Sample Recce

Activity Is the location suitable for production

Additional comments

Look around the location Yes Suits the convention of the horror genre

Talk to the people there, organise filming permissions

yes Disclaimers are signed

Identify the equipment you need to use

Identified and prepared

Final check with cast before filming

Examine and identify any potential health and safety issues (both people and equipment related issues e.g. crown numbers being controlled; using safe cabling practices and video equipment being set up in a sensible location that does not block access points or that damages the environment and frightens livestock)

All health and safety issues are taken into consideration and necessary precautions have been made

There are many risks are present by being inside a house but most are protected, however certain scenes like the bath have taken more steps to ensure the casts safety and crews in overcrowding

Check the position of the sun and lighting conditions

Checked and will consider whilst filming

Natural lighting will be used from the house lights

Look for interesting shots and camera angles

yes Additional ideas may appear whilst filming on location

Check the electricity supply. (for the majority of exterior locations you will be using battery power)

Yes, owners are given permission to use

Natural lighting will be used by lights and only when needed

Do a test sound/video recording and check for potential noise problems (traffic noise may be a problem; in a location on a main flight path to an airport?)

yes Also with testing sound, scenes will be viewed immediately after to check that the scene is correct

Confirm times and dates with technical crew/actors or anybody you are interviewing etc.

Yes, location accessible Date and time is decided to suit cast and crew

Arrange car parking, access, loading, security, where possible.

Location is suitable Cast/ crew dropped off minimal transport used

Make sure everybody concerned with your video production knows what is happening and what is expected of them when on location

The location is suitable for production/ cast and crew use

Everyone is informed and will be briefed on details before the scene begins