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slohdown
Nov 30, 2004, 1:58 AM
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Hello everyone,
I'm looking for a location for a commercial shoot (it's for a Japanese energy drink). A rock face that has a slight overhang and a picturesque landscape in the background. Someplace warm in February, close to a big city, and easy access. Any ideas? Can be US, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, other places?
I've seen some phenomenal pix from you folks, but my main concerns are from a production standpoint: need to be able to get a camera crew there, easy approach, get to base and top, etc.
Thanks,
Steve
steve@c-2k.com
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vegastradguy
Nov 30, 2004, 2:03 AM
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Red Rocks outside of Las Vegas, NV. Close approach, easy access to top and bottom of cliffs, your choice of overhanging stuff.
its semi warm-- in the 60's by then during the day. you can shoot on the east side of the crags in the morning, west side in the afternoon for all day sun.
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sonso45
Nov 30, 2004, 2:23 AM
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Check out Queen Creek Canyon in AZ; it is scenic and very easy to navigate around many of the areas as well as only an hour from Phoenix. Not only that, you will help publicize an area that is endangered by mining. Good luck. M
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clymber
Nov 30, 2004, 2:36 AM
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if its for that energy dirnk that 5x more powerful then red bull and has nicotine in it i would be more then willing to be the climber in the commercial. just throwing it out..i dont require alot of pay just the ticket to whereever and bout 200 US and some of the energy drink
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karlbaba
Nov 30, 2004, 2:38 AM
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Point Dume next to Zuma Beach near Malibu near Los Angeles. Easy access, nice background, and probably production friendly due to nearby film industry. There was a fashion shoot going on when I was there.
This isn't my proudest shot but you get the idea
peace
karl
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jt512
Nov 30, 2004, 3:42 AM
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In reply to: Hello everyone, I'm looking for a location for a commercial shoot (it's for a Japanese energy drink).
Do we get a finders fee for this information?
-Jay
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ropefriend
Nov 30, 2004, 3:47 AM
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Nothing overhanging at Pt. Dume. Beautiful ocean view but crowded too.
Red Rocks' Sunny and Steep could be good. Really good.
Joshua Tree has many nice options, but it's National Park, so no dragging the full flotilla of camera equipment around the desert. Easy access to base of many climbs. I've worked on three different still shot/catalog jobs there, and several closer to LA.
I have a day job but could be easily coerced into film job. Do you have budget for a location scout/climbing specialist? :wink:
Ropefriend
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guangzhou
Nov 30, 2004, 7:34 AM
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Limited vision some of you have:
First I would recommend your company hire a location scout, but here are some ideas.
Phuket in Thailand: depending on what you do with the camera, you can have ocean, beach, or cliff has background. Local labor is cheap for moving things in and out, and local climbing talent is plentiful in January.
Youngshuo in China: Again, easy access with all the comfort the crew can handle. Very cheap local labor; Gorgeous location not completely overdone yet.
Okinawa, Japan: Cost is slightly higher then other locations, but the background would be spectacular.
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healyje
Nov 30, 2004, 9:07 AM
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I would agree with guangzhou on Phuket/Krabi, Thailand - numerous productions have used the location over the years. For something different you might consider the Blue Mtns. two hours due west of Sydney up around Katoomba (just above their wine country, very nice for clients) - that's my personal fav and recommendation:
http://www.onsight.com.au/.../nsw/bluemtns/02.htm
Or hell, if you have budget, scout both... I'll be available in February and have worked on climbing related productions. Feel free to PM me...
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areyoumydude
Nov 30, 2004, 4:04 PM
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I do location scouting in SE Utah. PM me if interested.
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asandh
Nov 30, 2004, 4:33 PM
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karlbaba
Dec 1, 2004, 7:12 PM
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Thailand's salty humid air is murder on camera gear. I'd beware, although it's beautiful. Also Access is by longboat ride. Everybody wants to keep their costs down, why go so far to shoot?
Peace
karl
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guangzhou
Dec 9, 2004, 10:27 AM
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Considering that the shoot is for a Japanese company, Thailand is much closer than USA.
I agree that the Blue mountains would also be a great location.
If the shoot need to be base in the U.S. consider Malibu Creek State Park or the beach below. Both are very open to having camera crews work there. Local talent is extremely easy to find.
EMan
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