
Location Recce and Pre-Production Planning Guide
Discover the importance of conducting a location recce and learn how to plan effectively for film productions. Explore the key aspects of a location recce, from assessing suitability for shooting to creating detailed documentation. Get insights into administration requirements, production planning, and the essential steps for pre-production.
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Pre-Production Year 1 Creative Media Production
Aims and Objectives Discuss the purpose and formats of a location recce Produce a location recce All students will understand the basic layout of a location recce for the purposes of future film productions
Administration (Admin) Dictionary Definition: The organisation and planning of a business, event or project. Why is admin required for film production?
Planning a Production Define filming locations Realisation of the original script Equipment and resources Legal/Confidentiality Staff/Roles Costs Risks/Hazards Communication
Documentation Planning: Potential ideas (mindmap/moodboard) Initial brief (idea or objective) Secondary research (study of genre/influences/response to existing products) Primary research (focus group/questionnaire/survey/interviews/online communication) Research results (a summary of what your research shows) Preparation Final treatment (synopsis/target audience/content) Script Shot list Storyboard Photographic storyboard (with light tests) Location recce Floor plan (with lighting) Budget, equipment and resources list (including lights) Production schedule Staff roles Risk assessment Lee and James covered this this Lee and James covered Today we will focus on this Today we will focus on this
Recce Assessing a location s suitability for shooting: Noise or light pollution Power source and vehicle/equipment access Health and safety Legal (public, advertising, loss of local business earnings etc.) Facilities (Toilets, shelter, refreshments etc.) Environmental (direction of sun, wind, shadows, tides, sun set/rise etc.) Location (size, ground (is it level is it stone, grass etc.)) Local contacts Potential filming issues
Recce Checklist http://okproductionsemily.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/untitled.png
Recce Table http://image.slidesharecdn.com/healthandsafetyrecce-131122080158-phpapp02/95/slide-1-638.jpg?cb=1385128941
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Kenilworth Castle Noise or light pollution Power source and access Health and safety Legal Facilities Environmental Location Local contacts Potential filming issues
Task You must produce a location recce for the Shottery Playing Fields. Is it suitable for filming? What are the potential risks, obstacles and considerations? Walk around the perimeter of the Shottery making notes and taking pictures
Recce Structure Name of place and location Images Possible Problems Potential Risks