Friday, 28 January 2011

Location Scouting For Professional Practice - Update 1

Work for my next project has begun! Having conceptualised my piece and decided on locations today I took the first images for the photographic storyboard at locations:

The Lizard Lighthouse - Grid Reference: SW 70381 11594
Dean Quarry - Grid Reference: SW 80014 20564

The Lizard Lighthouse.

Sheltering from the wind at The Lizard Lighthouse

It was one hell of a cold day, and I was struggling with numb hands and feet! The wind was blowing at speeds of up to 20 mph. However these are the sort of conditions I want whilst recording at Dean Quarry, a little less wind would be preferable though. I also visited The Lizard Lighthouse which will feature within the film.

Docking bay at Dean Quarry
Dividing walls

Electrical generators

At the quarry I am hoping to capture the desolate environment of this forgotten place, the quarry has long been out of action however a lot of buildings and signs still stand. A quick google gives you links to urban exploration forums, whilst walking around I found a way into a room with old electrical generators inside. It truly is a great space to explore, the seashore consists of pebbles, which rattle and rumble as the rough sea recedes.

View through concrete channel



I don't want to give too much away at this early stage but I've uploaded a short sound sample which helps convey the mood.

  Rusted Hole In Metal Gate by miles out in the field

More updates soon.