1. Recce Checklist
Name of location:
Wymondham Train Tracks
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
Public land with public facilities nearby. The land is no longer
in use and no houses nearby so there are no disturbance
issues
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
There is no power supply nearby but other than the camera
and the tripod no extra equipment is needed for this set so will
not require a power supply.
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
It is a remote area and other than the rare passing car sound
is not an issue. Also any sound will be cut out in editing
anyway.
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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