M4 – Location Scouting

TGS-2020504867

"Think Simple, Think Logic"

Learning Outcomes and
Knowledge Statements:

  • Able to evaluate locations based on production and story considerations
  • Able to secure permissions from relevant authorities
  • Able to prepare production site for shooting in accordance to workplace, safety and health and other legal requirements
  • Develop a checklist for each type and sequence of locations required based on production needs
  • Review the locations shortlisted against the production requirements as well as financial and logistical criteria
  • Lead final survey of the shortlisted locations to assess the suitability of the locations based on production requirements and constraints
  • Ascertain the permissions and licenses required and the related costs
  • Analyse location parameters and risk factors to recommend final locations that balance production needs against financial and logistical constraints
  • Oversee the process of obtaining various permits and licenses from the local authorities
  • Oversee the process of obtaining various permits and licenses from the local authorities
  • Negotiate fees and terms for using the shortlisted location to ensure budget adherence
  • Advise others on minimising potential risks and contingency arrangements to cover weather extremes or non-availability of certain locations to minimise delays during production
  • Oversee all aspects of production and workplace safety and health of every crew member

Module is best for:

Location Manager, Art Director, Videographer, Videographer, Line Producer, Production Manager. Assistant Director, Continuity Supervisor

Duration:

33Hrs

Hands-On Learning:

Your producer comes to you who is the location manager of a TVC to work out the location requirements together with a storyboard.

You are required to find out the number of scenes of the TVC, the details of each individual scene and the number of hours that required for a scene there off to plan out for the full details so as for you to scout for the right venues and negotiation.

Course Fees

Full Fee:
$2,200.00
Up to 70% funding

Company Sponsored
Trainee (SME)
70% Funding

Funding :
$1,540.00

Nett Fee :
$660.00

Absentee Allowance :
33Hrs X $4.50 (Capped) = $149

Individual
(Above 40, Mid-Career)
70% Funding

Funding :
$1,540.00

Nett Fee :
$660.00

Individual
(Below 40, Regular)
50% Funding

Funding :
$1,100.00

Nett Fee :
$1,100.00

*Courses are subsidized by Skillsfuture Singapore.

*Enjoy 50-70% funding of course fees.

*Company sponsored are entitled for Absentee Payroll.

*Individual of 40 years old and above will enjoy the same funding and Skillsfuture credit could be used too.

*Freelancers who owe a Declared SME company are advised to sign up under Company sponsored category.

*Beginners may consider signing the entire package of the above 9 modules.

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