Location Ideas

Location 1

We are hoping to film in a genuine gallery as to make the sequence as realistic as possible. We are of course aware that we may run into some implications with these locations as many are worried about copyright and other issues, and so understandably do not allow cameras and other media equipment inside. We have emailed the Fitz William Museum in Cambridge asking for permission to film this sequence. If we are denied access, we are aware that trying to replicate this desired location ourselves is very difficult and, most of all, time consuming; which would then have a knock on effect on our editing schedules.

Below is a sketch I have done capturing the main features we hope to include in the 'painting' sequence.
I have explained what my notes as they are unclear in the image I have taken.

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The features I have included in the sketch are typical of infamous galleries; red carpet leading up to the most famous or expensive print, ceiling-to-floor pillars (in the Fitz Williams for example), uncluttered appearance, lighting focused on the prints, and curtains pulled aside to reveal prints (may be included in our sequence, depending on if this feature is included in the location available to us).

All this may change or not be possible depending on the location available.



Location 2

The other location we need to use is one that will play a part in the less formal scenes; characters will not be portrayed in smart clothes etc. However, this sequence will give the audience a great insight into the build up of the production.

For the planning stages of the production we will concentrate filming around a desk with a computer. Damingo, the character shown in this scene, will be browsing the London Tate Gallery web page, researching and plotting the 'job'.

Below is an drawing I have done of what the desired location would look like.

This drawing is not representative of the shot types that will be used in the rough cut, but gives a general idea of the location in which we need to film. We have already established that the main shot we will be using for this location is an over-the-shoulder shot; this is an appropriate angle as it is almost a point of view shot, giving an impression of what the character can see and gives the audience yet again another insight into the plot. This also means that a certain amount of the character will be shown, either introducing him or allowing us to explore him more as a con man.

In my opinion, this simplistic and almost stylish environment will give an idea of professionalism which is the look we hope to achieve.