500, 000 insurance fee and other charges I wasn't prepared for. I knew I had to go about it the right way, but then I ended up shooting in an outside area. I'm trying to get better at this though, so I'll use this advice in the future.
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Thanks for this. Location scouting and securing is quite the task. I needed a bar scene for one of my shorts and there was a 500, 000 insurance fee and other charges I wasn't prepared for. I knew I had to go about it the right way, but then I ended up shooting in an outside area. I'm trying to get better at this though, so I'll use this advice in the future.
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Russell
You'd probably want to have your parents call if everyone involved in the production is under 18, and it would probably help to have adult supervision on set to make the location comfortable, but it's still worth a shot! Saying it's for a school project could probably help immensely, just make sure everyone is on their best behavior, lol.
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You'd probably want to have your parents call if everyone involved in the production is under 18, and it would probably help to have adult supervision on set to make the location comfortable, but it's still worth a shot! Saying it's for a school project could probably help immensely, just make sure everyone is on their best behavior, lol.
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John
Hey what about when using prop (but realistic) looking guns. Do you just alert whoever you can around and post signs or do you have to call the police and tell them what you're doing? If you do have to call authorities are they going to make sure you have a license to shoot on the property or not? Any feedback would be great. Thanks!
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Hey what about when using prop (but realistic) looking guns. Do you just alert whoever you can around and post signs or do you have to call the police and tell them what you're doing? If you do have to call authorities are they going to make sure you have a license to shoot on the property or not? Any feedback would be great. Thanks!
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Russell
My stuff is a little out of focus, and the ISO was turned up quite high for my parts as well. The unfortunate consequence of shooting alone in the dark, lol. The focus thing bugged me, since it looked right on the screen when I was filming myself. My apologies!
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My stuff is a little out of focus, and the ISO was turned up quite high for my parts as well. The unfortunate consequence of shooting alone in the dark, lol. The focus thing bugged me, since it looked right on the screen when I was filming myself. My apologies!
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Superkede
Hey everyone you can start of small abd I have mad some videos is some cool places right now I'm working on a silent hill fanfilm in my videos some times I just say the hell with the rules and start filming in places abd if I get kick out oh well
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Hey everyone you can start of small abd I have mad some videos is some cool places right now I'm working on a silent hill fanfilm in my videos some times I just say the hell with the rules and start filming in places abd if I get kick out oh well
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Chris
Hey, i wanted to film a short film in an ally or something like you guys and the problem is that there is going to be screaming involved in the film. would i need to contact the owner of the property and the town, or how does that work.
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Hey, i wanted to film a short film in an ally or something like you guys and the problem is that there is going to be screaming involved in the film. would i need to contact the owner of the property and the town, or how does that work.
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DrBreakfastMachine
So I understand that you have to do stuff like this if you're planning a big shoot somewhere, but is it illegal to film, say, just a few brief shots in a store if all you've got is one actor and one guy with a camcorder?
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So I understand that you have to do stuff like this if you're planning a big shoot somewhere, but is it illegal to film, say, just a few brief shots in a store if all you've got is one actor and one guy with a camcorder?
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Benjamin
Hi Russel! If you will shot in the convenience store you need to hide all the products brands? like Coke, Marlboro, and any other? if the short film is just for Festivals and Internet you need permission from all that brands?
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Hi Russel! If you will shot in the convenience store you need to hide all the products brands? like Coke, Marlboro, and any other? if the short film is just for Festivals and Internet you need permission from all that brands?
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Russell
In the interest of moving things along quicker! If you miss the longer version of the theme (some people mentioned that when I first shortened it, you can find the full song at the link I just added in the description. Enjoy!
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In the interest of moving things along quicker! If you miss the longer version of the theme (some people mentioned that when I first shortened it, you can find the full song at the link I just added in the description. Enjoy!
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Jacob
7 years later this content is still solid. Walking through the phone call is also sure helpful, as most YT videos today would just leave it at contact the location and move on the the next point
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7 years later this content is still solid. Walking through the phone call is also sure helpful, as most YT videos today would just leave it at contact the location and move on the the next point
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Nicolas
How legal is this document? dont you need a lawyer or something like that?
(since im not from USA I assume it will depend for each country/state, but I'd be nice to have some guidance)
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How legal is this document? dont you need a lawyer or something like that?
(since im not from USA I assume it will depend for each country/state, but I'd be nice to have some guidance)
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Tim's
Hey Chris, when we had a loud scene we dropped leaflets in surrounding properties' letterboxes about a week before the shoot with times and contact details if they had any problems.
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Hey Chris, when we had a loud scene we dropped leaflets in surrounding properties' letterboxes about a week before the shoot with times and contact details if they had any problems.
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Callum
Wait Russel, you say you had to get permits and pay for shooting the film in that PUBLIC ally, I thought you have the right to film in any public space, permit or not?
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Wait Russel, you say you had to get permits and pay for shooting the film in that PUBLIC ally, I thought you have the right to film in any public space, permit or not?
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fanjoy
Hey Russell, this is a bit unrelated, but I know your a premiere pro user and was wondering if you create animated lower thirds and etc every time or use a template.
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Hey Russell, this is a bit unrelated, but I know your a premiere pro user and was wondering if you create animated lower thirds and etc every time or use a template.
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Stackcycler
I'm from germany too - create your own by translating it. Also, that way, if you're not happy with anything in the agreement, you can just leave it out.
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I'm from germany too - create your own by translating it. Also, that way, if you're not happy with anything in the agreement, you can just leave it out.
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lissylue
So i cant just bring a video recorder to a park and just do a little shot? Lol cuz im gnna be strting off by myself with these short films and im poor
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So i cant just bring a video recorder to a park and just do a little shot? Lol cuz im gnna be strting off by myself with these short films and im poor
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