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Thomas Duke's passion for films and his unique approach to location scouting has earned him a huge following on social media. Through his Instagram account, he captured the imagination of other moviegoers by posting images of iconic scenes from the locations where they were filmed. In doing so, he manages to blur the line between fiction and reality, reminding viewers that the magic of cinema lies in the streets and corners we walk every day.

As the audience grows, Thomas remains committed to his plan to reveal "obvious and unseen" filming locations that are often overlooked. The young film student's adventures took him to different parts of London and beyond, inspiring others to understand the unseen history of cinema.

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Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 1

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 1

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One of the challenges Thomas Duke faces in his pursuit of capturing iconic movie scenes is lining up photographs with their corresponding movie screenshots. This task is a meticulous and time-consuming process that requires a keen eye for detail, as well as an in-depth understanding of the film and its visual language.

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    Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone

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    smolspeedycats
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walked up the stairs in Oxford and couldn't help thinking, "𝘏𝘦𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘴."

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    The Last Of Us (HBO)

    The Last Of Us (HBO)

    Welcome to 401 5 St SW - a random parking lot in Calgary! A parking lot now covered in snow. It was here, in the final episode, where Joel & Ellie become even closer. The pair stroll through a military camp which was actually placed here in the parking lot. A perfect place for a dystopian setting.

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    In order to perfectly align his photographs with the movie frames, Thomas must consider various factors, such as camera angles, perspectives, and lighting conditions. Additionally, he needs to ensure that his images are true to the original composition and that they evoke the same emotions as the scenes they represent.

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    Luca

    Luca

    I picked up some gelato and tried to find Luca and Alberto... oh, this place is just like heaven. To create the authentic look, the creative team headed out to the seaside villages along the coast of Italy. They soaked up the textures, colours, experiences, and structures of the stunning scenery with the help from director Enrico Casarosa - who grew up here! From the cobbled pathways to the ancient myths and legends woven throughout the Cinque Terre history, it’s all real and it’s all here ready to be discovered. I chose Vernazza out of all of the towns as it felt like the closest, visually, to what we see in Luca. The piazza seeping onto the ocean, the tightly-packed alleyways shining with character, the PESTO available here... I really can't put it into words. Time to have an adventure of a lifetime with Luca and Alberto and have the best summer ever!

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    Finding the exact locations where films were shot can also be a daunting task, particularly when dealing with movies that were filmed years ago or in remote or restricted areas. Some locations may have undergone significant changes over time, with buildings being renovated or demolished, making them nearly unrecognizable.

    Moreover, production companies often use creative license to modify or combine multiple locations to create a seamless on-screen environment. In these cases, Thomas must conduct extensive research, consult film databases, and reach out to local communities to gather information and piece together the puzzle of a movie's shooting locations.

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    The Crown

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    Moreover, production companies often use creative license to modify or combine multiple locations to create a seamless on-screen environment. In these cases, Thomas must conduct extensive research, consult film databases, and reach out to local communities to gather information and piece together the puzzle of a movie's shooting locations.

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    Paddington

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    VonBlade
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The obsession with pointless stuff (digitally erasing the cracks) drives me mental. No wonder people expect the world to be more polished than it is.

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    Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire

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    Peaky Blinders

    Peaky Blinders

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    Robert T
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Peaky Blinders was set in Birmingham, but it was filmed all over the North of England. There are terraced streets like this is nearly every town and city.

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    Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone

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    Bridgerton

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    You

    You

    Come with me as we follow Joe once more around London, this time focussing on Part 2 of ‘You’.

    I found Joe’s tree (next to Chalcot) and strolled through the magnetic atmosphere within the Lincoln’s Inn Library; supposed to be a part of Royal Holloway in the show, but Holborn in reality! A date isn’t a date without passing through Borough Market, Joe knows all the best spots – such a romantic – as he takes Kate past Bridget Jones’s flat.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this show, yes I do get slightly irritated with Joe but damn, does this show eat.

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    The Last Of Us (HBO)

    The Last Of Us (HBO)

    Joel & Ellie continue their trek on horseback as they try to find the Fireflies base. It’s here at Mount Royal University, Calgary where a pivotal scene takes place and Ellie must get Joel to safety. I had to explore the campus to find this spot! Standing in for Colorado in the show, this Calgary based uni is a fascinating location which changes up the real geography a little; they merge this uni with another uni as the duo are passing through. The 2nd is a short drive away at SAIT. Joel & Ellie make their way across campus and inside the school – expertly dressed again with CG monkeys and dystopian visuals aplenty. Cue the drama that unfolds! The setting here, as you can see, was very snowy and empty. It added to the atmospheric feel of it all, but it was a bit soggy trying to get the right shot.

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    Kelly Kenrick
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loved that it was filmed in Edmonton….downtown, and the Legislature Building, and other places in Alberta.

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    Doctor Who

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    Wonder Woman

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    Julian Slate
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that Diana? Cause if not they really got some other lady more swole than the superhero protagonist XD

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    Thor

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    The Last Of Us (Video Game)

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    I am ready to follow Joel & Ellie through the infected streets of Calgary. I loved the games growing up - crafted around the story and characters which was just so important and made them fully formed – I couldn’t wait to celebrate it in reality!

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    Coraline

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    Julian Slate
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this one's a bit of a stretch. Great movie, but glad I didn't watch it as a kid...

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    Spider-Man: Far From Home

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    Spider-Man

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    The Notebook

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    You

    You

    Welcome to the world of ‘You’! Joe now lives & works in London... although his university is in Egham. So when he walks ‘across town’ to get back home, it’s actually from Egham to Kensington... walking 20 miles in 10 seconds, hmm?

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    The Last Of Us (HBO)

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    Welcome to the now vacant store which was home to THAT super tense clicker battle. Roawwr! Located on 1201 SW street, the interiors were a set and the fungus/creepy Cordyceps were partially real, partially part of the production dressing!

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    Spider-Man: No Way Home

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    The Amazing Spider-Man

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    Sherlock

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    Outlander

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    Verified 101 Dalmatians

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    The Holiday

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    The Notebook

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    Heartstopper

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    No Time To Die

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    Spider-Man 2

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    Last Night In Soho

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    Kingsman

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    Hot Fuzz

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wells, Somerset, UK. This is the gate to the Bishop's Palace. In the film they edit out the cathedral that dominates the skyline of Wells (not pictured, but to the left of this shot). William Penn spoke to supporters outside The Crown in (the pub in the film, although the interior is different) before setting off for the American colonies and founding Pennsylvania.

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    Sandman

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    Ted Lasso

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    Indiana Jones

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    Vicki Doggurl
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You missed…. The chalkboard in the pic isn’t on the wall of the RL classroom! The two don’t match!

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    The Crown

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    Hot Fuzz

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    Captain America: Civil War

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    Nicole Sanchez
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one is actually from Captain America: Civil War. You can tell by the van and Wanda's hair behind Lang.

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    Downton Abbey

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    About Time

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    Spencer

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    Heartstopper

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    The Fleabag

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    Peaky Blinders

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    Vicki Doggurl
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should I point out that that pic is of Cillian Murphy as his Peaky Blinders character? No? Ok….

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    Last Christmas

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    1917

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    The Flatshare

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    You & Me

    You & Me

    The first scene above takes place at Telegraph Hill (a lovely spot that overlooks the city from afar).

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