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Part of the location manager’s job is to make the maps to location. I admit that, but there are some things that people ought to understand. First of all, mapping programs such as Map Quest, are wrong a lot of the time. But the answer is more complicated than that. Allow me list a few reasons.
1. Most producers won’t let you use a real map. They want a stick map with directions. These instructions need to be from multiple directions, and sometimes to several destinations.
2. I know the route I take to get there, but the others are sometimes a problem. What is the name of the freeway exit going the other way? This is all supposed to be on one sheet of paper- to go along with the call sheet.
3. You can show that map to five people and you will get six different reasons why it is wrong.
4. The Transportation Department may not want the crew to report to location. I have heard a gang boss say, “the crew just parks in the wrong place and then I can’t park the equipment the way I want to”.
5. Everyone wants the map ASAP; even before the location arrangements have been finalized. This is especially true when lots of extras and talent will be needed (more people who don’t know where they are going). There is never enough time for anyone to drive the route ahead of time to check the map.\\

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All of the above are true, but after thinking about it, the truth is EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION ABOUT THE MAP. People who have never been on a set before have an opinion about: the caterer, craft service, and the map. Another location manager once asked me, “Why is it that a hundred people can get to the set with the same map and the one person who gets lost is always above the line?” For that I have no answer.

November 08, 2004, at 07:36 PM by hoffman

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5. Everyone wants the map ASAP; even before the location arrangements have been finalized. This is especially true when lots of extras and talent will be needed (more people who don’t know where they are going). There is never enough time for anyone to drive the route ahead of time to check the map.//

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5. Everyone wants the map ASAP; even before the location arrangements have been finalized. This is especially true when lots of extras and talent will be needed (more people who don’t know where they are going). There is never enough time for anyone to drive the route ahead of time to check the map.\\

November 08, 2004, at 07:27 PM by hoffman

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5. Everyone wants the map ASAP; even before the location arrangements have been finalized. This is especially true when lots of extras and talent will be needed (more people who don’t know where they are going). There is never enough time for anyone to drive the route ahead of time to check the map.\\

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5. Everyone wants the map ASAP; even before the location arrangements have been finalized. This is especially true when lots of extras and talent will be needed (more people who don’t know where they are going). There is never enough time for anyone to drive the route ahead of time to check the map.//

November 08, 2004, at 07:25 PM by hoffman

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November 08, 2004, at 06:17 PM by hoffman

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NEGOTIATING WITH THE WOLF

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WHY LOCATION MANAGERS HATE MAKING THE MAP

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We were scouting for a television commercial in the eastern Sierra-Nevada Mountains. The spot was to be a promotion for one of Networks. The client had retained a top commercial production company who had hired us to find the locations. My wife, Barbara Mc Quaid was to scout for locations and stay on the job as production manager. “Mc Cabe and Mrs. Miller” influenced the feel of the commercial. There were to be rugged riders in the snow with mountains in the background with a wolf in the spot.

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Part of the location manager’s job is to make the maps to location. I admit that, but there are some things that people ought to understand. First of all, mapping programs such as Map Quest, are wrong a lot of the time. But the answer is more complicated than that. Allow me list a few reasons.
1. Most producers won’t let you use a real map. They want a stick map with directions. These instructions need to be from multiple directions, and sometimes to several destinations.
2. I know the route I take to get there, but the others are sometimes a problem. What is the name of the freeway exit going the other way? This is all supposed to be on one sheet of paper- to go along with the call sheet.
3. You can show that map to five people and you will get six different reasons why it is wrong.
4. The Transportation Department may not want the crew to report to location. I have heard a gang boss say, “the crew just parks in the wrong place and then I can’t park the equipment the way I want to”.
5. Everyone wants the map ASAP; even before the location arrangements have been finalized. This is especially true when lots of extras and talent will be needed (more people who don’t know where they are going). There is never enough time for anyone to drive the route ahead of time to check the map.\\

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We found the right terrain in Jack’s Valley near Lake Tahoe and the Reno airport. During the scouting we mentioned to one of the ranchers that we would be using a wolf in the commercial. He said, “ There is a wolf right down the road named ‘Six Pack’”. Of course, we jumped at the chance to meet “Six-pack”(we are scouts, right- can’t pass a opportunity like that). It turns out that old “Six-pack” is only three-quarters wolf. But he looks like a wolf. He has wolf eyes and fur. He has worked before, is tame, lives in town, and would be thrilled to be in the spot. Plus, he will work cheap. We send a picture of “Six Pack” along with the last batch of location pictures.

