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Production experience: Filming on location and earning the trust of strangers
1 May 2013 by Adrian Knight
On those days when I'm feeling a little discouraged, or I seem to be endlessly searching for a location which just doesn't manifest itself, I have to remind myself how lucky I am to do this job. More ...
India filming locations: Scouting off the beaten track
9 Apr 2013 by Tony Cordeaux
India is an astounding, ever-changing, chaotic melting pot of ideas, religions, landscapes and history that contribute to its mind-boggling diversity. Perhaps this is why so many creative minds have been attracted to the sub-continent over the years? It is impossible to run out of inspiration. More ...
Filming on location in Cape Town
28 Feb 2013 by Malcolm Scerri-Ferrante
I am on a lovely ‘Caribbean’ beach surrounded by clear water, tall palm trees, smooth white sand, huge boulders, wooden huts and a picturesque village. I would be tempted to take a swim or lie down to sunbathe were it not for the resounding call of ‘Action’. More ...
Filming on location: Mountain Water Safety Specialists
19 Dec 2012 by Mountain & Water Safety Specialists
Filming in remote and extreme locations offers the audience a view into an often unseen environment. But capturing all the potential of the action and the location can mean putting the cast and crew into seriously risky situations. The challenge is how you manage these risks. More ...
House MD Location Manager Nancy Haecker continues to report from Thailand
12 Nov 2012 by The Location Guide
Location scouts love a good film office. There is nothing more important and reassuring about scouting unchartered territory than a great film office. What makes a great film office is information and service. I know a good film office from the first meeting and it is love at first sight here in Bangkok. More ...
Location Manager Nancy Haecker reports from Thailand for The Location Guide
9 Nov 2012 by The Location Guide
Nancy Haecker, The Location Managers Guild of America's Vice President and International Committee Chair, and other top Location Managers have been invited to Thailand by the film office in an attempt to boost its industry. Nancy will keep us up-to-date on the trip. More ...
Even Stranger on the Shore – The tale of a supermarket on a beach
21 Jun 2012 by Richard Chambers
Making TV commercials is rarely totally straightforward. Here’s the story of one production from 2011 which might serve as a warning that even the most complicated productions can always get worse. More ...
Colombia makes plans to boost location filming appeal
24 May 2012 by Malcolm Scerri-Ferrante
When I tell friends about my next trip to Colombia, it is not unusual for those who have never visited to say “Be careful!” or even throw in the classic joke “Make sure you don’t get kidnapped!” But for those who have already visited the country their reaction is usually only one of awe and envy. More ...
Tempomedia and Red Petal get creative on location in Johannesburg for Opel
22 Mar 2012 by Toni Marais
When most people think of shooting in South Africa, they think of Cape Town and the Western Cape. The beautiful locations close to the small and intimate city are extremely attractive for shooting and the ease with which everything is done makes production simple and effective. More ...
Sri Lanka recovers from civil war to re-claim location filming appeal
28 Feb 2012 by Gopi Darmaratnam
Sri Lanka lies in the blue waters of the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. It offers over a thousand miles of beautiful golden beaches fringed with coconut palms. It’s said to offer the best tea in the world and is also well known for its blue sapphires. More ...
