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Workshops@Adorama | The Business of Photography: A Panel Discussion with Top Industry Photographers’ Reps with Moderator Louisa Curtis | September 18, 2008

If you’ve asked yourself, ‘What exactly does a photographer’s rep do and do I really need one?’ then this panel discussion moderated by Louisa Curtis of Chatterbox Enterprises, is a workshop you don’t want to miss.

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Yahoo! Search: photography business

• PhotographyBusinessGuide.com |
  … Photography … is fundamental to a successful and profitable photography business. … for some tips for your Photography Business! . . . keep re. […]
• How to Start A Photography Business | eHow.com |
  How to article - how to start a photography business. If you have a gift for photography and want to run your own enterprise, consider opening a photo. […]
• Photography Business Tips |
  A Dedicated Photography Site Providing Tips, Articles, Tutorials, Guides, Related News And A Forum For Amateur And Professional Photographers.

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OK I guess this officially makes me a WordPress fanboy but I am really psyched!

I’ll be attending WordCamp New York Sunday October 5th

WordPress runs this website.

Yahoo! Search: WordCamp

• WordCamp 2007 |
  WordCamp. WordCamp San Francisco 2007 is over, but this site is an archive of what happend. … WordCamp is a 2-day conference for WordPress users and. […]
• WordCamp San Francisco |
  Live: Wordcamp 2009 by Andrew Mager … WordCamp SF 2009 highlights By Jason Menayan. WordCampSF 2009 - The WordPress Community …
• WordCamp Portland ” September 19-20, 2009 at WebTrends |
  I’m excited to announce a couple more speakers for WordCamp Portland. … Time to ramp up our efforts to secure sponsors for this years 2 day WordCamp. […]

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Marketwatch | Landmark Seagram Building Celebrates 50 Years | One of New York City’s Biggest Celebrities - 38 Stories Tall and a City Block Wide - Is Showing Great Form on Its Milestone Anniversary | NEW YORK, NY, Aug 26, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) | via Google Alerts

“The Seagram Building, looking every bit as elegant and refined as the day it opened in 1958, remains the embodiment of its architect’s famous observation that “less is more.” Also known for its supporting roles in major movies and television shows over the last half-century, this svelte, bronze beauty ranks at the top of Manhattan’s architectural Pantheon along with other monumental icons like the Empire State Building, Flatiron Building and Chrysler Building.”

Seagram Building New York City, NY | photo courtesy Marketwatch

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Yahoo! Search: "Seagram Building"

• Seagram Building - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
  The Seagram Building is a skyscraper in New York City, located at 375 Park … Another interesting aspect of the Seagram building regards the window b. […]
• Seagram Building New York by Mies van der Rohe |
  galinsky description, photographs and visiting information for Seagram Building, New York by Mies van der Rohe … The Seagram Building is the first b. […]
• Seagram Building: Information from Answers.com |
  Seagram Building High-rise office building in New York City (1958) … What is the name of the Restaurant in the Seagram Building in NYC? …

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Harriman State Park, NY | Lonesome Pine

In addition to being a location scout for film, photo , video / tv, I am an ardent day-hiker. I hike on Sundays on a nearly weekly basis with a hiking club named Harriman Hikers and guess where we spend a lot of time hiking?

I have been hiking Harriman State Park, NY regularly for some time now; in addition to “busman’s holidays”, shooting areas of the park I think may have value as locations (Harriman State Park is a VERY film / photo - friendly park) I, of course, photograph for my own self-enjoyment and I must say, in a sort of sad, bittersweet sort of way the photograph of Lonesome Pine is one of my favorites. It’s just so sad and forlorn; the mountains and mist sort of add of the drama - no?

