TFOM - Loction Recce Checklist - Field (near The Ivory Rooms)

Recce Checklist

Name of location: Field near The Ivory Rooms

Things to take:	Complete	Notes
Camera	YES	I will be filming on a Canon 100D
Mobile phone	YES
Notebook, pen, PDA	YES
Programme risk assessment form	YES
Maps/directions	N/A	I will not be needing directions as I know the area well
Student ID card	N/A	No ID will be needed
Brief	NO
Checklist	YES
Talking to people:	Complete	Notes
Confirm ownership	N/A	This is a public land and can be used by whoever
Exchange details	NO	I will not feature any of the general public
Explain intentions	N/A
Discuss fees/contract	N/A
Editorial policy	NO
Are passes required?	Yes      No
Availability and timings	NO	I will organise with my cast times and dates nearer the shoot
Local events	NO
Dress code	Yes     No	I have briefed my cast on what they have to wear
Copyright issues	Yes     No
Children’s details	Yes     No
Transport/access:	Complete	Notes
Landmarks for directions	NO
Neighbour disturbance	Yes     No	We will be making little noise so this in no problem
Risk of trespass	Yes     No	There is an off limits farm nearby, we will make sure to avoid this crossing
Internal access	YES	Easily get into through gate
Vehicle access	NO	You can drive right up to the entrance, we will walk in from there
Toilets	NO	We can pop to the toilets up the hughstreet if neccesary
Traffic control needed?	Yes    No
Shelter	NO
Safety for hazardous environments	NO
Tidal waters	Yes     No
Boats/safety	Yes     No
Camera/lighting:	Complete	Notes
Position of the sun	COULD CHANGE	The position of the sun is subject to change, as long as it doesn't rain, the shoot will carry on.
Window direction	N/A
Power supply	NO
Size of location	VERY BIG
Strobing	Yes     No
TV/computer screens	Yes    No
Is floor level?	Yes     No	The floor isn't completely even, but this doesn't matter because my cast will be moving around.
Secure place for kit	Yes    No
Cables	NO
Smoke alarms/sprinklers	Yes    No
Sound:	Complete	Notes
Listen	YES	There are many nature sounds and the sound of the breeze
Traffic/roadworks	Yes    No	Hopefully my sound equipment will cut this out, failing that I'l edit it out in post.
Aircraft	Yes     No
Electrical hazards	Yes     No
Schools	Yes     No
Weather	Yes      No	I am hoping the wind will hold off for when I'm filming, if not I will have to up the sound levels.
Background music/PA system	Yes     No
Air conditional/fridges	Yes     No
Wooden floors	Yes     No
Things for director:	Complete	Notes
Take photos	YES	I have visited the location and made sure everything is ok. I have taken pictures to assess that it is suitable, as well as checking out the background noises.
GVs/top shots	YES
Cutaways	YES
Backgrounds	YES
Events	NO
Additional contributors	Yes      No
Food/accommodation:	Complete	Notes
Eating	YES	I will provide snacks and drinks for my cast
Hotels	NO	No hotel organising will be required as the shoot will only take two hours and they live local.

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