Recce Checklists

Recce Checklist

Name of location:  Wells Beach Cafe

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Things to take:
Stills Camera	ü	In case I want to take some stills of the surroundings.
Mobile phone	ü	In case of  emergency contact
Notebook, pen,	ü	To write any additional notes about the location.
Programme risk assessment form
Maps/directions
ID
Brief	ü	To keep filming on track, and aims clear in my mind
Checklist
Talking to people:
Confirm ownership		None of this will be required when filming as we will be filming at a public place.
Exchange details
Explain intentions
Discuss fees/contract
Editorial policy
Are passes required?	Yes o No ü
Availability and timings
Local events
Dress code	Yes o No o
Copyright issues	Yes o No o
Children’s details	Yes o No o
Transport/access:
Landmarks for directions
Neighbour disturbance
Risk of trespass
Internal access
Vehicle access
Toilets	ü	Check toilets are available to use if needed
Traffic control needed?
Shelter	ü	Can use the inside of the café if weather becomes bad
Safety for hazardous environments
Tidal waters
Boats/safety
Camera/lighting:
Position of the sun	ü	Check position of the sun in terms of when I want to film (too bright/too dark)
Window direction
Power supply
Size of location	ü	Make sure the location is a good size for cast, crew and equipment.
Strobing
TV/computer screens
Is floor level?		Make sure that I avoid extremely uneven ground so filming is smooth.
Secure place for kit	Yes	When not filming make sure equipment is packed away securely and correctly
Cables
Smoke alarms/sprinklers
Sound:
Listen	ü	Make sure any surrounding sound isn’t disruptive and won’t ruin filming.
Traffic/roadworks
Aircraft
Electrical hazards
Schools
Weather	ü	Make sure weather is good to film in e.g. thunder storms are too loud and dangerous too film in.
Background music/PA system
Air conditioner/fridges/etc
Wooden floors
Things for director:
Take photos	ü	Photos of the setting will be taken in case used for digipak
GVs/top shots
Cutaways
Backgrounds
Events
Additional contributors
Food/accommodation:
Eating	ü	Make sure if cast and crew are hungry we stop to eat.
Hotels

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Name of location Train ........................................................................................................................................

Things to take:
Stills Camera	ü	In case I want to take some stills of the surroundings.
Mobile phone	ü	In case of  emergency contact
Notebook, pen,	ü	To write any additional notes about the location.
Programme risk assessment form	o
Maps/directions	o
ID	o
Brief	ü	To keep filming on track, and aims clear in my mind
Checklist	o
Talking to people:
Confirm ownership	o	None of this will be required when filming as we will be filming at a public place.
Exchange details	o
Explain intentions	o
Discuss fees/contract	o
Editorial policy	o
Are passes required?	Yes o No o
Availability and timings	o
Local events	o
Dress code	Yes o No o
Copyright issues	Yes o No o
Children’s details	Yes o No o
Transport/access:
Landmarks for directions	o
Neighbour disturbance	Yes o No o
Risk of trespass	Yes o No o
Internal access	o
Vehicle access	o
Toilets	o
Traffic control needed?	Yes o No o
Shelter	ü	Roof over train so will be sheltered if it begins to rain
Safety for hazardous environments	o
Tidal waters	Yes o No o
Boats/safety	Yes o No o
Camera/lighting:
Position of the sun	ü	Check position of the sun in terms of when I want to film (too bright/too dark)
Window direction	o
Power supply	o
Size of location	ü	Make sure cast are comfortable on the train as feet space is small
Strobing	Yes o No o
TV/computer screens	Yes o No o
Is floor level?	Yes o No o
Secure place for kit	Yes ü No o	When not filming make sure equipment is packed away securely and correctly
Cables	o
Smoke alarms/sprinklers	Yes o No o
Sound:
Listen	ü	Make sure the engine noise isn’t too distracting for the actors
Traffic/roadworks	Yes o No o
Aircraft	Yes o No o
Electrical hazards	Yes o No o
Schools	Yes o No o
Weather	Yes o No o
Background music/PA system	Yes o No o
Air conditioner/fridges/etc	Yes o No o
Wooden floors	Yes o No o
Things for director:
Take photos	ü	Take photos of the surroundings for possible digipak photos.
GVs/top shots	o
Cutaways	o
Backgrounds	o
Events	o
Additional contributors	Yes o No o
Food/accommodation:
Eating	o
Hotels	o

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Name of location: Amusements

Things to take:
Stills Camera	ü	In case I want to take some stills of the surroundings.
Mobile phone	ü	In case in need of emergency contact
Notebook, pen,	ü	To write any additional notes about the location.
Programme risk assessment form	o
Maps/directions	o
ID	o
Brief	ü	To keep filming on track, and aims clear in my mind
Checklist	o
Talking to people:
Confirm ownership	o	None of this will be required when filming as we will be filming at a public place.
Exchange details	o
Explain intentions	o
Discuss fees/contract	o
Editorial policy	o
Are passes required?	Yes o No ü
Availability and timings	o
Local events	o
Dress code	Yes o No ü
Copyright issues	Yes o No ü
Children’s details	Yes o No ü
Transport/access:
Landmarks for directions	o
Neighbour disturbance	Yes o No o
Risk of trespass	Yes o No o
Internal access	o
Vehicle access	o
Toilets	ü	Check toilets are available to use if needed
Traffic control needed?	Yes o No o
Shelter	o
Safety for hazardous environments	o
Tidal waters	Yes o No o
Boats/safety	Yes o No o
Camera/lighting:
Position of the sun	o
Window direction	o
Power supply	o
Size of location	ü	Make sure that cast and crew can fit in the location
Strobing	Yes o No o
TV/computer screens	Yes o No o
Is floor level?	Yes ü No o
Secure place for kit	Yes ü No o	When not being used, it will be looked after by a crew member
Cables	o
Smoke alarms/sprinklers	Yes o No o
Sound:
Listen	ü	Make sure the sounds of the amusement do not distract the actors from their roles
Traffic/roadworks	Yes o No o
Aircraft	Yes o No o
Electrical hazards	Yes o No o
Schools	Yes o No o
Weather	Yes o No o
Background music/PA system	Yes o No o
Air conditioner/fridges/etc	Yes o No o
Wooden floors	Yes o No o
Things for director:
Take photos	ü	Take pictures of the location for possible digipak photos
GVs/top shots	o
Cutaways	o
Backgrounds	o
Events	o
Additional contributors	Yes o No o
Food/accommodation:
Eating	o
Hotels	o