A couple of days later the director and client arrive at the Reno airport, scout for a day and approve the locations. But the client wants “a real wolf”. No problem, we call around and find a movie wolf with the “right credentials”. Barbara has the job of negotiating with the wolf. She is talking to the owner/handler and says, “ I see in your bid there are three days for you and the wolf at the full rate. I think it should be half day travel to location, a work day, and another travel day back to LA.” The handler says, “I’ll give you the half-day travel. But, THE WOLF ALWAYS GET HIS FULL RATE!” I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still aroundand working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection.Some people know what they are worth.

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All of the above are true, but after thinking about it, the truth is EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION ABOUT THE MAP. People who have never been on a set before have an opinion about: the caterer, craft service, and the map. Another location manager once asked me, “Why is it that a hundred people can get to the set with the same map and the one person who gets lost is always above the line?” For that I have no answer.

October 25, 2004, at 02:04 PM by hoffman

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manager. “McCabe? and Mrs. Miller” influenced the feel of the commercial. There were to

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manager. “Mc Cabe and Mrs. Miller” influenced the feel of the commercial. There were to

October 25, 2004, at 02:04 PM by hoffman

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My wife, Barbara McQuaid was to scout for locations and stay on the job as production

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My wife, Barbara Mc Quaid was to scout for locations and stay on the job as production

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smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still aroundand working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection.Some people know what they are worth.

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smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still aroundand working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection.Some people know what they are worth.

October 24, 2004, at 12:03 PM by hoffman

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smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still aroundand working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection.Some people know what they are worth.

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smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still aroundand working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection.Some people know what they are worth.

October 24, 2004, at 12:01 PM by hoffman

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	We were scouting for a television commercial in the eastern Sierra-Nevada

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We were scouting for a television commercial in the eastern Sierra-Nevada

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      During the scouting we mentioned to one of the ranchers that we would be using a wolf in the

commercial. He said, “ There is a wolf right down the road named ‘Six Pack’”. Of course, we jumped at the chance to meet “Six-pack”(we are scouts, right- can’t pass a opportunity like that). It turns out that old “Six-pack” is only three-quarters wolf. But he looks like a wolf. He has wolf eyes and fur. He has worked before, is tame, lives in town, and would be thrilled to be in the spot. Plus, he will work cheap. We send a picture of “Six Pack” along with the last batch of location pictures.

	A couple of days later the director and client arrive at the Reno airport, scout for a day and

approve the locations. But the client wants “a real wolf”. No problem, we call around and find a movie wolf with the “right credentials”. Barbara has the job of negotiating with the wolf. She is talking to the owner/handler and says, “ I see in your bid there are three days for you and the wolf at the full rate. I think it should be half day travel to location, a work day, and another travel day back to LA.” The handler says, “I’ll give you the half-day travel But, THE WOLF ALWAYS GET HIS FULL RATE!”

	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk

smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still aroundand working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection.Some people know what they are worth.

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During the scouting we mentioned to one of the ranchers that we would be using a wolf in the commercial. He said, “ There is a wolf right down the road named ‘Six Pack’”. Of course, we jumped at the chance to meet “Six-pack”(we are scouts, right- can’t pass a opportunity like that). It turns out that old “Six-pack” is only three-quarters wolf. But he looks like a wolf. He has wolf eyes and fur. He has worked before, is tame, lives in town, and would be thrilled to be in the spot. Plus, he will work cheap. We send a picture of “Six Pack” along with the last batch of location pictures. A couple of days later the director and client arrive at the Reno airport, scout for a day and approve the locations. But the client wants “a real wolf”. No problem, we call around and find a movie wolf with the “right credentials”. Barbara has the job of negotiating with the wolf. She is talking to the owner/handler and says, “ I see in your bid there are three days for you and the wolf at the full rate. I think it should be half day travel to location, a work day, and another travel day back to LA.” The handler says, “I’ll give you the half-day travel. But, THE WOLF ALWAYS GET HIS FULL RATE!” I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still aroundand working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection.Some people know what they are worth.

