Recce Checklist

Name of location Lower Olland Street (A144) .......................................................................................................................................

Things to take:

Stills Camera Yes Props for the shoot: fake sheriffs badge, plastic toy gun, sunglasses and moustache, cigarettes

Mobile phone Yes

Notebook, pen,

Programme risk assessment form

Maps/directions

ID

Brief

Checklist

Talking to people:

Confirm ownership Churchyard is open to the public. Should be no problem taking pictures outside.

Exchange details

Explain intentions

Discuss fees/contract

Editorial policy

Are passes required? No

Availability and timings

Local events

Dress code No

Copyright issues No

Children’s details No

Transport/access:

Landmarks for directions

Neighbour disturbance No

Risk of trespass No

Internal access

Vehicle access

Toilets

Traffic control needed? No

Shelter

Safety for hazardous environments

Tidal waters No

Boats/safety No

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Camera/lighting:

Position of the sun *Location fairly open space, framing of shots may be hindered by position of grave stones.

Window direction

Power supply

Size of location *

Strobing No

TV/computer screens No

Is floor level? No

Secure place for kit No - Be mindful of kit when unattended.

Cables

Smoke alarms/sprinklers Yes No

Sound:

Listen

Traffic/roadworks Yes

Aircraft Yes No

Electrical hazards Yes No

Schools Yes No

Weather Yes No

Background music/PA system Yes No

Air conditioner/fridges/etc Yes No

Wooden floors Yes No

Things for director:

Take photos

GVs/top shots

Cutaways

Backgrounds

Events

Additional contributors Yes No

Food/accommodation:

Eating

Hotels

Check to make sure you've covered all you need and write more notes if necessary

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