2. It refers to a pre-filming visit to a location
to work out its suitability for shooting,
including access to necessary facilities and
assessment of any potential lighting or
sound issues, and is closely related to
location scouting.The term 'recce' is also
used in radio and television production.
3. It is an important pat of the preparation
and research processes to meet potential
contributors, assess locations and research
stories.The information that you gather
from this will be useful for planning scripts
and filming schedule.While carrying out
recces, it’s important to ensure that risk
assessments are carried out.
4. During filming, Location Managers are in
charge of managing all aspects of shooting in
each location.They have to make sure that
the cast and crew knows how to get to the
filming location.
5. The first step before carrying out a recce is to prepare a
checklist.This should include where the location/s are and
what information you aim to gather from the recce.
A quick example list:
1. Is the location quiet enough for talking heads interview?
2. Is there a power source for charging batteries, setting up
lighting and what voltage?
3. What is the access for vehicles ad kit?
4. Do I need to take a camera with me to test contributors
on screen?
5. What are the health and safety considerations?
6. The primary role of the location manager is to identify
and find ideal locations for a film shoot.They also report
to the Producer Director and Production Designer.The
ideas and decisions made by the Director’s creative
vision for the film, that are made in pre-production, helps
the location manager to make the correct decisions
about potential locations. Not only are they in charge of
finding the correct locations but they also have to take
into account accessibility, the shooting schedule and
budget.They then have to negotiate the costs and terms
of hire, which may include crew and vehicle access and
noise reduction. Once they have conducted the findings,
they often will illustrate them using a photographic
storyboard in the production office.
7. After filming, Location Managers have to
make sure that the location is cleaned and
locked up, to then be able to return it to its
owners in good condition. Any damage must
be reported to the production office and any
insurance claims dealt with.