October 24, 2004, at 01:08 AM by hoffman

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My wife, Barbara McQuaid was to scout for locations and stay on the job as production manager. “McCabe? and Mrs. Miller” influenced the feel of the commercial. There were to be rugged riders in the snow with mountains in the background with a wolf in the spot. We found the right terrain in Jack’s Valley near Lake Tahoe and the Reno airport.

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My wife, Barbara McQuaid was to scout for locations and stay on the job as production manager. “McCabe? and Mrs. Miller” influenced the feel of the commercial. There were to be rugged riders in the snow with mountains in the background with a wolf in the spot. We found the right terrain in Jack’s Valley near Lake Tahoe and the Reno airport.

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      During the scouting we mentioned to one of the ranchers that we would be using a wolf in the commercial.

He said, “ There is a wolf right down the road named ‘Six Pack’”. Of course, we jumped at the chance to meet “Six-pack”(we are scouts, right- can’t pass a opportunity like that). It turns out that old “Six-pack” is only three-quarters wolf. But he looks like a wolf. He has wolf eyes and fur. He has worked before, is tame, lives in town, and would be thrilled to be in the spot. Plus, he will work cheap. We send a picture of “Six Pack” along with the last batch of location pictures.

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      During the scouting we mentioned to one of the ranchers that we would be using a wolf in the

commercial. He said, “ There is a wolf right down the road named ‘Six Pack’”. Of course, we jumped at the chance to meet “Six-pack”(we are scouts, right- can’t pass a opportunity like that). It turns out that old “Six-pack” is only three-quarters wolf. But he looks like a wolf. He has wolf eyes and fur. He has worked before, is tame, lives in town, and would be thrilled to be in the spot. Plus, he will work cheap. We send a picture of “Six Pack” along with the last batch of location pictures.

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	A couple of days later the director and client arrive at the Reno airport, scout for a day and approve the

locations. But the client wants “a real wolf”. No problem, we call around and find a movie wolf with the “right credentials”. Barbara has the job of negotiating with the wolf. She is talking to the owner/handler and says, “ I see in your bid there are three days for you and the wolf at the full rate. I think it should be half day travel to location, a work day, and another travel day back to LA.” The handler says, “I’ll give you the half-day travel. But, THE WOLF ALWAYS GET HIS FULL RATE!”

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	A couple of days later the director and client arrive at the Reno airport, scout for a day and

approve the locations. But the client wants “a real wolf”. No problem, we call around and find a movie wolf with the “right credentials”. Barbara has the job of negotiating with the wolf. She is talking to the owner/handler and says, “ I see in your bid there are three days for you and the wolf at the full rate. I think it should be half day travel to location, a work day, and another travel day back to LA.” The handler says, “I’ll give you the half-day travel But, THE WOLF ALWAYS GET HIS FULL RATE!”

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	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk; smoking a cigar

while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still around and working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection. Some people know what they are worth.

to:

	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk

smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still aroundand working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection.Some people know what they are worth.

October 24, 2004, at 12:55 AM by hoffman

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in the snow with mountains in the background with a wolf in the spot. We found the right terrain

 in Jack’s Valley near Lake Tahoe and the Reno airport.

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in the snow with mountains in the background with a wolf in the spot. We found the right terrain in Jack’s Valley near Lake Tahoe and the Reno airport.

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      During the scouting we mentioned to one of the ranchers that we would be using a wolf in the

commercial. He said, “ There is a wolf right down the road named ‘Six Pack’”. Of course, we jumped at the chance to meet “Six-pack”(we are scouts, right- can’t pass a opportunity like that). It turns out that old “Six-pack” is only three-quarters wolf. But he looks like a wolf. He has wolf eyes and fur. He has worked before, is tame, lives in town, and would be thrilled to be in the spot. Plus, he will work cheap. We send a picture of “Six Pack” along with the last batch of location pictures.

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      During the scouting we mentioned to one of the ranchers that we would be using a wolf in the commercial.

He said, “ There is a wolf right down the road named ‘Six Pack’”. Of course, we jumped at the chance to meet “Six-pack”(we are scouts, right- can’t pass a opportunity like that). It turns out that old “Six-pack” is only three-quarters wolf. But he looks like a wolf. He has wolf eyes and fur. He has worked before, is tame, lives in town, and would be thrilled to be in the spot. Plus, he will work cheap. We send a picture of “Six Pack” along with the last batch of location pictures.

