WHAT GOES INTO A LOCATION SCOUT

We recently did a post explaining what a location is and how a project benefits from this process. Since location scouting can be difficult to describe, I decided to develop a video and show what it’s like.

The video below demonstrates what goes into a location scout and how this impacts a video project. The video provides a “behind the scenes” look into a location scout and shows how much fun we have with this phase of a project.

Don’t feel like watching? Let me break it down for you. First off, it’s important to do a location scout because you need to know where you are going ahead of time. On the day of the actual shoot, you don’t want to waste time figuring out logistics, backgrounds, and lighting setups. By checking out a few locations the day before and having your test shots out of the way, you’ll know exactly where to go and how to position people on the day of the shoot. Not only that, but going on a location scout can prevent the unfortunate situation of wanting to use a certain location but finding out it’s booked that day. Going in advance allows you to coordinate with owners to gain access to the exact room or building you want. So save yourself crucial time and a nasty headache by going on a location scout prior to the shoot.

Most importantly, being prepared really increases your production value which is the ultimate goal. The final product will come out looking polished and clean because you had a vision for each interview or B-roll shot. Your clients will be happier and your business will thrive much more if you do a location scout for each shoot.