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Recce Checklist for Test Shoot

This document is a checklist for a location scout at Shakespeare Way/Nightingale Woods for a film shoot. It details what equipment is needed, such as a stills camera and mobile phone, and what is not needed, like a notebook and pen. It provides information about the location such as it being a public area so no permission is required. It also notes that actresses will be used and their availability needs to be checked. Details are given about lighting, sound, and shots that could be captured at the location. In summary, this checklist outlines the equipment, permissions, and film elements to consider for a test shoot planned at Shakespeare Way/Nightingale Woods.

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Recce Checklist for Test Shoot

This document is a checklist for a location scout at Shakespeare Way/Nightingale Woods for a film shoot. It details what equipment is needed, such as a stills camera and mobile phone, and what is not needed, like a notebook and pen. It provides information about the location such as it being a public area so no permission is required. It also notes that actresses will be used and their availability needs to be checked. Details are given about lighting, sound, and shots that could be captured at the location. In summary, this checklist outlines the equipment, permissions, and film elements to consider for a test shoot planned at Shakespeare Way/Nightingale Woods.

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Recce Checklist

Name of location:

SHAKESPEARE WAY/NIGHTINGALE WOODS

Things to take:
Stills Camera Mobile phone Notebook, pen, Programme risk assessment form Maps/directions ID Brief Checklist

Notebook and pen not needed, as will write down notes when looking through footage. Map not needed as I live down the road, and all actresses are familiar with the road and wood. No ID needed, local place open to the public of any age. Brief not needed as this is only a test shoot and therefore playing with ideas.

Talking to people:
Confirm ownership Exchange details Explain intentions Editorial policy Are passes required? Availability and timings Local events Dress code Copyright issues Childrens details


Yes No

No need to confirm ownership at any time during test footage. Woods and street open to the public therefore no need.


Yes No Yes No Yes No

Sort out next shooting date with actresses to see availability. No local events take place in this area. Costume for test shooting. No children involved in the filming.

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

Yes No Yes No

Location is right next to my house, which all the actresses are familiar with as it is local, no need for directions.


Yes No

No vehicle access, however if actresses are driving they can park at my house nearby. No traffic congestion near this area.


Yes No Yes No

No rivers/lakes nearby. Safety house nearby if extreme weathers.

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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


Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

Sun is important as were using natural light, trying to get a dim sort of feel so shooting later in the day. Outside location therefore no need for windows/power supply. Size of location is large, therefore we have a lot of open space to work with. No strobe effects being used, nor computer screens.

Yes No

No cables present. Location outside therefore no need for smoke alarms/sprinklers.

Sound:
Listen Traffic/roadworks Aircraft Electrical hazards Schools Weather Background music/PA system Air conditioner/fridges/etc Wooden floors

Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

Only sound being used is that of a previously recorded musical track, so no other sound is being used.

Things for director:


Take photos GVs/top shots Cutaways Backgrounds Events Additional contributors


Yes No

Shots of scenery/random objects for filler shots need to be taken.

Food/accommodation:
Eating Hotels

No need for hotels as everything is local, food will be present.

Check to make sure you've covered all you need and write more notes if necessary

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