
We've been though several metamorphosis since we all first met 25 years ago, haven't we? There have been Writers' Strikes, Introduction of EIDC, flight of MOW'S to VANCOUVER, all manner of dealings, the end of EIDC and replacement FILM LA,
the additions of Monitors and the end of Location Option Photo books, conversion to digital photos, with everything On line.
FERGUSONS' was the first Location Library to 'take it on-line' . At that time we were told : 'NO! The ART DIRECTORS demand photos to look at!' but we went ahead.
NOW I don't think any actual location photos exist except in old crates, storage bins or production company files but as we all know.. they are virtually useless after a few years anyway. People move, paint walls, put in pools, plant trees, cut trees down. Then the coming of "over 500" Cable stations. It was thought that it would kill TV and the MOVIES as we knew them so "no more commercials". WELL, instead of killing commercials, there are many more outlets for commercials and this 'new thing' INFO-MERCIALS or WEBISODES. Digital cameras were supposed to replace the film cameras (but haven't) but film hubs sprang up in N. Carolina/ Atlanta/ N. California; TEXAS; MIAMI; of course it's always been in NYC co our job, those of us pretty much tied to "THE ZONE" in So. California, have to come up with something that will make PRODUCERS stay "HOME!" All that is fine but now we have this bumper-to-bumper traffic!! E GADS.... but what do we do now? WE ADAPT. WE invent PRINCIPAL LOCATION FILMING. Each Month we hope to add to our list of places that will let you use them as PRINCIPAL LOCATION FILMING SITES! As real Property Managers (dealing with Owners, Actual property, neighbors, logistics) we know this will work. Location Managers will be required to do as much work, just not chase all over the ZONE! WE also are the company who came up with half and quarter day prep and strike days. We do 4 hour minimum shoot days in many cases, especially after one full day. Making the deal is part of the fun!! As we start our 26th year, we are excited to offer this new way of using Locations VIA PRINCIPAL LOCATION FILMING !! MAY 8, 2016 © Fergusons'
the additions of Monitors and the end of Location Option Photo books, conversion to digital photos, with everything On line.
FERGUSONS' was the first Location Library to 'take it on-line' . At that time we were told : 'NO! The ART DIRECTORS demand photos to look at!' but we went ahead.
NOW I don't think any actual location photos exist except in old crates, storage bins or production company files but as we all know.. they are virtually useless after a few years anyway. People move, paint walls, put in pools, plant trees, cut trees down. Then the coming of "over 500" Cable stations. It was thought that it would kill TV and the MOVIES as we knew them so "no more commercials". WELL, instead of killing commercials, there are many more outlets for commercials and this 'new thing' INFO-MERCIALS or WEBISODES. Digital cameras were supposed to replace the film cameras (but haven't) but film hubs sprang up in N. Carolina/ Atlanta/ N. California; TEXAS; MIAMI; of course it's always been in NYC co our job, those of us pretty much tied to "THE ZONE" in So. California, have to come up with something that will make PRODUCERS stay "HOME!" All that is fine but now we have this bumper-to-bumper traffic!! E GADS.... but what do we do now? WE ADAPT. WE invent PRINCIPAL LOCATION FILMING. Each Month we hope to add to our list of places that will let you use them as PRINCIPAL LOCATION FILMING SITES! As real Property Managers (dealing with Owners, Actual property, neighbors, logistics) we know this will work. Location Managers will be required to do as much work, just not chase all over the ZONE! WE also are the company who came up with half and quarter day prep and strike days. We do 4 hour minimum shoot days in many cases, especially after one full day. Making the deal is part of the fun!! As we start our 26th year, we are excited to offer this new way of using Locations VIA PRINCIPAL LOCATION FILMING !! MAY 8, 2016 © Fergusons'
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TWO with NO MOVE!
OR...you are a COMMERCIAL and you need a PERIOD KITCHEN and a MODERN ONE. FILM here and use NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR'S in one day or longer. Leave Gear in ONE while you shoot the other or leave as hot set while you shoot drive ups!
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GREAT CONTRASTING LOOKS-1 MOVE !
Most of our OWNERS are friends now after all this time, they know we'll take care of their property and them...makes life so nice ...try it - you'll love it!
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