My Recce checklist

Recce Checklist

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

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