Thursday, 3 October 2013

Location Recce.

Location Reece


A Location is a Checklist for everything you need to consider at your locations and when making your production piece.
This includes;

  • Things to take with you
  • Talking to people
  • Transport/access
  • Camera/Lighting
  • Sound
  • Things for the director
  • Food/accommodation
Things take you need to make sure you have a camera, a mobile phone, notebook, risk assessment forms, maps/directions, student ID card, Brief and the checklist its self.

Talking to people will include forms such as confirm ownership, exchange details, explain intensions, discuss fees/contract, Editorial policy, Passes, availability, timings, local events, dress codes, copyright issues, children's details.

Transport/access will include landmarks for directions, neighbour disturbance's, risk of trespass, internal access, vehicle access, toilets, traffic control needed? shelter, safety for hazards, tidal waters and boats/safety.

Camera/lighting you need to think about position of the sun if out doors, window directions, power supply, size of location, strobing, TV/computer screens, is floor level? secure place for kit, cables and smoke alarms or sprinklers.

When thinking about sound you need to think about traffic/roadworks, air craft, electrical hazards, schools, weather, background music, air conditional/fridges and wooden floors.

For the director you need to take photos, top shots, cutaways, background, events and additonal contributors.

Food/accommodation if needed you need to think about eating or hotels.





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