Location Recce Checklist

1. Location Recce Checklist
Name of location The Beacon School
Things to take:
Camera
Mobile phone
Notebook, pen, PDA
Risk assessment form
Maps/directions
Brief
Checklist
Talking to people:
Confirm
ownership/responsibility
Introduce idea and offer email address as
method of further communication. Discuss the
possibly ofgranting permission.
Exchange details
Explain intentions
Discuss fees/contract
Availability and timings
Local events
Dress code No
Copyright issues No
Children’s details No

2. Transport/access:
Landmarksfor directions Turn left after passing Banstead Methodist
Church upon turning offthe A217 road. Plenty of
parking on the road outside. Most of interior is
open for access. No vehicles needed on theactual
location. Toilets inside. Necessary safety
imposed for potential dangers.
Neighbour disturbance No
Risk of trespass No
Internal access Yes
Vehicle access No
Toilets Yes
Traffic control needed? No
Shelter
Safety for hazardous
environments
Camera/lighting:
Position of the sun Sunset. Windows face in various positions. Pay
attention when choosing camera angles to
ensure effective lighting. Plug sockets for
charging if necessary. Location is reasonably
sized. All classrooms have a computer screen, if
needed.
Window direction
Power supply
Size of location
Strobing No
TV/computer screens Yes
Isfloor level? Yes
Secure place for kit Yes
Cables Yes
Smoke alarms/sprinklers Yes

3. Sound:
Listen Sound depends on the time of day. Noisy in
school hours, although it’s rarely more than
ambient soundoutsideofschool hours. Potential
electrical hazards.Weather to be observed when
filing outside scenes for continuity and looking
after the kit as to not get damaged.
Traffic/road works No
Aircraft No
Electrical hazards Yes
Schools Yes
Weather Yes
Background music/PA
system
No
Air conditional/fridges Yes
Wooden floors Yes
Things for director:
Take photos
GVs/top shots
Cutaways
Backgrounds
Events
Additional contributors No
Food/accommodation:
Eating Cafés and a supermarket within 10minutewalking
distance.Hotel not needed.
Hotels No
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