How do gaffers prep for a shoot when they can't do a location scout? This post was written by Logan Reynolds. In today’s fast-paced production environment, it’s not always possible to scout a location before your shoot. However, there are countless tools available online that can provide us with information that helps us be more prepared for shoot day. In this video, I was approached by Jacob Christensen (JKC Video) to gaff a series of videos for a business video his company is producing. The catch is that none of the crew will have seen the location in person prior to production. For this shoot, the location is a large house that is featured on the company's website. I was able to obtain an idea of what the space looked like. I gained some insights into the size of the house and what direction the sun would be traveling. I still had questions and I had to reach out and ask the client for some more information. It’s so easy to share information that there is rarely an excuse for showing up to a location unprepared. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 3 May, 2023