Shoot on Location: The Logistics of Filming on Location, Whatever Your Budget or Experience

You have a strong vision for how your movie should look but how do you find the perfect spot to shoot and how do you organize the logistics of such a shoot once you do? This comprehensive guide from an industry veteran is the go-to source for all the answers to location scouting and shooting, such as what to look for in a site, how to find a location, and how to budget and schedule the process. It also includes samples of all the different forms and contracts you'll need as a filmmaker and breaks down everything from scouting to wrap-up including how to use special effects and weapons without scaring the neighborhood and how to enlist the cooperation of town officials and law enforcement.*Delivers the universal step-by-step process for managing location shoots using industry standard guidelines and real-life examples from actual filming situations *Includes samples of all of the legal forms and contract necessary for shooting off the lot and covers everything from script breakdown, negotiation with property owners, and even where to put the porta-potties *Loaded with real tips and how-to's for every level of scouting, shooting, and wrapping-up

Kathy M. McCurdy, in her previous role as the director of features at the San Diego Film Commission, worked on such films as Almost Famous, Transformers 2, Traffic, and Mr. Wrong. As a location manager, she has been credited on films including The Price She Paid, Tainted Blood, Rubdown, and Accidental Meeting. She worked at the film commission for fifteen years and continues to speak about location shooting every semester at various film schools.