…On Becoming a Film Production Location Scout

Posted on May 16, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

Becoming a Film Production Location Scout

September 19, 2006
by Jonathan Haeber
Design Programs Columnist

“Can you imagine what it was like to find the filming locations for Lord of the Rings. How about The Matrix? Your idea of a location scout may be someone who travels to exotic places, flying in helicopters above rocky cliffs or city skylines. Though the job of a location scout has its upsides, you should know that the industry of film production is both competitive and challenging.

“Contrary to popular belief, location scouting is not some sort of globe trotting expedition. Most likely 95% of your work will be close to where you live,” says Marino Pascal on photo forum, locationtalk.com.”

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