Filming on location is the way to go in Hollywood when you shoot a movie. Why do such a thing? How about utilizing a studio soundstage to film a movie that would reduce the costs of filming? A lot of
times the answer is certainly not. While
there are big studios who preserve a “New York” street from decades, it’s not the same as the real thing when you are filming. If you
examine closely, you will see how studios made use of its fake streets in television shows or films. Moviegoers are getting more observant,
and harder to please. When you mock your viewers
too frequently, their entertainment dollars are better off spent in a different place. The solution is filming on location.
A quantity of movies will look too bogus if they are shot at a
soundstage. For example, many films with outdoor settings just don’t look authentic unless you film them outside. This may lead to some concenrs such as trying to find a realistic location to denote woodland setting from a couple of centuries past. North and South Carolina served as sites that filmmakers have used as Colonial settings when they shot the movies “Last of the Mohicans” (1992) and “The
Patriot” (2000). However, when using such locations when filming outdoors come with
teething troubles. Anachronisms can slip in when filming eras set in the past.
In the movie “Last of the
Mohicans” wherein it was set during the French and Indian War (1754 – 1763), a chain link is visible. Location filming is advantageous for the local economy in the area you plan to shoot a movie.It is because film productions require many people and some can be hired locally. Also, people who are shooting this movie need to reside somewhere and eatas well. They will also be purchasing merchandise, too. In addition, local background actors are essential.It is easier to hire them locally,
in comparison to paying to transport extras from Hollywood. Having local talent placates many
filmmakers and sporadically supporting roles are casted from among the locals.This happened for a handful of lucky folks in Minnesota, which
doubled for the titular “Fargo” (1996). Dallas, Texas has in recent times become inundatedwith TV shows filming on location. “The Good Guys”, a FOX comedy is set in Dallas, while two other shows; “Lone Star” (FOX ) is set
in Houston, and Midland, Texas but shot on location in Dallas, and Jerry Bruckheimer’s new action series “Chase” is set in Houston. Dallas is a notable place to sub for other Texas cities. Get an establishing shot of Houston and there
you have it. Shooting on location also solves a problem of the cost of filming in Hollywood.