A location recce has various different sections which need to be filled in. First of all there is a complete box in which it is either a yes or no answer or a tick to make sure you have done it. The second part is a notes box in which any notes can be made if necessary. The various different sections are;
- Things to take
- Talking to people
- Transport/access
- Camera/lighting
- Sound
- Things for director
- Food/accommodation.
The things to take section should include a list of items which are necessary when going on a location recce. These items are camera, mobile phone, notepad/pen, risk assessment form, map/directions, student ID, the brief and the checklist itself. All these items are very important because they help you to finalise the location management and make sure that is is accessible for your film and that you have the right permission.
The talking to people section is aimed at ownership and that anyone you film in the location grants you the director the permission to film them. You also need to explain to the extras in the location what the films purpose is and you also need to exchange details incase anything goes wrong. An editorial policy also needs to be carried out with the location manager. This is where you explain how you are going to edit the location to make them look. The purpose of this is to avoid anyone suing you or complaining. Local events and any possible dress codes also need to be discussed.
When on a location recce transport and access is an important factor which needs to be included. This section covers key landmarks, hazardous environments, available toilets for the cast and crew and shelter. Camera and lighting is also covered in the location recce. This covers the position of the sun so that the lighting is perfect on the camera. This section also covers the size of the location and level flooring as well as secure places to keep kit.
My personal location recce
When on a location recce transport and access is an important factor which needs to be included. This section covers key landmarks, hazardous environments, available toilets for the cast and crew and shelter. Camera and lighting is also covered in the location recce. This covers the position of the sun so that the lighting is perfect on the camera. This section also covers the size of the location and level flooring as well as secure places to keep kit.
My personal location recce
Recce Checklist
Name of location : Southend College
and outside plaza
Things to take:
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Complete
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Notes
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Camera
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Yes
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Mobile phone
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Yes
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Notebook, pen, PDA
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Yes
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Programme risk
assessment form
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Yes
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Maps/directions
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Yes
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Student ID card
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Yes
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Brief
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Yes
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Checklist
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Yes
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Talking to people:
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Complete
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Notes
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Confirm ownership
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Yes
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Refer to head office/reception to confirm
individual ownership
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Exchange details
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No
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Not exchanged any details
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Explain intentions
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No
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The intention is to make a student film
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Discuss
fees/contract
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No
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No fees or contract necessary
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Editorial policy
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Yes
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Will be filmed in a positive manor
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Are passes
required?
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Yes No
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Passes will be required when entering the
college
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Availability and
timings
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Yes
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The college is open from 8 o clock to 10 o
clock at night
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Local events
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Yes
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There will be various events taking place
throughout the year
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Dress code
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Yes No
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There is no set dress code
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Copyright issues
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Yes No
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No copyright issues
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Children’s details
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Yes No
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Details and permission will be required for
under 18s
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Transport/access:
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Complete
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Notes
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Landmarks for
directions
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Yes
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Significant landmarks are the main college
and the central train station
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Neighbour
disturbance
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Yes No
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Risk of trespass
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Yes No
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Internal access
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Yes
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Internal access to college with a pass
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Vehicle access
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No
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No vehicles required, travel will be on the
train
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Toilets
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Yes
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Toilets in the college
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Traffic control
needed?
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Yes No
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No traffic control required
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Shelter
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Yes
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Shelter inside the college
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Safety for
hazardous environments
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Yes
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Tidal waters
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Yes No
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Not nearby
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Boats/safety
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Yes No
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None nearby
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Camera/lighting:
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Complete
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Notes
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Position of the sun
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Yes
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East before midday and west after midday
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Window direction
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No
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Power supply
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Yes
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College supplies
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Size of location
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Yes
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Very large and accessible for cast and crew
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Strobing
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Yes No
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TV/computer screens
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Yes No
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Is floor level?
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Yes No
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Secure place for
kit
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Yes No
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No secure places but can be looked after by
a crew member
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Cables
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Yes
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Smoke
alarms/sprinklers
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Yes No
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Sound:
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Complete
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Notes
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Background noise
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Yes
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Background ambient sound , cars, lots of
people and trains
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Traffic/roadworks
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Yes No
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Very little traffic
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Aircraft
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Yes No
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Airport nearby but very little aircraft
noise
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Electrical hazards
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Yes No
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Schools
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Yes No
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School children, college and university
students
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Weather
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Yes No
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Weather can vary from windy to sunny and
rainy
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Background music/PA
system
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Yes No
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Air
conditional/fridges
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Yes No
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Air conditioning in college but it makes no
noise
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Wooden floors
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Yes No
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Marble and plastic floors
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Things for
director:
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Complete
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Notes
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Take photos
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No
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GVs/top shots
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Yes
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Cutaways
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No
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Backgrounds
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Yes
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Events
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Yes
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Additional
contributors
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Yes No
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Food/accommodation:
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Complete
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Notes
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Eating
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Yes
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Food available all up the high street
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Hotels
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Yes
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Hotels available locally
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Check to make sure you've covered all you need and write more notes if
necessary
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