Location Scouting

Hi blog! Today we are going on location scouting for the opening of my movie. In order for the setting spot to work fluidly with the time era of the film, we need basic characteristics that can ensure that our audience has been "fooled". 

The "NEEDS" for location:

- Looks abandoned/empty

- Overgrown Nature

- Industrial Spaces like drainage canals or train tracks

- Empty Roads (Isolated Places)

- Rusty Metal, Cracked Paint, Worn Down 

Before I started looking for locations, I was positive that I would have to depend on tighter framing when showing my setting. But now, because of my different variations and amazing options, I feel as if I won't feel as limited to using long shots or even extremely long shots. Let this be a teaser, but I have planned to meet up with my friend for a drone shot of one of our locations. I really want to expand on the vastness of the post-apocalyptic world, and hopefully, I can do it right with the locations.

The first location that my friends and I decided to check out was Vista View Park. This was located right outside Weston and, from above, looked pretty isolated. Just like any other person, we decided to walk around and take advantage of the windy airfield. This is likely the main location of our filming. Its vastness and the fact that it looks so dry and run-down. I would say the only con would be that to get to most of the spots, it has to be by feet, so establishing a tripod on this rocky terrain would be harder than if it were flat.

Here are some pictures and specific places in the park that I thought would be a great addition to my film. 

I am in love with the overall aesthetic that the overgrown nature and weeds gives to the wooden fence. I think this moving shot would look absolutely beautiful when the wind hits the plants.

This one has to be one of my favorite spots. I think the "attention" sign and the sattelitle really added a survival-focused aspect. 

Our second location of the day was this plane near the road. Every single day on my way to school, I would pass this piece of land. To me, it looked extremely aged and malnourished. It mostly gave me the creeps, but it also served as a place of inspiration. What happened there? What can happen? Although ignored by the human eye today, it is mostly seen as something that needs upkeep and to be modernized. I kept seeing it every single day, and it served as a catalyst and a source of creativity to film this. I am not going to lie...I was extremely terrified to explore this area. Not only was it off limits but it looked so overgrown that there where probably multiple animals and insects (biggest fear) living there.

These powerlines brought me back to life. When i went to check them out on foot rather than a moving vehicle, the sight was incredible. I also took my video camera with me, so i was able to see "my vision" come to life, and if I'm being honest I cannot wait.

Baseball Field. For my film, I want to include flashbacks to give a bit of context on the props and maybe even just the character. My main character will be carrying a baseball bat to protect themselves from the environment in the post-apocalyptic world. therefore from one of the flashbacks when the traumatic event is happening, i am planning to film a little baseball analepsis!!!

Another blog is yet to come about Malcom Park (drone shots!!)

Overall, looking for locations was extremely successful, and I had so much fun. And it helped me expand my limits on my creativity. It also forced me to make a few changes to my storyboard.

Special thanks to Kat Diez and Enzo Sequini!!! Thank you so much for coming with me to explore countless spots.