The document outlines the steps needed to prepare for filming a video at a location, including checking that the location is suitable, identifying any equipment or safety issues, scouting camera angles and lighting, testing sound, and coordinating logistics like parking and schedules with all involved parties. A wooden post may partially obstruct the view but is not a major issue, and there is no immediate electricity supply so fully charging cameras is important. Wind noise could be an issue for audio but will be covered by adding non-diegetic music. Filming is scheduled for the afternoon of February 21st.
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Location recce
1. Activity Is the location suitable? Additional comments
The wooden post
positioned in the way of
one of our shots is slightly
Look around the location
obstructive to the view, but
is essentially not a filming
issue
Speak to people there and
N/A
organise filming permission
Camera, props, continuity
Identify the equipment markers (to ensure actors
required return to the correct
spots/positions)
Identify any potential health
and safety issues both
people and equipment
related issues such as
presence of people not
involved in filming, video All covered in our location
equipment being set up in a risk assessment
suitable and safe location,
which doesn’t block access
points, damages the
environment or frightens
livestock.
Consider the positioning of
sun and lighting conditions
Look for interesting camera
angle shots
There is no immediate
supply available so we will
have to ensure camera
Check the electricity supply
battery is fully charged
before heading to the
location for filming
Wind/background noise
could be distracting,
Do a test on sound or video however we will be
recording, check for inserting non-diegetic
potential noise problems music over the top so the
natural sound can be turned
down
Confirm dates and times
Filming will happen in the
with technical crew, actors
afternoon on Wednesday
and anybody else this
21st of February
applies to
2. Arrange car parking, access,
N/A
loading and security
Make sure everybody
concerned with your video
knows what is happening
and what is expected of
them