Approaches and orientation
Directional frames and short approach clips show what sits outside the intended shot, including roads, adjoining buildings and tree cover.
FILMS & TOURS / HOGUE DRONE SERVICES
Film Location Scouting
Let a production team compare the approach, surroundings and light before a site visit.
Three HDS archive settings demonstrate how orientation and time of day change a scouting decision.
Aerial approaches · ground walkthrough · private deliveryQuoted by locations, travel, light windows and usage
01 / PROJECT BRIEF
Inside a private location scout pack
A director may love a riverbank while the location manager needs to see the access road. We capture both perspectives in one private scout pack, organized to match the location brief.
Who it’s for Location managers, producers, agencies and property owners.
Ground walkthrough
An agreed ground or 360° walkthrough records the route in, doorways, access and space for a crew to stage. Access and parking are observations for the producer to verify.
Private location folder
A private set of labelled frames with a location index. Add a second light window where sunrise or evening direction matters.
02 / VISUAL WALKTHROUGH
See the details
IN THE HDS ARCHIVE / ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Behind the examples
A broad view of the Red River Floodway shows the bright sky, dark treeline and textured water a scout might compare across shoot times.
The road draws the eye toward the horizon. Snow and the low sun make the buildings read differently on each side.
The curve of the drive, the lawn and contrasting trees make a distinct overhead composition within a small footprint.
03 / FROM BRIEF TO DELIVERY
How we do the work
Send the creative brief
Share the scene description, reference mood, practical constraints and two or three questions the pack must answer.
Agree access and use
Confirm owner permission, flight feasibility, confidentiality and any production or public-site permits that apply.
Shortlist remotely
Review the private pack with your director or location manager, then book a technical scout of the locations that meet the brief.
BOOK WITH ERIC HOGUE
Tell us about your project.
Send the proposed location, reference scene, confidentiality needs and target time of day. We’ll confirm the scope, timing and full price before booking.
Winnipeg and surrounding Manitoba communities.