Successful Pre-Production for Location Shooting

Avoid the pitfalls of location shooting by concentrating on pre-production before you reach your location

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Richard Riley

Release Date: 2009-04-21

Lessons

Three Golden Rules

<p>The three golden rules are not hard to remember. Richard Riley introduces himself and explains what will be covered in the course</p>

Duration: 4 mins 6 seconds

Location Checklist

<p>Just like a pilot before takeoff, photographers need a checklist before going out on a shoot</p>

Duration: 3 mins 39 seconds

Do Not Assume

<p>Communicate with your client to make sure everyone knows what they are responsible for</p>

Duration: 4 mins 8 seconds

Location Scouting

<p>Photographers need to research their locations and know about parking, permits, etc.</p>

Duration: 4 mins 33 seconds

Production Schedule

<p>This should include detailed call times for everyone involved in the shoot</p>

Duration: 3 mins 0 seconds

Production Book

<p>A production book is a great, all-in-one reference for your clients and others involved in the shoot</p>

Duration: 7 mins 0 seconds

Producers Kit

<p>Running through the gear before packing it all out to the location</p>

Duration: 10 mins 15 seconds

On Location

<p>Shooting a pair of models on the beach</p>

Duration: 4 mins 36 seconds

Wrap Up

<p>After a successful shoot at the beach, Richard reviews some of the important points he covered during the course</p>

Duration: 2 mins 24 seconds