*old* Recce Checklist

Recce Checklist


A Recce Checklist is a list of requirements that must be completed or looked into before starting to film a film, these include; Things to take, Talking to people, Sound, Things for director, Food/Accommodation. They vary between films because may aspects you may not use Eg Weather, Wooden Floors, Student ID, and Traffic/Roadworks, but most will stay current to all films and will be vital when producing it with some note worthy ones being; Camera, Mobil Phones, Notebook/Pen/PDA, Risk Assessment form, Maps/Directions, Checklist, Confirm ownership, Availability and timings, Copyright issues, Listen, Take Photos, Eating and Hotels

Recce Checklist

Name of location ........................................................................................................................................

Things to take:	Complete	Notes
Camera
Mobile phone
Notebook, pen, PDA
Programme risk assessment form
Maps/directions
Student ID card
Brief
Checklist
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
Neighbour disturbance	Yes     No
Risk of trespass	Yes     No
Internal access
Vehicle access
Toilets
Traffic control needed?	Yes     No
Shelter
Safety for hazardous environments
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
GVs/top shots
Cutaways
Backgrounds
Events
Additional contributors	Yes      No
Food/accommodation:	Complete	Notes
Eating
Hotels

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