ActionPoint Look around the location.

Comments D411 Big practise room contains musical instruments which will have to be moved. Computers and recording equipment will have to be cropped out of images.

Talk to people there, organise filming permissions.

Asked the students for permission to the room. Happy to postpone practise. Music coordinator gave the go ahead to use room.

Identify the equipment you need to use. HZ1500 GE Camera Examine and identify any potential health and safety issues Check the position of the sun and lighting. Important to move instruments safely for shoot and requires 2 people for heavy lifting. Fluorescent lighting may be a potential problem. Ensure camera settings are adjusted to this.

Look for interesting shots and camera angles.

Experiment around grand piano. Shots within lid, from side of the piano keys. Get the open shot of the grand piano with lid fully open. Shots taken with artist singing. Head shots on white walls for front cover

Check the electricity supply. (For the majority of exterior locations you will be using battery power)

Bought batteries on morning of shoot to prevent mishap.

Check the nearby car parking/transport routes

No transport necessary as location is on college campus.

Is the location suitable for production?

Yes