All language subtitles for 2. Location and time

An important thing to remember

is that not
every location needs to be established.

Your story may include scenes
that only include minor actions,

and the location itself
does not contextualize

the narrative, context
or develop your character.

In these cases,

showing an image simply to establish
the location would be unnecessary

and might even interrupt
the flow of the story.

Let's take a look at a quick example

in this clip.

The action is quite clear.

We're seeing a montage
of a man's morning routine.

Unless we plan on surprise in The View
an unexpected context,

we don't need to show a wide
shot of the room

or the facade of the house
to inform the viewer where we are.

But in many cases,
the location can truly function

as an additional character in our films.

It is often just as important as the
protagonist and should be treated as such.

When thinking about composition,
the rule of thirds can be very helpful

as a starting point when framing
landscapes or buildings, for example.

This simple rule can make a

big difference in creating more dynamic
landscape compositions.

When shooting white, establishing shots
to reveal location,

it can be very frustrating,
as we don't have

as much control of the lighting in action.

It is essential to do extensive
scouting on different days

and at different times
so that you can pick the proper time

to portray the location
in a way that will enhance your story.

One thing to remember is that in the minds
of the audience, a scene

that immediately follows an establishing
shot takes place in that location.

Regardless of where
it was actually filmed.

So instead of killing yourself, trying

to get everything done
in a very difficult or expensive location,

you can get some establishing shots
and pick another location that is better

logistically
and economically to shoot everything else.