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30 Fascinating Real-Life Filming Locations Of Movie And TV Show Scenes Revealed By This Photographer (New Pics)
Thomas Duke's passion for films and his unique approach to location scouting has earned him a huge following on social media. Through his Instagram account, he captured the imagination of other moviegoers by posting images of iconic scenes from the locations where they were filmed. In doing so, he manages to blur the line between fiction and reality, reminding viewers that the magic of cinema lies in the streets and corners we walk every day.
As the audience grows, Thomas remains committed to his plan to reveal "obvious and unseen" filming locations that are often overlooked. The young film student's adventures took him to different parts of London and beyond, inspiring others to understand the unseen history of cinema.
With that being said, if you'd love to see more of Duke's work, then make sure to check out the previous post on Bored Panda.
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Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 1
One of the challenges Thomas Duke faces in his pursuit of capturing iconic movie scenes is lining up photographs with their corresponding movie screenshots. This task is a meticulous and time-consuming process that requires a keen eye for detail, as well as an in-depth understanding of the film and its visual language.
Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone
Walked up the stairs in Oxford and couldn't help thinking, "𝘏𝘦𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘴."
The Last Of Us (HBO)
Welcome to 401 5 St SW - a random parking lot in Calgary! A parking lot now covered in snow. It was here, in the final episode, where Joel & Ellie become even closer. The pair stroll through a military camp which was actually placed here in the parking lot. A perfect place for a dystopian setting.
Now I can't stop thinking, do they just CGI the plants in all the time?
In order to perfectly align his photographs with the movie frames, Thomas must consider various factors, such as camera angles, perspectives, and lighting conditions. Additionally, he needs to ensure that his images are true to the original composition and that they evoke the same emotions as the scenes they represent.
Luca
I picked up some gelato and tried to find Luca and Alberto... oh, this place is just like heaven. To create the authentic look, the creative team headed out to the seaside villages along the coast of Italy. They soaked up the textures, colours, experiences, and structures of the stunning scenery with the help from director Enrico Casarosa - who grew up here! From the cobbled pathways to the ancient myths and legends woven throughout the Cinque Terre history, it’s all real and it’s all here ready to be discovered. I chose Vernazza out of all of the towns as it felt like the closest, visually, to what we see in Luca. The piazza seeping onto the ocean, the tightly-packed alleyways shining with character, the PESTO available here... I really can't put it into words. Time to have an adventure of a lifetime with Luca and Alberto and have the best summer ever!
Stranger Things
Finding the exact locations where films were shot can also be a daunting task, particularly when dealing with movies that were filmed years ago or in remote or restricted areas. Some locations may have undergone significant changes over time, with buildings being renovated or demolished, making them nearly unrecognizable.
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Moreover, production companies often use creative license to modify or combine multiple locations to create a seamless on-screen environment. In these cases, Thomas must conduct extensive research, consult film databases, and reach out to local communities to gather information and piece together the puzzle of a movie's shooting locations.
Moreover, production companies often use creative license to modify or combine multiple locations to create a seamless on-screen environment. In these cases, Thomas must conduct extensive research, consult film databases, and reach out to local communities to gather information and piece together the puzzle of a movie's shooting locations.
Paddington
Ratatouille
Pride & Prejudice
Peaky Blinders
Cruella
Bridgerton
You
Come with me as we follow Joe once more around London, this time focussing on Part 2 of ‘You’.
I found Joe’s tree (next to Chalcot) and strolled through the magnetic atmosphere within the Lincoln’s Inn Library; supposed to be a part of Royal Holloway in the show, but Holborn in reality! A date isn’t a date without passing through Borough Market, Joe knows all the best spots – such a romantic – as he takes Kate past Bridget Jones’s flat.
The Last Of Us (HBO)
Joel & Ellie continue their trek on horseback as they try to find the Fireflies base. It’s here at Mount Royal University, Calgary where a pivotal scene takes place and Ellie must get Joel to safety. I had to explore the campus to find this spot! Standing in for Colorado in the show, this Calgary based uni is a fascinating location which changes up the real geography a little; they merge this uni with another uni as the duo are passing through. The 2nd is a short drive away at SAIT. Joel & Ellie make their way across campus and inside the school – expertly dressed again with CG monkeys and dystopian visuals aplenty. Cue the drama that unfolds! The setting here, as you can see, was very snowy and empty. It added to the atmospheric feel of it all, but it was a bit soggy trying to get the right shot.
Loved that it was filmed in Edmonton….downtown, and the Legislature Building, and other places in Alberta.
Doctor Who
Wonder Woman
Is that Diana? Cause if not they really got some other lady more swole than the superhero protagonist XD
Heartstopper
The Last Of Us (Video Game)
I am ready to follow Joel & Ellie through the infected streets of Calgary. I loved the games growing up - crafted around the story and characters which was just so important and made them fully formed – I couldn’t wait to celebrate it in reality!
Wandavision
Call Me By Your Name
Coraline
I think this one's a bit of a stretch. Great movie, but glad I didn't watch it as a kid...
Loki
So what do we think. Have they a) got unlimited travel/printer ink funds and patience, or b) this is composited at home by holding up a chromakey piece of card in roughly the right place? It's fascinating either way.
In my opinion it's not shot at home, because the light on the hand holding the photo is different on every shot.
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It would have been more interesting if they mentioned where these locations were as well as the movie/show.
Right! And while a few of the places are beautiful, I was hoping for more awe inspiring locations... as well as the location being stated {{{Raspberries}}}👎
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My takeaway from this gallery is someone has too much money to travel. They like to humblebrag about it by pretending to be creative by inserting screengrabs into a shot the original did much better. Art is subjective but this is not art to me. To me the friend taking the same trite picture of their spouse holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa is more artistic because it at least shows the perspective of the person taking the photo, not someone else's perspective.
They're probably all in LA, Montreal, or some other popular filming location. Specifically, there's a thirty mile zone radius in southern LA / Hollywood where productions are cheaper due to union laws in the entertainment industry. Many productions are shot (or mostly shot) there to save money. This area is abbreviated as TMZ, and lended its name to the popular Hollywood gossip site.
Load More Replies... So what do we think. Have they a) got unlimited travel/printer ink funds and patience, or b) this is composited at home by holding up a chromakey piece of card in roughly the right place? It's fascinating either way.
In my opinion it's not shot at home, because the light on the hand holding the photo is different on every shot.
Load More Replies... It would have been more interesting if they mentioned where these locations were as well as the movie/show.
Right! And while a few of the places are beautiful, I was hoping for more awe inspiring locations... as well as the location being stated {{{Raspberries}}}👎
Load More Replies... My takeaway from this gallery is someone has too much money to travel. They like to humblebrag about it by pretending to be creative by inserting screengrabs into a shot the original did much better. Art is subjective but this is not art to me. To me the friend taking the same trite picture of their spouse holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa is more artistic because it at least shows the perspective of the person taking the photo, not someone else's perspective.
They're probably all in LA, Montreal, or some other popular filming location. Specifically, there's a thirty mile zone radius in southern LA / Hollywood where productions are cheaper due to union laws in the entertainment industry. Many productions are shot (or mostly shot) there to save money. This area is abbreviated as TMZ, and lended its name to the popular Hollywood gossip site.
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