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location manager

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Description

Location managers are responsible for procuring locations for filming outside of the studio and all the logistics this includes. They negotiate site use, and manage and maintain the site during shooting. Location managers manage the safety and security of the film crew on site.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

film production processphotographylighting techniquescinematography

Practical Skills

analyse logistic needsconsult with production directorarrange permitswork with pre-production teammanage consumables stockmanage contractssupervise site maintenanceapply organisational techniquesfinish project within budgetmanage location logisticsreport analysis resultsanalyse a scriptnegotiate priceprepare road directionssearch for a suitable filming locationfamiliarise with personal directing stylesmake photographic storyboardsplan health and safety procedureswork with the director of photographywork with the lighting crewwork with the camera crewmake film shooting schedule

Data Source: ESCO v1.2.1 Classification · European Commission

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EUPortugal GovAmadora City

Incubated by

Amadora InovaIAPMEI

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