The Site Visit: Where a Good Shoot Starts Before the Cameras Roll

A site visit might not be the most glamorous part of video production, but it could be one of the most important. The difference between a smooth shoot and a day of “Wait, where are we putting that?” often starts with a little time spent walking around a location.

A site visit is where you figure out what the space can do, what it definitely cannot do, and how to make the most of both. It’s part logistics, part problem-solving, and part creative treasure hunt.