Locations & Sets

Limited-location Drama Delivers Thrills and Humor

Limited-location movies tend to be talky. Indeed, there is plenty of dialogue in “Mon P’tit Coin De Rue” (“My Little Corner of the Street”). But this 6-minute drama—directed by Axel Ducret and Adam Floeck—also contains plenty of action. The short demonstrates the iPhone 13’s ability to achieve quality visuals under low-light conditions. And that enables…

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Tutorial Review: “The BASICS of Filming a CHASE Scene”

A Hollywood cynic observed: “When you run out of plot, shoot a chase scene.” Rubidium Wu begs to differ. In his 11-minute tutorial on filming a foot-chase scene, Wu argues that chases—when well done—not only provide action but also reveal character. Combining previsualization images made using Maya with clips from “Point Break,” the director covers…

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The power of location: “Dancers of NYC”

Professional moviemakers have long understood the power of presenting a familiar action in a surprising location. Think of the aerobic exercise in “2001,” the war in Alien, or the chase scene on Mt. Rushmore in “North by Northwest.” Celebrated dance/fashion photographer Tristan Pope illustrates this creative option beautifully by transporting dance sequences out of the concert hall…

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How to shoot underwater video with your mobile

The three rules of real estate—location, location, location—apply to moviemaking. Whether you’re creating a horror picture, a documentary, or a music video, where the action occurs will affect your material. Underwater locations can be dazzling. Think of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and The Abyss. However, until recently, such locations required plenty of technical resources.…

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