How to Shoot a (Location) Photo File

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British Columbia is the third largest film production region in North America. This growth in the film industry has lead the Canadian Government to introduce tax incentives for productions outside of the lower mainland and the Vancouver area. The southwest tip of Vancouver Island and other areas of BC are prime film production locations, taking full advantage of this Government tax break.”

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How to Shoot a Photo File: (to International Film Commission Standards)

“The Film Industry expects location information in the standard location file format shown in the file assembly guide.

*Film: ASA 400

Location photofiles must show all aspects of the recommended location. They are not “postcards” showing only pretty views or distinctive features. They are an organized photographic documenting of the entire location including background views and reverses. (Reverses are the location as seen from two opposite viewpoints.) This allows the production company to see all the potential of the location.

Before you start to photograph the property consider what unique qualities the property possesses. Try to record the uniqueness of the location.

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*nyc.locationscout.us only accepts digital photos in full color, .jpg format.

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