The document discusses the importance of location and setting in films. It notes that location can indicate the genre and themes that will be explored, such as a secluded location suggesting something bad will happen. The setting also adds atmosphere and signifies the emotions that will be conveyed. The document then describes planning to film a crime drama interrogation scene, with typical settings being a police station or isolated location to emphasize secrecy. Photos show the chosen location, an isolated farmhouse, which is deemed appropriate for a crime drama due to its remote nature and lighting.

1. Location and Set Recce
By Sophie Dewberry

2. • Location is important in films because it clarifies the
genre and insinuates the themes that are about to be
explored. If it is secluded we can expect that something
bad is going to happen whereas if it were a busy school
or town the audience assumes that there will be an
everyday event about to occur.
• The setting adds certain atmospheres to the scene. It
signifies the emotions that are about to be conveyed.
For example a sunset on a beach could imply that the
scene is for a romance film – you wouldn’t think of that
being a place where paranormal activity would
happen.

3. It is important to research which setting and
location you want to use because you would
need to ensure that it is suitable for your genre
and also when that space would be available.
Luckily for us, our perfect setting was at Lydia’s
house so it was quite simple to find a time
where we could go and film.

4. • We have decided to film a crime drama
interrogation scene. The stereotypical setting
used for interrogation is usually either at police
station or somewhere quite isolated and
mysterious to emphasis the secretivity within a
case.
• In this kind of situation, the interrogator and
suspect usually sit opposite each other at a table
to create suspense and build the tension. This can
help the filming by including lots of eyeline
matches.

6. • The photos on the previous slide display our setting and location that we
are going to use.
• We chose this location (a farm house in the countryside) because it is
quite remote and separated from the public which is a sign that corrupt
police may be involved.
• We believed that the setting is appropriate because the light above the
table creates a mysterious atmosphere. We knew that low key lighting was
key for a crime drama therefore this was suitable for us to use. The office
itself was surrounded in newspaper clippings and files filled with
documents which emphasised the detective theme. The window was our
only source of natural light and the audience can see that outside of said
window, there is an enclosed garden which conveys that we have
separated the suspect from the outside world.
• We also felt that this kind of scene would be ideal when needing to do a
shot reverse shot because the technique could include the surroundings
and emphasis the choice of location.