Location Scout Reference: Wikipedia
is a collection of references
to Wikipedia articles on various subjects of interest to location scouts, location managers and other production personnel. What are presented are links to the articles with short except(s), usually the first paragraph(s) or so; follow the link(s) offsite (*from* Location Scout R. Richard Hobbs – nyc.locationscout.us) *to* the (complete) article(s) at Wikipedia. Enjoy 🙂
Location Scout Reference: Location Scouting article at Location Scouting / Wikipedia
Location Scouting is a vital process in the pre-production stage of filmmaking and commercial photography. Once scriptwriters, producers or directors have decided what general kind of scenery they require for the various parts of their work that is shot outside of the studio, a search is begun for a suitable place or “location” outside the studio. Location scouts will also look for appropriately spectacular or interesting locations beforehand, to have a database of locations in case of requests.
Location scouts are also often tasked with negotiating legal access to filming locations.
- Note: I started the Wikipedia Page, Location Scouting and contribute to it regularly.
- I also started and regularly contribute to Location Library on Wikipedia
Location Scout Reference: Location Scouting – Location Library
I recently authored my second article for Wikipedia, a short definition / description of the term “location library”:
Location Library (Motion Pictures and Still Photography)
…the title is nearly as long as the article! 😉 Believe it or not, even tho the terms “location archive” or actually, more frequently, “location library” are terms I (and maybe you, too, if you are reading this – it’s not like I ever purported my blog to even attempt to appeal to anyone beyond a very specific niche of folks who work in various capacities in the film, photo and tv production communities… so unless you fit that profile the only way I can imagine you ended up here is you are really lost or really bored 😉 )
…but I digress…
I started a considerably lengthier article on the subject of location scouting several years ago:
Location Scouting
..which I have continued to contribute to regularly as the article has matured – thanks of course to the generous contributions other Wikipedians…
Both articles are part of my efforts as a member of 
Also, altho the Wikipedia no-follow links policy is in place for very good reasons (i.e. link spam) and therefore, since Wikipedia doesnt generate any “link love”, I am tooting my horn here!
Location Scout Reference: Wikipedia – Location Manager
The Location Department is an often forgotten yet integral department in the creation of a motion picture. Like the Production Coordinator, it is only when things go wrong that the Location Manager gets any recognition.
Location Scout Reference: Filming Location article at Wikipedia
A filming location is a place where some or all of a film or television series is produced, in addition to or instead of using sets constructed on a studio backlot or soundstage.
Location Scout Reference: Wikipedia – Film producer – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Film producer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Movie producer)
A film producer is a person who creates the conditions for making movies. The producer initiates, coordinates, supervises and controls matters such as fundraising, hiring key personnel, and arranging for distributors. The producer is involved throughout all phases of the filmmaking process from development to completion of a project.
- Wikipedia Film Producer Changes Feed
Location Scout Reference: Wikipedia – Film
Film is a term that encompasses individual motion pictures, the field of film as an art form, and the motion picture industry.
Movie Making Manual-Location Scouting
Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
This Module is part of the Movie Making Manual
There’s no great mystery to scouting good locations for a film. Theres no template that tells you exactly how to do it, either. Many of the requirements for a location will be in the script. Finding them is down to marshalling your resources. If you know the area where you are looking, you are well on your way, If you dont, a good starting point is people who do know it well.
…elsewhere on Location Scout R. Richard Hobbs – nyc.locationscout.us:
- Location Scout Reference: Wikipedia / Location Manager
- Location Scout Reference: Wikipedia / Location Library
- Location Scout Reference: Wikipedia / Filming Location
- Location Scout Reference: Wikipedia / Film Producer
Location Scout Reference: Wikipedia / Film Production (Film Making)
Location Scouting & Location Management at Amazon
Film Production at Amazon
Film at Amazon