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	A couple of days later the director and client arrive at the Reno airport, scout for a day and approve

the locations. But the client wants “a real wolf”. No problem, we call around and find a movie wolf with the “right credentials”. Barbara has the job of negotiating with the wolf. She is talking to the owner/handler

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	A couple of days later the director and client arrive at the Reno airport, scout for a day and approve the

locations. But the client wants “a real wolf”. No problem, we call around and find a movie wolf with the “right credentials”. Barbara has the job of negotiating with the wolf. She is talking to the owner/handler

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	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk; smoking a cigar while

listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still around and working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection.

to:

	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk; smoking a cigar

while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still around and working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection.

October 24, 2004, at 12:48 AM by hoffman

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Some people know what they are worth.

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Some people know what they are worth.

October 24, 2004, at 12:46 AM by hoffman

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	We were scouting for a television commercial in the eastern Sierra-Nevada Mountains. The spot was to be a promotion for one of Networks. The client had retained a top commercial production company who had hired us to find the locations.

My wife, Barbara McQuaid was to scout for locations and stay on the job as production manager. “McCabe? and Mrs. Miller” influenced the feel of the commercial. There were to be rugged riders in the snow with mountains in the background with a wolf in the spot. We found the right terrain in Jack’s Valley near Lake Tahoe and the Reno airport.

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	We were scouting for a television commercial in the eastern Sierra-Nevada

Mountains. The spot was to be a promotion for one of Networks. The client had retained a top commercial production company who had hired us to find the locations. My wife, Barbara McQuaid was to scout for locations and stay on the job as production manager. “McCabe? and Mrs. Miller” influenced the feel of the commercial. There were to be rugged riders in the snow with mountains in the background with a wolf in the spot. We found the right terrain

 in Jack’s Valley near Lake Tahoe and the Reno airport.

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        During the scouting we mentioned to one of the ranchers that we would be using a wolf in the commercial. He said, “ There is a wolf right down the road named ‘Six Pack’”. Of course, we jumped at the chance to meet “Six-pack”(we are scouts, right- can’t pass a opportunity like that). It turns out that old “Six-pack” is only three-quarters wolf. But he looks like a wolf. He has wolf eyes and fur. He has worked before, is tame, lives in town, and would be thrilled to be in the spot.  Plus, he will work cheap. We send a picture of “Six Pack” along with the last batch of location pictures.

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      During the scouting we mentioned to one of the ranchers that we would be using a wolf in the

commercial. He said, “ There is a wolf right down the road named ‘Six Pack’”. Of course, we jumped at the chance to meet “Six-pack”(we are scouts, right- can’t pass a opportunity like that). It turns out that old “Six-pack” is only three-quarters wolf. But he looks like a wolf. He has wolf eyes and fur. He has worked before, is tame, lives in town, and would be thrilled to be in the spot. Plus, he will work cheap. We send a picture of “Six Pack” along with the last batch of location pictures.

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	A couple of days later the director and client arrive at the Reno airport, scout for a day and approve the locations. But the client wants “a real wolf”.  No problem, we call around and find a movie wolf with the “right credentials”. Barbara has the job of negotiating with the wolf. She is talking to the owner/handler and says,

“ I see in your bid there are three days for you and the wolf at the full rate. I think it should be half day travel to location, a work day, and another travel day back to LA.” The handler says, “I’ll give you the half-day travel. But, THE WOLF ALWAYS GET HIS FULL RATE!”

	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk; smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still around and working he probably demands  his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection. Some people know what they are worth.

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	A couple of days later the director and client arrive at the Reno airport, scout for a day and approve

the locations. But the client wants “a real wolf”. No problem, we call around and find a movie wolf with the “right credentials”. Barbara has the job of negotiating with the wolf. She is talking to the owner/handler and says, “ I see in your bid there are three days for you and the wolf at the full rate. I think it should be half day travel to location, a work day, and another travel day back to LA.” The handler says, “I’ll give you the half-day travel. But, THE WOLF ALWAYS GET HIS FULL RATE!”

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	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk; smoking a cigar while

listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still around and working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection. Some people know what they are worth.

