Locations and permits as a separate profession

alexsnowy

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Many people think production is just a camera and a director, but in reality, half the success is getting the locations to align in terms of image, timing, and documentation. I really appreciated the work of the production team here: the location selection wasn't based on "here are some pretty photos," but rather on understanding how the equipment would get there, where the base would be, what the lighting would be like at the right times, and the location's constraints. Thanks to this, the shooting day went smoothly and without stress, and the image turned out vibrant and cinematic. When you have an Italian production service company on a project, you begin to understand that the service isn't an "add-on" but a foundation. What do you think is more difficult: finding the perfect location or securing permits that don't disrupt the schedule?