Yahoo! Search: "Lonesome Pine" "Harriman State Park NY"

• Lonesome Pine at nyc.locationscout.us |
  Harriman State Park, NY | Lonesome Pine In addition to being a location scout for … Search: “Lonesome Pine” “Harriman State Park NY” Flickr: harrima. […]
• Harriman State Park NY Spring at nyc.locationscout.us |
  Harriman State Park, NY - from Wikimedia Commons. Click the photo for a better … Lonesome Pine. New York City DOT - Truck Routes + Other Useful Traf. […]
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NYC.gov - Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting - Production News | Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting Adopts Permit Rules | July 14, 2008

“Commissioner Katherine Oliver of the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB) today announced the adoption of rules governing the issuance of permits in connection with filming activity in New York City. The rules, which were published today in the City Record and will go into effect thirty days after publication on August 13, will require a permit if filmmakers use vehicles or equipment, or, in certain situations, assert exclusive use of City property. Permits will not be required for casual photographers, tourists, credentialed members of the media, or other members of the public who do not use vehicles or equipment or assert exclusive use of City property. The adopted rules outline the practices of the MOFTB, codifying the procedures that have existed since the office was established in 1966.”

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Yahoo! Search: "New York City" "Mayor’s Office Film Theatre Broadcasting"

• NYC.gov - Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting |
  June 18, 2009 - New York City gains a brand new film studio that will provide … May 28, 2009 - New York City’s “Made in NY” tax credit program – t. […]
• THE CITY OF NEW YORK MAYOR’S OFFICE OF FILM, THEATRE AND BROADCASTING |
  Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office Film, Theatre & Broadcasting, pursuant to sections 389(b) … The use of a press pass issued by the New York City P. […]
• Film, TV Production a Boost to New York City | Article |
  … 05 - New York City is … Mayor’s Office Film Theatre & Broadcasting yesterday. … commissioner Mayor’s Office Film Theatre & Broadcasting yester. […]

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Watchmen Blog: A Mysterious Discovery in New York | …via Comics2Film | …via Google Alerts

New York, NY 2/2007:

“…The (location) scout tells us that the tunnel and chamber was once a spur of a forgotten subway, an underground maintenance area for the cars, built in the 1920’s. In 1955, the tunnel suffered a collapse that flooded this section of the system, and the lower portions of the track were abandoned. 100 yards from the repair yard the tunnel now opens up directly to the East River.”

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About Watchmen (Film) / Wikipedia

“Watchmen is a 2009 film adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ comic book limited series of the same name, directed by Zack Snyder. The film stars Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley, Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Matthew Goode, Stephen McHattie and Carla Gugino. Set in 1985, the film follows a group of former vigilantes as war begins to break out between the United States and the Soviet Union. The film began shooting in Vancouver in September 2007 for release on March 6, 2009.^[1] Like his previous film 300, Snyder closely modeled his storyboards on the comic, but unlike 300, he chose not to shoot all of Watchmen using chroma key.”

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Watchmen

• Watchmen - 6 Minutes to Midnight | Friday, 13 March 2009, 5:48 pm
  Warner Bros. has launched WATCHMEN - 6 MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT. Visit the site and enter your name to experience a 10-minute long interactive trailer for. […]
• Watchmen Composer, Tyler Bates Upcoming Events | Friday, 6 March 2009, 5:56 pm
  Tyler Bates, composer of the WATCHMEN score, will be on road for signings, interviews and more in next few days. Here are a few of his upcoming events. […]
• Final Video Journal on MSN | Friday, 6 March 2009, 12:27 pm
  Get an “Inside Look” at “Watchmen” with the final Video Journal on MSN.

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Havana Film Festival New York | About Havana Film Festival New York | Celebrating Latin American Cinema

“The Havana Film Festival New York will celebrate its 10th anniversary from April 16th to April 23rd, 2009 in various locations throughout New York City.”

