Thursday, 13 February 2014

Recce Checklist For My VT Clip.

Recce Checklist

Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk.

Things to take:
Complete
Notes
Camera
Yes.

Mobile phone
Yes.

Notebook, pen, PDA
Yes.

Programme risk assessment form
Yes.

Maps/directions
Yes.

Student ID card
Yes.

Brief
Yes.

Checklist
Yes.




Talking to people:
Complete
Notes
Confirm ownership


Exchange details


Explain intentions
Yes.

Discuss fees/contract
Yes.

Editorial policy
Yes.

Are passes required?
No. 

Availability and timings
Yes.
Available on the Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 5am and 5pm, and can only film during those hours.
Local events
Yes.
There are no nearby local events anywhere nearby the competition.
Dress code
No. 
No dress code, though advisable to dress warm clothes that will not be damaged by mud.
Copyright issues
No. 
Shouldn't be any issues with copyright at all.
Children’s details
No. 
There should be no children’s identities within the shots as it is mainly focusing on the racing.



Transport/access:
Complete
Notes
Landmarks for directions
Yes.
There are signs directing people to the location within the forest where the competition is being held
Neighbour disturbance
Yes. 
There are no nearby neighbours that could possibly be disturbed.
Risk of trespass
No. 
It is public grounds, and there is no risk of trespassing.
Internal access
Yes.
The area is open and accessible almost everywhere except for the race track itself.
Vehicle access
Yes.
There is a road leading up to the main focus point of the racing course – including the start and finish – although will be filled with parked cars and vans.
Toilets
Yes.
There are portable toilets on location.
Traffic control needed?
Yes. 
Traffic control will already be on site for the competition.
Shelter
Yes.
There is a small marque/tent and there is the shelter of the trees.
Safety for hazardous environments
No.
There’s not much shelter within the area, so it is advisable to sit in the car if there is a hazard.
Tidal waters
No. 
N/A.
Boats/safety
No. 
N/A.



Camera/lighting:
Complete
Notes
Position of the sun
Yes.
Should not affect the filming at all.
Window direction
No.
N/A.
Power supply
No.
No power supplies on location.
Size of location
Yes.
Wide and open forest with a road leading through it. Should have no problems.
Strobing
No. 
N/A.
TV/computer screens
No. 
N/A.
Is floor level?
No. 
Floor is extremely uneven so care should be taken.
Secure place for kit
No. 
There is no place to secure kit so it should be kept in sight at all times or hidden and locked away within the car.
Cables
Yes.
There are some cables around the clocks/timers/countdowns and other electrical equipment needed to time the races.
Smoke alarms/sprinklers
No. 
N/A.



Sound:
Complete
Notes
Listen


Traffic/roadworks
No. 
 No nearby traffic except for cars coming to/from the race.
Aircraft
Yes. 
The occasional aircraft passing overhead, but not often and not overly loud.
Electrical hazards
No. 
N/A.
Schools
No. 
N/A.
Weather
Yes. 
The weather could affect things as can be windy/rainy.
Background music/PA system
No. 
N/A.
Air conditional/fridges
No.
N/A.
Wooden floors
No. 
N/A.



Things for director:
Complete
Notes
Take photos
Yes.

GVs/top shots
Yes.

Cutaways
Yes.

Backgrounds
Yes.

Events
Yes.
No events taking place nearby except for the competition itself.
Additional contributors
Yes. 
N/A.



Food/accommodation:
Complete
Notes
Eating
Yes.
There is a small burger van on location that sells
Hotels
No.
No hotels are required as we are only planning to film for one day.




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