www.travelspecialmovie.com http://www.travelspecialmovie.com Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Top Online Movie Location Websites To Consider http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/2011/12/11/top-online-movie-location-websites-to-consider/ http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/2011/12/11/top-online-movie-location-websites-to-consider/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/&p=15 When you want to film an online video, you may not know where to go. Most people choose to film it in their own home in front of their netbook. Many netbooks do come equipped with web cams for this purpose. Other people who have more imagination and better equipment may choose to use his backyard. This better equipment may include a cell phone camcorder. A serious person may have a digital camcorder and a tripod. All of these locations are good for online movies, but they do not sound particularly creative. A person who wants to exercise his creativity will find a suitable location that is within his budget.

While a creative person can find a suitable location without too many problems, not everyone can be that creative. An individual who is stuck on the appropriate location may have to find websites that will help him deal with the problem. People who make online videos often do not have the large budgets that Hollywood studios do. They cannot rely on makeup, fancy sets or special effects. The online video maker must rely on the skill of his cameraman. If the cameraman cannot hold the camera steady, the video probably should not be made. Only Cloverfield managed to get away with bouncing camera angles.

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To spot a movie or television show’s location, look for permanent and defining characteristics in the scenery. Buildings will usually be selected for their architecture, which means the names and colors may be changed but the construction remains the same. For example, the famed Rydell High in Grease was actually filmed at Venice High School in Los Angeles, Calif. The School’s sign has been changed for the movie but the architecture is the same.

Many movie and television locations are also chosen because of their natural environments. These are not easily altered and can often serve as clear and distinct indications of a location. Before beginning your hunt, search the internet to verify that the production was filmed on location then begin searching the scenes for landmarks.

]]> http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/2011/12/08/how-to-spot-the-best-movie-locations/feed/ 0 Top Things To Do in Hollywood http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/2011/12/07/top-things-to-do-in-hollywood/ http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/2011/12/07/top-things-to-do-in-hollywood/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/&p=13 Hollywood has lots to enjoy. The Grauman’s Chinese Theater, the Kodak Theater and the Hollywood Walk of Fame are just three of the top things to do in Hollywood. The Grauman’s Chinese Theater is one of the most popular sights to see while in Hollywood with its hand and footprints in the forecourt. People love to take pictures while they put their hands or feet in the prints. This theater is one of Hollywood’s most well-preserved movie theaters from the golden era. On the outside of the theater you will be able to see street performers dressed as characters from different movies and shows. You might even see one of your favorites. Another thing to do is the Kodak Theater where you can take a guided tour and check out all the Hollywood stories and awards or Oscars. You can view the Kodak Theater auditorium with all of its beautiful designs. A trip to Hollywood would not be complete without a visit to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This sidewalk includes famous “stars” from television, music, film, and radio. Just a walk down the Walk of Fame is worth your trip to Hollywood to honor all those “stars” of Hollywood.

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall: There’s nothing wrong with watching a slapstick comedy by yourself and we think this is one of the funniest in years. It pretty much all takes place in Hawaii and if that doesn’t give you the itch for the islands, nothing will.
The Tourist: Starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp, The Tourist isn’t exactly cinema gold but it does have a ton of incredible tourism scenery. From Paris to Venice you’ll feel like you’re on a tour of Europe so watch to feel inspired about travel across the pond.
Heartbreak Kid: Ben Stiller is at his funniest in this romantic comedy and the whole thing takes place in Cancun. The water is gorgeous, the hotel tropical and if this film doesn’t make you want to hop on a plane we don’t know how to help you!

]]> http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/2011/12/04/great-films-to-escape-football-with/feed/ 0 A Movie Fan’s Guide to Great Places http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/2011/07/21/a-movie-fans-guide-to-great-places/ http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/2011/07/21/a-movie-fans-guide-to-great-places/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/&p=10 In 1997 a scrawny boy with broken glasses and untidy hair cast a literal spell on the world’s youth, reinvigorating imaginations and launching a successful new film franchise. And though Harry Potter’s story comes to an end with the worldwide release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2″ on July 15th 2011; a movie fan’s guide to Harry Potter’s London may be the perfect cure for Hogwarts withdrawals.

