What a great idea! I've often wondered, too, so thanks!
I am a Location Scout/Manager for Feature Films, Commercials, Music
Videos, etc. This means that when a movie (or any of the various
productions mentioned) needs to shoot on location, they'll send me
a script and ask if I know where their perfect world exists; I'll
go out, shoot pics, submit them to Company; if they like what they
see, they'll start sending folks for a personal look (Art
Directors, Producers, Directors of Photography, etc). After
settling on main locations, we look for more minor spots to round
out the project, keeping the Production as simple as possible by
having all sites preferably within an hour of each other so as not
to make a big "Company Move".
For example, Frank Darabont, Director of THE GREEN MILE and THE
SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, originally planned on shooting only one
location in Tennesseee, our old Prison (where Redford's new flick,
THE LAST CASTLE was shot); he then planned to go to Louisiana, but
we were able to find all locations in Tn, thereby avoiding
state-to-state move.
In fact, I went digital several years ago for ease of email
worldwide. Truly a Godsend for myself and all others in this
profession.
Some of my Projects:
THE GREEN MILE
LAST DANCE
US MARSHALLS
GET ON THE BUS
DAYS OF THUNDER
and the series of NFL spots currently running Sundays now, among
many others.
Anyway, hope this wasn't too long of a post, but there you have it.
In fact, most of my posted pics at
http://www.pbase.com/nashfilm/galleries
were shot while Scouting for various projects; My Uzi never leaves
my side!
Thanks to all of you fellow Uziers out there for all your help.
Still working on Driver problems for my neighbor's brand new Uzi.
Many thanks for your suggestions there.
take care--
nsflm
I wish more people would tell a little about themselves in the
personal information such as what type of work they do, what
country or city they live in, etc. I find those interesting when I
find one with some info.
