Recce Checklist

Things to take:	Complete	Notes
Camera	Y
Mobile phone	Y
Notebook, pen, PDA	Y
Programme risk assessment form	Y
Maps/directions	Y
Student ID card	Y
Brief	Y
Checklist	Y
Talking to people:	Complete	Notes
Confirm ownership	Y
Exchange details	Y
Explain intentions	Y
Discuss fees/contract	Y
Editorial policy	Y
Are passes required?	Yes      No	Yes, to enter the college you will need a ID pass.
Availability and timings	Y	Opening time- 8am-10pm, 6days a week,
Local events	Y	Open evenings
Dress code	Yes     No
Copyright issues	Yes     No
Children’s details	Yes     No
Transport/access:	Complete	Notes
Landmarks for directions	Y	Southend central (train)
Neighbour disturbance	Yes     No
Risk of trespass	Yes     No
Internal access	Y
Vehicle access	Y
Toilets	Y
Traffic control needed?	Yes     No
Shelter	Y
Safety for hazardous environments	Y
Tidal waters	Yes     No
Boats/safety	Yes     No
Camera/lighting:	Complete	Notes
Position of the sun	Y	Compass.
Window direction	Y
Power supply	Y
Size of location	Y
Strobing	Yes     No
TV/computer screens	Yes     No
Is floor level?	Yes     No
Secure place for kit	Yes    No
Cables	Y
Smoke alarms/sprinklers	Yes     No
Sound:	Complete	Notes
Listen	Y
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	Y
GVs/top shots	Y
Cutaways	Y
Backgrounds	Y
Events	Y
Additional contributors	Yes      No
Food/accommodation:	Complete	Notes
Eating	Y
Hotels	Y