As it did with young Harry, your journey should begin at King’s Cross Station. A photo op in the form of a luggage cart stuck through the wall awaits you at platform 9 and . The next stop is Hogsmeade station, filmed at the historic Goathland railway station, in North Yorkshire, England.

As you make your way into Hogwarts, there are a variety of locations in and around London to visit. Gloucester Cathedral in Gloucester, England; Alnwick Castle in the English county of Northumberland; the Bodleian Library and Christ Church, at the University of Oxford; and Durham Cathedral in the city of Durham, England are all beautiful locations the filmmakers used to create the magical school.

For the aspiring witch or wizard on a tighter budget, check out “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” now open at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.

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Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport is a mid sized city in Northwest Louisiana. There are several popular movies that have been filmed in Shreveport. The Guardian, which stars Ashton Kutcher was filmed in Shreveport. While you are in Shreveport watching your favorite celebrities, you may want to check out the entertainment the city has to offer. Shreveport has casinos, lots of restaurants, and an outdoor mall called the Boardwalk.

Houston, Texas
Houston is the 4th largest city in the United States, and it is just the right place for the movie Armageddon to be filmed. The Blockbuster space film starring Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck was filmed in Houston. Houston has plenty of things to do. If you are going to plan a visit to Houston, you will need at least a week to explore all the entertainment that the city has to offer. This city has an ice skating rink in the mall, and many other cool things to explore.

]]> http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/2011/07/20/top-locations-of-films-and-stars/feed/ 0 Places to Visit on a Movie Journey http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/2011/07/16/places-to-visit-on-a-movie-journey/ http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/2011/07/16/places-to-visit-on-a-movie-journey/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/&p=8 If you are a movie buff or just have a favorite movie you have seen many many times you may have thought of visiting the sites where some of these movies are filmed. There are prob thousands of movies from drama to horror to documentaries which means there are that many different places to visit.

One of the most popular movie sites visited every year is from the movie Ferris Buller’s Day Off. Most of the movie was filmed in Chicago although not all of it. In the movie you can see Chicago landmarks such as the Tribune Tower and the LaSalle Street Cannon. Also a very important part of the movie is the parking garage in which they leave their sports car in the movie. It can be seen on West Madison Street at Wells Street just beneath the train station.

Another popular movie site people visit is from the movie Home Alone. People constantly visit the house where main character Kevin lived although a real family does live inside. The Home Alone house is located in Illinois just north of Chicago in a town called Winnetka. Not far from the house is the place where Kevin visited Santa asking for his family back. The church Kevin visited quite a few times in the movie is located a few cities away.

]]> http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/2011/07/16/places-to-visit-on-a-movie-journey/feed/ 0 Where to Find Awesome Movie Sites http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/2011/07/15/where-to-find-awesome-movie-sites/ http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/2011/07/15/where-to-find-awesome-movie-sites/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.travelspecialmovie.com/&p=7 The move away from movie cinema attendance toward DVD emerged in the early ninties. In the 21st century, the technological advancements of the internet has transformed tbe movie goers experinence 360 degrees. Movies on demand and download flicks have become the focus for many movie lovers. Staying in without the hassle of expensive movie tickets and long lines at the box office has become the way of the present and future.

Great movie sties to explore when you next fancyt a film night at home include movieberry.com and hulu.com Both are considered very reputable movie sites. Hulu offers the added bonus of television for members to enjoy. For a affordable monthly fee, Hulu.com also offers unlimited movies on demand. The service is wonderful for nights in as well as catching up on missed episodes of your favorite televison shows.

Movieberry.com is an advance media movie website that offers an extensive film catelogs for you to choose from. Every genre imaginable is available for a pre-paid payment. Download is simple and the quality of each flick is impeccable. Metacafe offers amazing online movie website information and flicks. From the latest releases to the hottest trailers enjoy their extensive collection of movie.

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