A2 recce checklist_ studio
- 1. OCR H540 A2 MEDIA STUDIES – G324 ADVANCED PORTFOLIO Beacon Media 2014 – 2015 Location Recce Checklist Name of location Scream Studio Things to take: Camera Make sure I have spare batteries Make sure this is fully charged Take a pencil, to sketch floor pan Look for fire exits. Is there a first aider? Mobile phone Notebook, pen, PDA Risk assessment form Maps/directions Brief Checklist Talking to people: Confirm ownership/responsibility Offer a personalised contact card There should be no fee, but a signed contract giving consent to film within the premises is vital Try to compromise, where necessary Try to avoid/discuss best solution around any Permission must be granted by an artist, before filming. Tinkering with instruments does not comply. Exchange details Explain intentions Discuss fees/contract Availability and timings Local events Dress code No Copyright issues Yes Children’s details No
- 2. OCR H540 A2 MEDIA STUDIES – G324 ADVANCED PORTFOLIO Beacon Media 2014 – 2015 Transport/access: Landmarks for directions No The studio’s is just of the main South End Road, in Croydon. There are ample bus routes leading to and from the studio. Construction work next door is in operation Limited parking outside, so it is not encouraged. Located on the main road, there are loading bays with a thirty-minute restriction. Neighbour disturbance Yes Risk of trespass No Internal access Yes Vehicle access Yes Toilets Yes Traffic control needed? No Shelter Yes Safety for hazardous environments Yes Camera/lighting: Position of the sun Note where this is late morning to mid afternoon Observe for positioning of equipment Observe for placement of equipment Vital to plan composition, movement angle and shot type for scenes This may occur in some of the practice rooms where recording and filming is taking place. Available on request Lockers are provided on request Various filming and recording cables are kept on site and will be provided on request Window direction Power supply Size of location Strobing Yes TV/computer screens Yes Is floor level? Yes Secure place for kit Yes Cables Yes Smoke alarms/sprinklers Yes
- 3. OCR H540 A2 MEDIA STUDIES – G324 ADVANCED PORTFOLIO Beacon Media 2014 – 2015 Sound: Listen Practice rooms are sound proof, but noisy when doors are open Not low bearing, noise to a minimum Identify for potential hazard form Will not be heard within the studio In the corridor of the studio Traffic/road works Yes Aircraft Yes Electrical hazards Yes Schools No Weather No Background music/PA system Yes Air conditional/fridges No Wooden floors No Things for director: Take photos GVs/top shots Cutaways Backgrounds Events Additional contributors No Food/accommodation: Eating Yes There are several takeaway and food outlets located nearby. A vending machine is provided for immediate refreshmentHotels N/A Check to make sure you've covered all you need and write more notes if necessary
- 4. OCR H540 A2 MEDIA STUDIES – G324 ADVANCED PORTFOLIO Beacon Media 2014 – 2015