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A VC Blog | New Park Space Opens Up

A whole swath of new park space opened up this past week on the Hudson River Park between Laight Street and Houston Street, just south of Pier 40. Here’s a link to Google Maps which shows the location.A VC, Jul 2008

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NY Times: Have Camera, Will Trespass, on Brooklyn’s Waterfront | By Sewell Chan | July 31, 2008, 11:00 am

“Nathan Kensinger generally does not ask for permission when he photographs the decaying remnants of Brooklyn’s industrial waterfront. Since 2003, he has wandered into shuttered factories, padlocked basements and forbidding warehouses. He often goes along with other photographers who have an adventurous bent. He hasn’t been arrested, yet, but he doesn’t want to tempt fate, either.”

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In reality, there is quite a bit more to location scouting than just “getting in” a location - in fact, that is just the beginning … Location Scouting at Wikipedia …but, then, the Times story wasn’t really about location scouting anyway, altho, it is mentioned that Nathan is a location scout for Law and Order…

That said, there is no intent to detract from the motivation and beauty of Nathan’s photography, which is quite impressive!

Of Likely Further Interest:

NYT > New York

• Once Around the Island With Gay Talese | Sunday, 5 July 2009, 12:00 am
  A writer with an aversion to the water takes a ferry tour of his home city, and finds a reservoir of memories.
• Why Short Al, Talkative Fan, Calls No More | Sunday, 5 July 2009, 12:00 am
  A regular caller to a sports talk show had memories that went back to his childhood in the 1930s. Then one day, the calls stopped.
• The Promise of Grace Hartigan, and the Letdowns | Sunday, 5 July 2009, 12:00 am
  Grace Hartigan, after an early triumph with Abstract Expressionism, continued to experiment, but with less successful results.

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Featured Location: Healthcare Location 46005 is currently available as a location for film / video / tv / television / photo production applications.

Location Scouting Notes

The Film Zone Map above may not display correctly in some browsers. If the map does not display correctly, use the following link to the static page:
New York City area 25-mile local film zone map centered at Columbus Circle, Manhattan

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Featured Location: Healthcare 46006 is currently available for use as a location for film / video / tv / photo production applications.

Location Scouting Notes

The Film Zone Map above may not display correctly in some browsers. If the map does not display correctly, use the following link to the static page:
New York City area 25-mile local film zone map centered at Columbus Circle, Manhattan

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…or… A New York Times Article Every Film Potential Location Property Owner Should Read

…via Mark McKennon…

NY Times | Lights! Camera! Ka-Ching! | By VIVIAN S. TOY | Published: July 20, 2008

“NEW YORKERS love to complain about television or film crews that descend on their neighborhoods, gobbling up parking spaces, crowding the sidewalks and generally disrupting daily life.

But some people aren’t complaining. They are the ones who are renting their apartments and houses to those crews, and making $500 to $10,000 a day, depending on the size and duration of a production…”

“…The movie and television production industry is big business in New York City, generating about $5 billion in the local economy each year, according to the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting…”

“…As a final word of caution, Ms. Gordon of AKA Locations said that homeowners often come to the business a bit starry-eyed and that she often tries to lift that veil of fantasy a bit.

“They need to be prepared to be invaded and not expect to make too much money,” she said. “And once you sign on for it, you have to let go and let it happen, because once you let them into your house, they’re not leaving until they’re finished.”

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NYT > Real Estate

• Posting: Take That, Billy Burg! | Friday, 3 July 2009, 11:00 pm
  The cartoon mascot representing Jackson Heights, Queens, has re-emerged as the star of a comic strip.
• Mortgages: Securing a Jumbo: No Small Task | Friday, 3 July 2009, 10:59 pm
  The nonconforming “jumbo” mortgage, which exceeds the conventional “conforming” loan limit of $729,750 set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, is b. […]
• Streetscapes | 440 East 56th Street: For a Lullaby, the Bip-Bop-Bip of Tennis Balls | Friday, 3 July 2009, 10:58 pm
  The apartment building at 440 East 56th Street is an exemplar of how modernism and humanism can coexist.

