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Definition
An outdoor filming location, or a scene shot on location; opposite of a studio set.
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How it's used
Distinguishing between filming on location and in a studio is a fundamental part of Hong Kong film and television industry jargon. While the term is standard in professional contexts, it is also widely understood by the general public due to the prevalence of local media production. It is specifically used to contrast with studio sets, which are referred to as 廠景.
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The production crew has to go to the countryside to film on location tomorrow.
Does this movie have more location shots or studio shots?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with general outdoor scenery, but it specifically refers to the act or result of filming outside a studio. It is not used to describe a view or a landscape in a non-cinematic context.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
