on-location
[/ɒn ləʊˈkeɪʃən/]
adjective/adverb
em locação / no local / em externas
1. Filmed, recorded, or produced at a real place rather than in a studio
The director decided to shoot the entire film on-location in Italy.
O diretor decidiu filmar todo o filme em locação na Itália.
2. Happening or taking place at the actual site of an event rather than elsewhere
The news crew reported on-location from the disaster site.
A equipe de notícias informou em tempo real diretamente do local do desastre.
3. Working or operating at a specific physical location away from a main office or studio
The production team worked on-location for three months.
A equipe de produção trabalhou no local por três meses.
This term is essential in the film, television, and media industries in both the USA and Brazil. In Hollywood and Brazilian productions, on-location shooting is often preferred for authenticity and visual appeal. Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are frequent on-location shooting destinations due to their distinctive landscapes and urban environments. The term reflects the industry's preference for real-world settings over controlled studio environments.
NYC Slang
on-location; commonly used in NYC film and television industry with same meaning
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