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Possible filming locations for my establishing shot



 In my documentary, I would like to open my documentary with two or three establishing shots. However, I would like these establishing shots to contrast. Firstly I will present one which promotes peace, tranquility, and relaxation and another one that contrasts and shows the reality of life.

However, finding these locations may be difficult as I am a boarder so I am limited time at home in which I can find these locations. As I have recognized this problem, I have researched different places where I can film these shots, using Google Maps and various websites so that I can efficiently and effectively have a plan of where I need to go to film these locations.

For my first establishing shot as said before, I would like a calm setting, these are some locations that I have thought of and feel would be a good fit for my filming:



Cloud Severn Shine-






However, I need to take into account that the weather may not be that good, however, I think that this shot is a perfect establishing shot. For my contrasting shot, I want it to be in a built-up area, promoting realism. Although it's hard to find shots on google maps, I have one place in mind.


This shot is a view of Shrewsbury from the castle, I feel it represents a civilized society and contrasts the previous establishing shot, however, I feel it isn't the best show or the best representation of what I want; but this is just an idea of the type of style I would like.








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