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Wall Street Journal | Abu Dhabi Fund Acquires Most of Chrysler Building Deal for 90% Stake In New York Icon Bucks Weak Market | By ALEX FRANGOS | July 10, 2008

“An Abu Dhabi sovereign-wealth fund has purchased a majority stake in the Chrysler Building, an iconic New York City skyscraper.”

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I actually got to location scout the lobby of the Chrysler Building one time for Escada - before the request was turned down. I talked to them one other time trying to get permission to shoot there for a magazine cover about a young entrepreneur - that got shot down too!

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Location Scout | PowFoto

Location Scout | PowFoto

Stuart Skrien :: Location Scout

Stuart Skrien :: Location Scout

Mads Kjaer Christoffersen Researcher / Location-Scout / Filmmaker

Mads Kjaer Christoffersen Researcher / Location-Scout / Filmmaker
Continue reading ‘links for 2008-06-20-2′

Susan Peik Location Scout

Susan Peik Location Scout

Michelle Latham :: Location Scout

Michelle Latham :: Location Scout
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Subway Cinema | Home of the New York Asian Film Festival | Subway Cinema: About Us:

“Subway Cinema is New York-based film programming, exhibition, and marketing collective, committed to increasing exposure and appreciation for Asia’s popular cinema with year-round events and screenings.”

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# update 6/7/2008 / general cleanup / added map / original timestamp February 24, 2006 at 1:54 pm

Unordered List of Northeast U.S. Links of Interest for Location Scouts / Location Managers | These links will likely prove useful to Film / Photo Producers and Production Companies, Film / Video Directors and Photographers as well.

New York City / NY

Connecticut

Philadelphia / Pittsburgh / Pennsylvania

New York State Film Office

About the New York State Governors Office of Motion Picture and Television Development:

“Our office is your liaison with city and local governments, state agencies, a network of statewide contacts, local film offices and professional location scouts. Call us and we’ll get you what you need or find the people who can help.” …read the rest…

The New York State film production market is one of the largest in the United States as well as world-wide and has a world-class film office located in New York City equipped and eager to service the needs of the production community while furthering economic development in the State of New York.

Being located in New Jersey, very close to New York City and the lower Hudson Valley of New York, I call on the NYS Film Office (as well as the NYC Mayor’s Office of Film, Theater and Broadcast (MOFTB) - the film liaison for New York City) frequently for assistance with location and production needs for film, video, photo and events productions; the NYS Film Office (as well as MOFTB) are always helpful and knowledgeable helping me solve any location or other production-related challenges as New York (state and / or city might avail themselves.

• Other Film Offices and related content on nyc.locationscout.us

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…via Robbins Locations (thanks for the invite!

NY Photo Festival 2008 | The First International Photography Festival in the United States

About:
“Photography, one of the most important visual media of our lives, has been surprisingly uncelebrated, particularly in the United States. New York City, home to the most influential commercial and fine art photography community, has lacked—until now—a large-scale event dedicated to photography.”
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• Tickets
• New York Photo Awards
• Curators and Exhibitions
• Events Calendar
• Sponsors
• Visitor Info
• Press
• Founders
• Contact

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From YMCA of Greater New York | Requesting YMCA Space for Film & TV:

“If you are a film or television producer scouting locations, please DO NOT CONTACT YMCA BRANCHES. E-mail the following information to kshermach@ymcanyc.org:

• Your name, company’s name, telephone number and e-mail address
• Description of your project
• Treatment and/or script, including working title
• Specific request (space, duration, preferred dates and times)
• Proof of insurance
• Planned contribution
• Any additional information”

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…information retrieved 4/4/2008 - RH

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nycfilmlocation.com

R. Richard Hobbs | nyc.locationscout.us | New York City area film location scout, film location manager, film location library, location and production services for film, photo, video / tv and events.

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Mentor and long-time associate Tom Contrino (NYC) has uploaded his commercial director’s reel - Nice work, Tom! chk it out!

I did quite a bit of overall production / location management on most of these spots and was involved in some way or another in all of them.