Location Scouting
Checklist
Location
Set(s)
Aesthetics
Does the location work for the scene/story/director’s vision?
Yes No
What works about the location?
What does not work about the location?
Is the location accurate to the period/setting of the
story? Yes No
Will the location require physical modification?
Yes No
What physical modifications will the location require?
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Will the location require VFX modification?
Yes No
What VFX modifications will the location require?
Are there any parts of the location that the camera must
avoid? Yes No
Is there a preferred time of day to shoot at/in the location?
Yes No
Does the location offer any unique aesthetic opportunities?
Yes No
Does the location eliminate any aesthetic options (i.e. camera movements,
lighting, etc.)?
Yes No
Other/Notes
Logistics
Do trucks have direct access to the location for load-
in? Yes No
Is there dedicated space for equipment
staging? Yes No
Is there dedicated space for talent holding?
Yes No
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Is there dedicated space for video
village? Yes No
Is there dedicated space for craft
services? Yes No
Are there on-site bathrooms available for cast/crew?
Yes No
Is there dedicated space for lunch?
Yes No
How will catering load into their space?
Does the location require significant foot travel from area to
area? Yes No
Will the location require traveling outside the Studio
Zone? Yes No
Will the location require a pre-light
day? Yes No
Will the location require a pre-dress day?
Yes No
Will the property owner allow load-in/drop-off prior to the shooting day?
Yes No
At what (if any) additional cost?
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Other/Notes
Infrastructure
Does the location have a sufficient power supply for the
production? Yes No
If not, is there sufficient exterior space for an adequate generator?
Will the production have access to circuit breakers?
Yes No
Are there working power outlets present at the location?
Yes No
How many? Will they be accessible to the set?
Will they be accessible to individual departments away from set?
Will the production be able to shut off water in case of
emergency? Yes No
Will the production be able to shut off gas in case of emergency?
Yes No
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Will the production be able to shut off air conditioning, heating, or other
ventilation systems?
Yes No
Are there any sprinkler systems on
site? Yes No
Is there a parking lot on site and available to the production?
Yes No
Is street parking available near
location? Yes No
Will cast and crew be able to access bathroom facilities on site?
Yes No
How many bathrooms will cast and crew be able to access on site?
Will the property owner sign a location
release? Yes No
Other/Notes
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Potential Challenges
Are there any potential noise hazards in the immediate vicinity of the location
(i.e. airports, train stations, schools, etc.)?
Yes No
Are there any potential noise hazards within the location itself (i.e. HVAC systems
or appliances that cannot be turned off)?
Yes No
Will the location expose cast or crew to potential weather or temperature
hazards? Yes No
Are there any safety concerns inherent to the location
itself? Yes No
Will the location be open to the public during shooting
hours? Yes No
Does the location present any clearance issues?
Yes No
Does the location come with strict or burdensome rules of
use? Yes No
Other/Notes
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Potential Advantages
Can the location be used for more than one shooting
set? Yes No
Is the property owner amenable to
production? Yes No
Is the location a walk-away?
Yes No
Will the location allow early drop-offs or load-
ins? Yes No
Does any of the crew have a connection to the location or property owner?
Yes No
Other/Notes
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