Recce Checklist

1. OCR H540 A2 MEDIA STUDIES – G324 ADVANCED PORTFOLIO
Location Recce Checklist
Name of location Kingswoods
Things to take:
Camera ✓
Mobile phone ✓
Notebook, pen, PDA ✓
Risk assessment form ✓
Maps/directions ✓
Brief ✓
Checklist ✓
Talking to people:
Confirm ownership/responsibility N/A The location is a public place so there is no need
to talk to anyone about ownership and
responsibility.Exchange details N/A
Explain intentions N/A
Discuss fees/contract N/A
Availability and timings ✓
Local events No
Dress code Yes/​No
Copyright issues Yes/​No
Children’s details Yes​/No
Beacon Media 2014 – 2015

2. OCR H540 A2 MEDIA STUDIES – G324 ADVANCED PORTFOLIO
Transport/access:
Landmarks for directions ✓ The location is a park so there is a car park next
to it and it is easily found.
Neighbour disturbance Yes/​No
Risk of trespass Yes/​No
Internal access ✓
Vehicle access ✓
Toilets ✓
Traffic control needed? Yes/​No
Shelter ✓
Safety for hazardous environments ✓
Camera/lighting:
Position of the sun ✓ The weather will play a factor as it is outside and
so if there is rain it will mean filming may not be
able to take place.Window direction N/A
Power supply No
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
Beacon Media 2014 – 2015

3. OCR H540 A2 MEDIA STUDIES – G324 ADVANCED PORTFOLIO
Sound:
Listen ✓ At the bus stop there is a busy road next to it
which could cause problems for sound but
hopefully it won’t ruin the mood and tone of the
film.
Traffic/road works 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:
Take photos ✓
GVs/top shots ✓
Cutaways ✓
Backgrounds ✓
Events ✓
Additional contributors Yes/​No
Food/accommodation:
Eating ✓ Snacks will be taken.
Hotels No
Beacon Media 2014 – 2015