This document is a checklist for planning a recce visit to Wymondham Abbey. It includes sections to check equipment being brought, permissions and details to discuss with the location owner, considerations for access and transport, camera and lighting needs, potential sound issues, and notes for the director such as additional photos to take. The checklist notes that for Wymondham Abbey specifically, there are no fees, no copyright issues as it is private land, no houses nearby so no disturbance, and quiet surroundings with facilities nearby.

1. Recce Checklist
Name of location:
Wymondham Abby
Things to take:
Stills Camera

Mobile phone

Notebook, pen,

Programme risk assessment
form

Maps/directions

ID

Brief

Checklist

Talking to people:
Confirm ownership

Exchange details

Explain intentions

Discuss fees/contract

Editorial policy

Are passes required?
Yes  No 
Availability and timings

Local events

Dress code
Yes  No 
Copyright issues
Yes  No 
Children’s details
There is no contract or fees needed as it is private land and no
copyright issues.
Yes  No 
Transport/access:
Landmarks for directions

Neighbour disturbance
Yes  No 
Risk of trespass
Yes  No 
Internal access

Vehicle access

Toilets

Traffic control needed?
Yes  No 
Shelter

Safety for hazardous
environments

Tidal waters
Yes  No 
Boats/safety
There are no houses nearby so there should be no
disturbance issues. It is also public land with available
facilities very near.
Yes  No 
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2. Camera/lighting:
Position of the sun

Window direction

Power supply

Size of location

Strobing
Yes  No 
TV/computer screens
Yes  No 
Is floor level?
Yes  No 
Secure place for kit
Yes  No 
Cables

Smoke alarms/sprinklers
No power supply needed but checked the availability in case.
Yes  No 
Sound:
Listen

Traffic/roadworks
Yes  No 
Aircraft
Yes  No 
Electrical hazards
Yes  No 
Schools
Yes  No 
Weather
Yes  No 
Background music/PA system
Yes  No 
Air conditioner/fridges/etc
Yes  No 
Wooden floors
Quiet area and sound being cut out in editing anyway so no
issues.
Yes  No 
Things for director:
Take photos

GVs/top shots

Cutaways

Backgrounds

Events

Additional contributors
Yes  No 
Food/accommodation:
Eating

Hotels
Not needed as everybody leaves nearby but checked the
availability just in case

Check to make sure you've covered all you need and write more notes if necessary
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