TFOM - Location Recce Checklist - House

Recce Checklist

Name of location: House

Things to take:	Complete	Notes
Camera	YES
Mobile phone	YES
Notebook, pen, PDA	YES
Programme risk assessment form	YES
Maps/directions	N/A	This will not be necessary as my cast know where I live and they will be getting lift arrangements.
Student ID card	N/A
Brief	YES
Checklist	YES
Talking to people:	Complete	Notes
Confirm ownership	YES	I have checked with my mum that she is okay for my cast to film my single camera drama at our house.
Exchange details	NO
Explain intentions	NO
Discuss fees/contract	NO
Editorial policy	NO
Are passes required?	Yes      No
Availability and timings	YES	I have arranged with my cast as to what time I want them at location.
Local events	NO
Dress code	Yes     No
Copyright issues	Yes     No
Children’s details	Yes     No
Transport/access:	Complete	Notes
Landmarks for directions	NO
Neighbour disturbance	Yes     No
Risk of trespass	Yes     No
Internal access	YES
Vehicle access	YES
Toilets	YES
Traffic control needed?	Yes     No
Shelter	YES
Safety for hazardous environments	YES	I already checked and made sure that everything is safe and that it is a nice working environment.
Tidal waters	Yes   No
Boats/safety	Yes   No
Camera/lighting:	Complete	Notes
Position of the sun	N/A	The sun will not effect my visuals, except for the outdoor scene. However this will be a short scene so the sun shouldn't heavily affect it.
Window direction	YES
Power supply	YES
Size of location	BIG
Strobing	Yes     No
TV/computer screens	Yes     No
Is floor level?	Yes     No
Secure place for kit	Yes    No
Cables	NO
Smoke alarms/sprinklers	Yes     No
Sound:	Complete	Notes
Listen	YES	I have done sound tests of the background noises in my house, there are some minor noises such as air conditioning, heating, floor boards and people outside. However in post-production I will edit this out.
Traffic/roadworks	Yes    No
Aircraft	Yes     No
Electrical hazards	Yes     No
Schools	Yes    No
Weather	Yes      No
Background music/PA system	Yes     No
Air conditional/fridges	Yes     No
Wooden floors	Yes     No
Things for director:	Complete	Notes
Take photos	YES
GVs/top shots	YES
Cutaways	YES
Backgrounds	YES
Events	NO
Additional contributors	Yes      No
Food/accommodation:	Complete	Notes
Eating	YES	I will be providing snacks, my cast can bring their own lunches. I will also supply them with stuff to drink to keep them hydrated.
Hotels	NO	This will not be necessary because the shoot is only three hours and they all live nearby.

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