Storytelling, Ethics and Workflow in Documentary Photography
Film Production Risk Assessment
1. FILM PRODUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT
Hazard Persons who may
be harmed
Property which
may be damaged
Risk controls already
in place
Risk Assessment
LOW, MODERATE,
HIGH, EXTREME
(see table)
Further action
required to control
risk ***
Hot lighting Actors & Crew N/A Turn off lighting units
when not in use
LOW Briefing which warns
actors and crew of
the danger
High up roof top
location
Actors & Crew N/A
Be careful near edge-
only go near if
necassary for a short
shot
MODERATE
Briefing which warns
actors and crew of
the danger
Lots of cables
around to trip
over
Actors & Crew STUDIO +
EQUIPMENT
Use Gaffe tape to hold
down any loose wiring
MODERATE Briefing which warns
actors and crew of
the danger
Traffic and
people when
filming busy high
street shots
Actors & Crew Cameras
Ensure space is made
around actors so they
don’t bump into things.
Always stay
concentrated
MODERATE Briefing which warns
actors and crew of
the danger