1. LOCATION SCOUT INFORMATION
Prior to filming on set we will undergo an extensive location recce of the area. Within
my production I have three locations. My primary location is the director’s bedroom
which will be used for most of my production. Before filming, the bedroom will
undergo a widespread scout with details on safety checks for all the main props
used in set. For example, the bed will need to be checked for any loose parts which
could injure my crew or actors. If this was to happen, the reputation of our crew will
severely reduce subsequently meaning work within the industry will be harder to get in the future.
As inspiring film producers, we can afford to waste time with preventable errors.
Further scouting which we need to endure include that of my secondary location, the school. We
will be filming within a corridor therefore we need to sure it is safe. This shouldn’t take
too long as it is a legal requirement by the school to keep their property safe. However,
I will need to ensure it is safe for filming. Another precaution which we need to take into
account is the time of filming. If we filmed during the lunch break, there is increased chance
that other children will be running around the corridor meaning it will be very hard to film.
By having the set busy there is an increased chance of injury to our actors and crew. Not only do we
need to make sure our actors are all safe whilst filming but our equipment. If we were to break this
equipment, we would have to pay. This could possibly mean we may not be able to use the
equipment at a later date from the same source.
Another location which we will use within our project will be the editing suite. This suite will be the
Mac Suite within the school, with our close links with the school have enabled us to increase
professionality without having to spend extortionate amounts of money. The editing stage will be
hoped to be completed in stages enabling us to concentrate on
parts before moving on. The director will set realistic deadlines
meaning we can make sure we can release the production when
first stated. We don’t want to miss the deadlines as it can possibly
mean we will have to rush subsequently possibly making our
production less professional. We will be using Adobe Premiere
Pro meaning we have increased chances of
success. If we used iMovie or another amateur
piece of software, the chances of reaching our aim is
decreased.
2. HEALTH & SAFETY –
RISK ASSESSMENT
The health and safety requirements which we require include a risk assessment with resolutions of
problems. For example, if one of our actors was injured I would have to explain
who I would contact and how. This process can be tedious but is fundamental prior
to filming as without this clearance there is a chance actors / crew could sue the
production company if they are liable for any dangers. For my production, I have
created a risk assessment spreadsheet with all the possible dangers which we
need to take into consideration. This document has been signed by the
director and his team, this means that the creator of the risk assessment doesn’t
take full blame if something unexpected happened. Some dangers are not preventable therefore
this cannot be covered within the risk assessment; however, most hazards should be outlined in this
document, so they can use other resolutions to solve this unanticipated problem.
BEDROOM SCHOOL CORRIDOR
3. This following document is a risk assessment designed for an amateur short film:
Within this document, the creators follow many
conventions of a risk assessment. These
conventions include the hazard and how it can
prevented. The risk rating is also included to show
to the director and the manager on the set the
severity of the hazard. Hazards such as a door are
rated low as its unlikely that anyone willaccidently
close their fingers in the door. On the other hand,
hazards like a fire are rated at the high end
because there is a chance that either hair or
another loose item may get set alight.
Unpreventable errors like a natural disaster will
not be recorded on this article however the
director may have to reschedule recording
accordingly.
Within the pre-production stage of my production, prior to filming I will need to carry out adequate health
and safety regulations which allows me to make sure all my actors and crew members are safe during
filming. Another regulation which I need to be wary of is the medical needs for my crew. These needs
include medication which needs to be taken throughout the day. Further precautions we need to take is
about the food eaten on set, this includes nuts as there are many people now with nut allergies. Due to
this, I will need a medical form from every crew member including the actors. This legal document will be
signed so I can make sure the medication doesn’t affect timings. Furthermore, within the industry there is
a large percentage of religious people who require timeouts within the day to pray. We will give every
member enough time to travel to the required place but expect them to return after. We will make our
schedule around this to increase efficiency especially as time is important in my production
4. HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK ASSESMENT FOR FILMING
LOCATION OF SHOT HAZARD RISK
RATING
HOW IT CAN BE PREVENTED?
Bedroom Bed 2 Make sure all slats on bed are
secured + no loose nails/
screws.
Chair 2 Make sure chair is stable + can
hold the weight of actor +
adjusted to height of actor
Door 1 Make sure no one walks into
door when they are opening it +
mind fingers when closing the
door
Phone 1 Make sure you keep phone in
safe place after using it.
School Corridor Bags 2 Clear all bags from the corridor
to prevent injury
Children Running 2 Film at quite times to eliminate
children running into actors
Paintings 1 Make sure no one accidently
knocks off a painting on the
walls.
Swinging Doors 1 Be Careful when walking
through doors – open both
ways.
Mac Suite Mac 2 Make sure you are careful when
in mac suite – don’t hit the macs
over
Directors Name:
Directors Signature:
