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Andrew Carter · April 29th, 2009, 07:58 AM

Hello,

I'm producing/directing an up coming project. I have one major hurdle, my location. I need a small room for two Radio Presenters. (with all the radio gear)

Is it likely that I'm going to be able to secure a Radio Station ie, just the booth for the presenters. Or do you think I'll be better off building a set?

I really need some advice, from anyone who have build sets/secured locations???

Thank you

Andrew

David Schuurman · May 1st, 2009, 12:12 AM

my guess (and it's merely a guess) is that it'd be pretty easy to secure a radio booth as a location. Try the colleges and universities around your area and maybe they have a radio program who'd be easier to work with on that.

good luck.

Robin Davies-Rollinson · May 1st, 2009, 01:02 AM

When we have to feature the fictitious studio of a local radio station in our daily soap, Pobol y Cwm (S4C) we use a local hospital radio studio. They tend to have programmes in the daytime being played out automatically, so the studio is free of presenters...

Charles Papert · May 1st, 2009, 01:38 AM

The major of advantage of a set is that you can pull walls, which gives you many more options for camera placement and lighting. If your entire film is set in a confined space like this, it will likely enhance the visual possibilities and create more variety. This is assuming that you are able to art direct it properly.

Andrew Carter · May 1st, 2009, 08:08 AM

I've contacted all my local colleges/uni's. I'm still waiting on quotes back from some of them. The one i have had back

They want to charge me 120 UK pounds Per HOUR.

I think i'll try my local hospitals. See what they say. Thanks.

Sean Walsh · May 1st, 2009, 12:06 PM

Whereabouts are you Andrew, England is quite a large location?!
I can probably provide a radio station set-up for the price of a round of coffees...45 mins SW of London, if that's any help. Any more info on your project? And keep in mind that many radio booths/studios are often quite cramped and dark - not always ideal for filming in....

April 29th, 2009, 07:58 AM	#1
Andrew Carter Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 116	Set vs Location Hello, I'm producing/directing an up coming project. I have one major hurdle, my location. I need a small room for two Radio Presenters. (with all the radio gear) Is it likely that I'm going to be able to secure a Radio Station ie, just the booth for the presenters. Or do you think I'll be better off building a set? I really need some advice, from anyone who have build sets/secured locations??? Thank you Andrew

May 1st, 2009, 12:12 AM	#2
David Schuurman Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hamilton, ON Canada Posts: 369	my guess (and it's merely a guess) is that it'd be pretty easy to secure a radio booth as a location. Try the colleges and universities around your area and maybe they have a radio program who'd be easier to work with on that. good luck. __________________ http://www.davidschuurman.com http://www.dsweddingcinema.com

May 1st, 2009, 01:38 AM	#4
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	The major of advantage of a set is that you can pull walls, which gives you many more options for camera placement and lighting. If your entire film is set in a confined space like this, it will likely enhance the visual possibilities and create more variety. This is assuming that you are able to art direct it properly. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

May 1st, 2009, 12:06 PM	#6
Sean Walsh Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, Milton Keynes, Bedford UK & Beijing, China Posts: 102	Whereabouts are you Andrew, England is quite a large location?! I can probably provide a radio station set-up for the price of a round of coffees...45 mins SW of London, if that's any help. Any more info on your project? And keep in mind that many radio booths/studios are often quite cramped and dark - not always ideal for filming in.... __________________ Sean Walsh http://www.visionworkstv.co.uk PPro, Z1, EX3 - Currently in Beijing at CCTV-News

May 1st, 2009, 01:02 AM	#3
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	When we have to feature the fictitious studio of a local radio station in our daily soap, Pobol y Cwm (S4C) we use a local hospital radio studio. They tend to have programmes in the daytime being played out automatically, so the studio is free of presenters...

May 1st, 2009, 08:08 AM	#5
Andrew Carter Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 116	I've contacted all my local colleges/uni's. I'm still waiting on quotes back from some of them. The one i have had back They want to charge me 120 UK pounds Per HOUR. I think i'll try my local hospitals. See what they say. Thanks.