location checklist

1. Location Recce Checklist
Name of location Beacon School Entrance
Things to take:
Camera   Take spare batteries for camera
 Make sure the phone is fully charged
 Take floor plans
Mobile phone 
Notebook, pen, PDA NO
Risk assessment form 
Maps/directions NO
Brief 
Checklist 
Talking to people:
Confirm ownership/responsibility   There will be know fee, but a contract
should be signed
 Give personal information
Exchange details 
Explain intentions 
Discuss fees/contract 
Availability and timings 
Local events NO
Dress code NO
Copyright issues NO
Children’s details NO
Transport/access:
Landmarks for directions NO  There is a car park for vehicles is
requested as permission will need to be
acquired
Neighbour disturbance NO
Risk of trespass NO
Internal access YES
Vehicle access YES
Toilets YES
Traffic control needed? NO
Shelter YES
Safety for hazardous environments YES

2. Camera/lighting:
Position of the sun 
Window direction 
Power supply NO
Size of location 
Strobing NO
TV/computer screens NO
Is floor level? YES
Secure place for kit YES
Cables NO
Smoke alarms/sprinklers YES
Sound:
Listen YES
Traffic/road works NO
Aircraft NO
Electrical hazards NO
Schools YES
Weather YES
Background music/PA system NO
Air conditional/fridges NO
Wooden floors NO
Things for director:
Take photos YES
GVs/top shots NO
Cutaways YES
Backgrounds YES
Events NO
Additional contributors NO
Food/accommodation:
Eating NO  Food is not provided- Food should be
brought with them, or brought from the
shop nearby.
Hotels NO