What is RECCE Berlin?
As photographers and other creatives we all know how important it is to view every frame as a whole. Knowing how to create a color scheme and contrast in an image is one thing that separates a lot of professionals from hobbyists. The right location and angle can be a deciding factor in how your project turns out. And while a lot of us walk the streets of Berlin with an open photographic eye to find those places, it would still be a great advantage to have online resources that allow a broader view. RECCE is a growing online database that does just that! Not only are there more than 200 filterable locations available right now but these are also equipped with all the relevant information that a creative needs to work with. So get started right now and see what it has to offer for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
During the last couple of years, we’ve been systematically scouting the inner neighborhoods of Berlin looking for locations that could be of some value to any photographers, filmmakers or other creatives.This database is now available to you on RECCE Berlin. Additionally we implemented filters on the website so you can quickly find the best locations for your specific needs and also provided every entry with a great amount of relevant information.
RECCE premium is your way to unlock the full potential of the location scouting tool. With premium you will have access to our full library of amazing locations all around Berlin. Also you will be able to see all ten monthly new additions to our database instead of only two public spots.
RECCE helps you find the perfect location or inspiration for your next project. We try to give you all the relevant information that we think is important to you. However we strongly recommend for you to visit your desired location before shooting to make sure everything is the way you need it to be.
After finding your desired location here on RECCE, there will (to our knowledge) not be any additional fees for visiting it. If you’re not sure whether it’s allowed to shoot at a specific spot, we advise you to ask the people in charge at that location. An entry on RECCE is not equal to a filming or photography permit.
In that case you can use the report button under the specific entry of that location. We will then try to correct the images, address or wrong information
No. If there are any doubts whether you can enter the area around a RECCE Location you should contact the people in charge. RECCE doesn’t take responsibility for any trespassing committed based on an entry on our website. An entry on RECCE is not equal to a filming or photography permit.
In that case you can use the report button under the specific entry of that location. We will then get in contact with you and check your request. If we approve your request, we will take down the entry
Website Specific Questions
The RECCE Rating is a curated rating by us. Right now it’s not possible for users to rate the locations on their own. The rating consists of following criteria:
- Possibility of side light or backlight on location
- Clean and visible color scheme
- Depth
- Ability to move freely on location
A lower rating doesn’t mean that a location is bad. It just means that a few of the criterias aren’t met. A location with a two star rating could still be very valuable to some people because it could still fit their color scheme or specific style. If a location was truly bad it wouldn’t be on RECCE.
With every entry of a location on RECCE we recommend specific times (CEST) when it’s the best time to shoot there. This recommendation is based on the sun movement around the location. Usually we recommend time slots in which theres the possibility for sidelight or backlight for a subject moving in front of the location.
You can leave feedback via email at mail@recce-berlin.de. If you find that a spot is not the way it’s shown here on RECCE you can also use the report button on the specific location and let us know.