October 23, 2004, at 11:43 PM by hoffman

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	We were scouting for a television commercial in the eastern Sierra-Nevada Mountains. The spot was to be a promotion

for one of Networks. The client had retained a top commercial production company who had hired us to find the locations. My wife, Barbara McQuaid was to scout for locations and stay on the job as production manager. “McCabe? and Mrs. Miller” influenced the feel of the commercial. There were to be rugged riders in the snow with mountains in the background with a wolf in the spot. We found the right terrain in Jack’s Valley near Lake Tahoe and the Reno airport. During the scouting we mentioned to one of the ranchers that we would be using a wolf in the commercial. He said, “ There is a wolf right down the road named ‘Six Pack’”. Of course, we jumped at the chance to meet “Six-pack” (we are scouts, right- can’t pass a opportunity like that). It turns out that old “Six-pack” is only three-quarters wolf. But he looks like a wolf. He has wolf eyes and fur. He has worked before, is tame, lives in town, and would be thrilled to be in the spot. Plus, he will work cheap. We send a picture of “Six Pack” along with the last batch of location pictures.

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	We were scouting for a television commercial in the eastern Sierra-Nevada Mountains. The spot was to be a promotion for one of Networks. The client had retained a top commercial production company who had hired us to find the locations.

My wife, Barbara McQuaid was to scout for locations and stay on the job as production manager. “McCabe? and Mrs. Miller” influenced the feel of the commercial. There were to be rugged riders in the snow with mountains in the background with a wolf in the spot. We found the right terrain in Jack’s Valley near Lake Tahoe and the Reno airport.

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	A couple of days later the director and client arrive at the Reno airport, scout for a day and approve the locations.

But the client wants “a real wolf”. No problem, we call around and find a movie wolf with the “right credentials”. Barbara has the job of negotiating with the wolf. She is talking to the owner/handler and says, “ I see in your bid there are three days for you and the wolf at the full rate. I think it should be half day travel to location, a work day, and another travel day back to LA.” The handler says, “I’ll give you the half-day travel. But, THE WOLF ALWAYS GET HIS FULL RATE!”

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        During the scouting we mentioned to one of the ranchers that we would be using a wolf in the commercial. He said, “ There is a wolf right down the road named ‘Six Pack’”. Of course, we jumped at the chance to meet “Six-pack”(we are scouts, right- can’t pass a opportunity like that). It turns out that old “Six-pack” is only three-quarters wolf. But he looks like a wolf. He has wolf eyes and fur. He has worked before, is tame, lives in town, and would be thrilled to be in the spot.  Plus, he will work cheap. We send a picture of “Six Pack” along with the last batch of location pictures.

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	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk; smoking a cigar while listing to the

conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still around and working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection. Some people know what they are worth.

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	A couple of days later the director and client arrive at the Reno airport, scout for a day and approve the locations. But the client wants “a real wolf”.  No problem, we call around and find a movie wolf with the “right credentials”. Barbara has the job of negotiating with the wolf. She is talking to the owner/handler and says,

“ I see in your bid there are three days for you and the wolf at the full rate. I think it should be half day travel to location, a work day, and another travel day back to LA.” The handler says, “I’ll give you the half-day travel. But, THE WOLF ALWAYS GET HIS FULL RATE!”

	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk; smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still around and working he probably demands  his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection. Some people know what they are worth.

October 23, 2004, at 11:39 PM by hoffman

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	We were scouting for a television commercial in the eastern Sierra-Nevada Mountains. The spot was to be a promotion for one of Networks. The client had retained a top commercial production company who had hired us to find the locations. My wife, Barbara McQuaid was to scout for locations and stay on the job as production manager.

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	We were scouting for a television commercial in the eastern Sierra-Nevada Mountains. The spot was to be a promotion

for one of Networks. The client had retained a top commercial production company who had hired us to find the locations. My wife, Barbara McQuaid was to scout for locations and stay on the job as production manager. “McCabe? and Mrs. Miller” influenced the feel of the commercial. There were to be rugged riders in the snow with mountains in the background with a wolf in the spot. We found the right terrain in Jack’s Valley near Lake Tahoe and the Reno airport. During the scouting we mentioned to one of the ranchers that we would be using a wolf in the commercial. He said, “ There is a wolf right down the road named ‘Six Pack’”. Of course, we jumped at the chance to meet “Six-pack” (we are scouts, right- can’t pass a opportunity like that). It turns out that old “Six-pack” is only three-quarters wolf. But he looks like a wolf. He has wolf eyes and fur. He has worked before, is tame, lives in town, and would be thrilled to be in the spot. Plus, he will work cheap. We send a picture of “Six Pack” along with the last batch of location pictures.

