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For 'Vikings,' we have to do so much outside shooting, and…

“For 'Vikings,' we have to do so much outside shooting, and it's normally - I think with American shows, it'll be 60 or 70 percent inside and a little bit outside, but with us, it's almost 70 percent outside, and that's huge and really difficult.” quote by Michael Hirst
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“For 'Vikings,' we have to do so much outside shooting, and it's normally - I think with American shows, it'll be 60 or 70 percent inside and a little bit outside, but with us, it's almost 70 percent outside, and that's huge and really difficult.”

Michael Hirst

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The production of the series relies heavily on location shooting, making it more logistically complex than typical American TV shows that favor studio sets.

In simple terms: High outdoor filming demands.

Key Takeaway

Location shooting raises costs and difficulty.

Themes

production logistics budget constraints creative authenticity industry standards filming challenges

Mood

determined ambitious challenging

Type

production insight industry observation

When to use this quote

  • budgeting for on‑site shoots
  • coordinating crew travel
  • managing weather delays
  • ensuring safety on location

Key Concepts

location shooting budget allocation production planning

Practical Applications

  • enhance visual realism
  • differentiate series from studio‑bound shows

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does extensive location work affect narrative storytelling?
  • What trade‑offs exist between authenticity and budget?
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