I'm looking for an approximate cost to shoot a Sizzle Reel for a court-room reality show, preferably in the Orange County/LA area. Can you help?
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It could cost from a few hundred to several thousand. A one day shoot with a small crew and cast might be in the $2,000 range.
Depends on your cast/crew and location costs. You might check out some of the local law schools and see if they'll let you shoot for free during off-hours or weekends in their simulated courtroom, as I did on a feature. Some law schools have these court-room setups, some don't.
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In Los Angeles there are five standing courtroom sets offering a broad range of rental prices. I love the law school idea. I wonder if there are any in the LA/OC area that have a mock courtroom....
The law school I shot at was up in the S. F. Valley... can't remember the name.
That's too bad. It would be a huge help to others if you remembered where you shot.
Sorry, but when you shoot quickly in multiple locations on multiple films over the years, it all becomes a blur, especially when those locations are arranged by your crew, not yourself.
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Most reality sizzle reels are not "shot" at all. They are simply cut from clips and stills lifted online. Very fast,, very cheap. Copyright is a non issue, because like fashion look book, it's merely a tool in support of your pitch and will never be seen anywhere but the offices you pitch in.
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If you must shoot, Pepperdine's Moot Court in Malibu is nice, and reasonable.
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