My Recce Checklist

Recce Checklist

Name of location: South Essex College

Things to take:	Complete	Notes
Camera	Yes	Camera Phone
Mobile phone	Yes
Notebook, pen, PDA	Yes
Programme risk assessment form
Maps/directions
Student ID card	Yes
Brief
Checklist	Yes
Talking to people:	Complete	Notes
Confirm ownership
Exchange details
Explain intentions
Discuss fees/contract
Editorial policy
Are passes required?	Yes      No
Availability and timings
Local events
Dress code	Yes     No
Copyright issues	Yes     No
Children’s details	Yes     No
Transport/access:	Complete	Notes
Landmarks for directions	Yes
Neighbour disturbance	Yes     No
Risk of trespass	Yes     No
Internal access
Vehicle access	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Traffic control needed?	Yes     No
Shelter	Yes
Safety for hazardous environments	Yes
Tidal waters	Yes     No
Boats/safety	Yes     No
Camera/lighting:	Complete	Notes
Position of the sun
Window direction
Power supply
Size of location
Strobing	Yes     No
TV/computer screens	Yes     No
Is floor level?	Yes     No
Secure place for kit	Yes    No
Cables
Smoke alarms/sprinklers	Yes     No
Sound:	Complete	Notes
Listen
Traffic/roadworks	Yes    No
Aircraft	Yes     No
Electrical hazards	Yes     No
Schools	Yes     No
Weather	Yes      No
Background music/PA system	Yes     No
Air conditional/fridges	Yes     No
Wooden floors	Yes     No
Things for director:	Complete	Notes
Take photos	Yes
GVs/top shots
Cutaways
Backgrounds	Yes
Events	No
Additional contributors	Yes      No
Food/accommodation:	Complete	Notes
Eating	Yes
Hotels	Yes

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