Recce Checklist

Things to take:
Camera

Mobile phone

Notebook, pen, PDA

Programme risk assessment

form

Maps/directions

MMU ID card

Brief

Checklist

Recce: Location Risks/issues

Minimising risk

Questions to ask:
Confirm ownership

Explain to university in depth

Exchange details

Give contact information in case of

emergency/cancellation

Explain intentions

Aware of the crew on the premises

Discuss fees/contract

Negotiate before filming

Editorial policy
Are passes required?

Yes x No o

Availability and timings

In case of emergency, they know

where we are and

Local events on shooting

day(s)

Check website for City Centre

closure

Dress code

Yes x No o

Have to wear the costumes that

have been assigned to the
character depending on which
actor/actress is playing which role.

Copyright issues

Yes x No

Ensure copyright clearing for music

has been completed before
shooting

Childrens details

Yes o No x

Everyone in the crew is over 18

Transport/access issues:

Minimising risk

Landmarks for directions

Map

Neighbour disturbance

Yes o No x

Risk of trespass

Yes x No o

Internal access

Vehicle access

Public transport

Toilets

Toilets close by

Traffic control needed?

Yes o No x

Shelter

Safety for hazardous

environments

Tidal waters

Yes o No x

Boats/safety

Yes o No x

Gain permission before filming

Recce: Location issues

Minimising risk

Camera/lighting:
Position of the sun

Window direction

Power supply no. of

outlets?
Length of extension cable
required?

Size of location

Strobing

Yes o No
x

TV/computer screens

Yes x No
o

Is floor level?

Yes o No
x

Secure place for kit

Yes x No
o

Cables

Smoke alarms/sprinklers

Yes x No
o

Additional light required?

Yes x No
o

Sound:

Always film away from the sun

All battery powered

Minimising risk

Listen describe interior &

exterior sound
Wild track required?

Traffic/roadworks

Yes x o
No o

Aircraft

Yes o No
x

Electrical hazards

Yes o No
o

Schools

Yes x No
o

University film away from

students

Weather

Yes x No
o

Microphones are protected with foil

to keep sound a good quality

Background music/PA
system

Yes No x

Air conditional/fridges

Yes o No
x

Wooden floors

Yes x No
o

Other information needed for director:

Take photos
x

Minimising risk
For ancillary posters

GVs/top shots
Cutaway shots
Background shots

Events taking place on

those dates

Contributors available at
this location?

Yes x No o

Food/accommodation:
Eating facilities

Call sheets before filming

Minimising risk
o

o
Hotels
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