Recce checklist
Location name: London Piccadilly
Circus
Things to take:
Camera
Mobile phone
Notebook, pen,
PDA
Risk
assessments
Maps/directions
ID
X
X
X
X
X
Notes:
Camera and tripod for filming
Mobile phone for emergency use
Risk assessments to be carried at all
times
Maps to guide to London and sat nav
Talking to people:
Confirm
ownership
Exchange
details
Explain
intentions
Discuss
fees/contract
Are passes
required?
Availability and
timings
Local events
Dress code
Copyright issues
Childrens
details
Local events need to be considered
and a local events calendar needs to
be checked not busy time preferred
for filming
Public location, accessible 24/7
X
X
-
Transport/access:
Neighbour
disturbance
Risk of trespass
Vehicle access
Toilets
Traffic control
needed?
Shelter
Boats
Tidal waters
Notes:
Notes:
X
X
-
Good vehicle access and 24/7 multistorey car park
Public toilets accessible nearby
Camera/lighting:
Position of
sun/moon
Window
direction
Power supply
Is floor level?
Secure place for
kit?
Cables
Smoke
alarms/sprinklers
Notes:
Street lights will be relied upon for
evening filming
X
X
Filming from pavement, floor
generally level
Sound:
Traffic
Aircraft
Electric hazards
Schools
Weather
Wooden floors
X
X
X
-
Notes:
Road traffic may be heavy and air
traffic may be present from local
airports
Weather forecast to be checked
before filming
Things for director:
Take photos
Backgrounds
Events
Additional
contributors
X
X
X
Notes:
Some still photographs to be taken
for digipak
Backgrounds provided by scenery,
buildings and advertising screens
Food/accommodation:
Local events calendars to be checked
Food
Hotels
Notes:
X
-
Overnight accommodation not
required
Plenty of local food shops