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Name of location: Wells Beach

Things to take:
Stills Camera	ü	Take photos test photos of the setting
Mobile phone	ü	In case of emergency
Notebook, pen,	ü	In case I need to take extra notes on the location
Programme risk assessment form	ü	To fill in any extra possible risks at the location
Maps/directions	o
ID	o
Brief	o
Checklist	o
Talking to people:
Confirm ownership	o	No pass or confirmation of ownership will be required as we will be filming at a public place.
Exchange details	o
Explain intentions	o
Discuss fees/contract	o
Editorial policy	o
Are passes required?	Yes o No ü
Availability and timings	o
Local events	ü	Check to see if there are any local events on the day we planned to film
Dress code	Yes o No o
Copyright issues	Yes o No o
Children’s details	Yes o No o
Transport/access:
Landmarks for directions	o
Neighbour disturbance	Yes o No o
Risk of trespass	Yes o No o
Internal access	o
Vehicle access	o
Toilets	o
Traffic control needed?	Yes o No o
Shelter	o
Safety for hazardous environments	o
Tidal waters	Yes ü No o	Check tide times so we know what day is suitable to film
Boats/safety	Yes o No o
Camera/lighting:
Position of the sun	ü	Make sure to film when lighting is at its best to keep the footage consistant
Window direction	o
Power supply	o
Size of location	o
Strobing	Yes o No o
TV/computer screens	Yes o No o
Is floor level?	ü	The part of the beach we are filming on should be level.
Secure place for kit	ü	When not filming make sure equipment is packed away securely and correctly
Cables	o
Smoke alarms/sprinklers	Yes o No o
Sound:
Listen	ü	Make sure any surrounding sound isn’t disruptive and won’t distract the actors
Traffic/roadworks	Yes o No o
Aircraft	Yes o No o
Electrical hazards	Yes o No o
Schools	Yes o No o
Weather	ü	Make sure weather is good to film in e.g. thunder storms are too loud and dangerous too film in.
Background music/PA system	Yes o No o
Air conditioner/fridges/etc	Yes o No o
Wooden floors	Yes o No o
Things for director:
Take photos	ü	Photos of the location will be taken in case used for digipak
GVs/top shots	o
Cutaways	o
Backgrounds	o
Events	o
Additional contributors	Yes o No o
Food/accommodation:
Eating	ü	Snacks will be available when requested
Hotels	o

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Name of location Wells Town (shops and streets)

Things to take:
Stills Camera	ü	In case I want to take some stills of the surroundings.
Mobile phone	ü	In case of  emergency contact
Notebook, pen,	ü	To write any additional notes about the location.
Programme risk assessment form	o
Maps/directions	o
ID
Brief	o
Checklist	ü	To remind me what scenes I want to film (particular areas)
Talking to people:
Confirm ownership	o	None of this will be required when filming as we will be filming at a public place.
Exchange details	o
Explain intentions	o
Discuss fees/contract	o
Editorial policy	o
Are passes required?	Yes o No ü
Availability and timings	o
Local events	o
Dress code	Yes o No ü
Copyright issues	Yes o No ü
Children’s details	Yes o No o
Transport/access:
Landmarks for directions	o
Neighbour disturbance	Yes o No o
Risk of trespass	Yes o No o
Internal access	o
Vehicle access	o
Toilets	ü	Check there are toilets around that are available to use if needed
Traffic control needed?	Yes o No o
Shelter	ü	Can use the inside of the shops if weather becomes bad
Safety for hazardous environments	o
Tidal waters	Yes o No o
Boats/safety	Yes o No o
Camera/lighting:
Position of the sun	ü	Check position of the sun in terms of when I want to film (too bright/too dark)
Window direction	o
Power supply	o
Size of location	ü	Make sure the location can fit cast, crew and equipment.
Strobing	Yes o No o
TV/computer screens	Yes o No o
Is floor level?	Yes ü No o	Concrete and cobbled streets which should be flat
Secure place for kit	Yes ü No o	When not filming make sure equipment is packed away securely and correctly and is supervised by a crew member
Cables	o
Smoke alarms/sprinklers	Yes o No o
Sound:
Listen	ü	Make sure any surrounding sound isn’t disruptive and won’t ruin filming e.g. large noisy crowds of people
Traffic/roadworks	Yes o No o
Aircraft	Yes o No o
Electrical hazards	Yes o No o
Schools	Yes o No o
Weather	Yes ü No o	Make sure weather is good to film in e.g. thunder storms are too loud and dangerous too film in so I will go and film some footage inside one of the shops.
Background music/PA system	Yes o No o
Air conditioner/fridges/etc	Yes o No o
Wooden floors	Yes o No o
Things for director:
Take photos	ü	Photos of the setting will be taken in case used for digipak
GVs/top shots	o
Cutaways	o
Backgrounds	o
Events	o
Additional contributors	Yes o No o
Food/accommodation:
Eating	ü	Surrounded by available places to eat is cast/crew are hungry
Hotels	o

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