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	“McCabe? and Mrs. Miller” influenced the feel of the commercial. There were to be rugged riders in the snow with mountains in the background with a wolf in the spot. We found the right terrain in Jack’s Valley near Lake Tahoe and the Reno airport. During the scouting we mentioned to one of the ranchers that we would be using a wolf in the commercial. He said,  “ There is a wolf right down the road named ‘Six Pack’”. Of course, we jumped at the chance to meet “Six-pack” (we are scouts, right- can’t pass a opportunity like that). It turns out that old “Six-pack” is only three-quarters wolf. But he looks like a wolf. He has wolf eyes and fur. He has worked before, is tame, lives in town, and would be thrilled to be in the spot.  Plus, he will work cheap. We send a picture of “Six Pack” along with the last batch of location pictures.

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	A couple of days later the director and client arrive at the Reno airport, scout for a day and approve the locations.

But the client wants “a real wolf”. No problem, we call around and find a movie wolf with the “right credentials”. Barbara has the job of negotiating with the wolf. She is talking to the owner/handler and says, “ I see in your bid there are three days for you and the wolf at the full rate. I think it should be half day travel to location, a work day, and another travel day back to LA.” The handler says, “I’ll give you the half-day travel. But, THE WOLF ALWAYS GET HIS FULL RATE!”

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	A couple of days later the director and client arrive at the Reno airport, scout for a day and approve the locations. But the client wants “a real wolf”.  No problem, we call around and find a movie wolf with the “right credentials”. 
	Barbara has the job of negotiating with the wolf. She is talking to the owner/handler and says, “ I see in your bid there are three days for you and the wolf at the full rate. I think it should be half day travel to location, a work day, and another travel day back to LA.” The handler says,  “I’ll give you the half-day travel. But, THE WOLF ALWAYS GET HIS FULL RATE!” 

	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk; smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still around and working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection. Some people know what they are worth.

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	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk; smoking a cigar while listing to the

conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still around and working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection. Some people know what they are worth.

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NEGOTIATING WITH THE WOLF

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	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk; smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still around and working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection. Some people know what they are worth.

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	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk; smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still around and working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection. Some people know what they are worth.

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	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk; smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still around and working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection. Some people know what they are worth.

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	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk; smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still around and working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection. Some people know what they are worth.

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>>NEGOTIATING WITH THE WOLF

By Lance Hoffman

	We were scouting for a television commercial in the eastern Sierra-Nevada Mountains. The spot was to be a promotion for one of Networks. The client had retained a top commercial production company who had hired us to find the locations. My wife, Barbara McQuaid was to scout for locations and stay on the job as production manager. 

	“McCabe? and Mrs. Miller” influenced the feel of the commercial. There were to be rugged riders in the snow with mountains in the background with a wolf in the spot. We found the right terrain in Jack’s Valley near Lake Tahoe and the Reno airport. During the scouting we mentioned to one of the ranchers that we would be using a wolf in the commercial. He said,  “ There is a wolf right down the road named ‘Six Pack’”. Of course, we jumped at the chance to meet “Six-pack” (we are scouts, right- can’t pass a opportunity like that). It turns out that old “Six-pack” is only three-quarters wolf. But he looks like a wolf. He has wolf eyes and fur. He has worked before, is tame, lives in town, and would be thrilled to be in the spot.  Plus, he will work cheap. We send a picture of “Six Pack” along with the last batch of location pictures.

	A couple of days later the director and client arrive at the Reno airport, scout for a day and approve the locations. But the client wants “a real wolf”.  No problem, we call around and find a movie wolf with the “right credentials”. 
	Barbara has the job of negotiating with the wolf. She is talking to the owner/handler and says, “ I see in your bid there are three days for you and the wolf at the full rate. I think it should be half day travel to location, a work day, and another travel day back to LA.” The handler says,  “I’ll give you the half-day travel. But, THE WOLF ALWAYS GET HIS FULL RATE!” 

	I can imagine the wolf leaning back in the chair with his feet up on the desk; smoking a cigar while listing to the conversation on the speakerphone, and nodding his head. If the wolf is still around and working he probably demands his own deluxe “pop out” trailer with cable TV and an Internet connection. Some people know what they are worth.

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