Recce Checklist
Name of location: North Sea Things to take:
Stills Camera Mobile phone Notebook, pen Programme risk assessment form Maps/directions ID Brief Checklist
I wont be taking a stills camera on the boat with me but I will have the GoPro Hero 2 My mobile phone will be left at base All belongings left at base All belongings left at base Staff and students will have them at all times, for teaching purposes All belongings left at base All belongings left at base All belongings left at base
Talking to people:
Confirm ownership Exchange details Explain intentions Discuss fees/contract Editorial policy Are passes required? Availability and timings Local events Dress code Copyright issues Childrens details
All of my intentions have already been explained at base
No passes are required but all instructors must have proof of their ability to drive a boat
Very warm clothes, hat, gloves, scarf
Transport/access:
Landmarks for directions Neighbour disturbance Risk of trespass Internal access Vehicle access Toilets Traffic control needed? Shelter Safety for hazardous environments Tidal waters Boats/safety
No neighbours to disturb No risk or trespass Access for boats No toilets are near!
Wear life jackets at all times and follow the instructions of the instructor High risk of man overboard but not likely if I am careful on the boat No boats should travel too near each other but if that is the case, the instructors will know what to do
Camera/lighting:
Position of the sun Window direction Power supply Size of location Strobing TV/computer screens Is floor level? Secure place for kit Cables Smoke alarms/sprinklers
Could create glare on the footage
The size of this location is huge, but wont cause any problems for my filming
All of my kit (apart from the GoPro and fittings) will be left safely at base.
Sound:
Listen Traffic/roadworks Aircraft
Aircraft could fly over at any time but its not a problem with sound because audio is being removed and replaced with a track
Electrical hazards Schools Weather
No problem with sound and the weather. The only problem would be if I wasnt to use the waterproof casing for the camera but I am planning on doing so!
Background music/PA system Air conditioner/fridges/etc Wooden floors
Things for director:
Take photos GVs/top shots Cutaways Backgrounds Events Additional contributors
My additional contributors are the students of SST. They will have been told by this point about my intentions
Food/accommodation:
Eating Hotels
Eat before setting off Not needed