Location Recce

Potential
Locations
Descriptio
n

Photograph of the
location

Target
Woods
Woodland
outside
Northallerto
n.

Northallerto
n high
street
Northallerto
n high
street and
surrounding
areas.

Access Issues
Target Woods

Google Map (Identify the

precise location)

Is it
suitable
(think
about
genre,
narrative
,
research
youve
undertak
en)
how?
Why?
I have
chosen
this
location as
there isnt
many
people
who go
there, and
its a
woodland,
making for
some
good
camera
shots.
I have
chosen
this
location as
it is a
large area
and would
be good
for
showing
an
abandone
d town.

The woodland is accessible only through a public walking path, which is normally
ok, but after rain can get very muddy and slippy. I will wear my walking boots to
compensate for this, and make sure that I am careful when walking.

High streetThere isnt really any access issues as it is only about 1 miles away from me
and I can easily walk there.

Lighting Issues
Target woods
Being a woodland, the trees dont let though much light. However I am going to
be filming in this location in the day, so will be able to see clearly with adequate
lighting.
High street
I will be filming in this location at night however the lights stay on until about 1 in
the morning so I will have adequate lighting until then.
Sound Issues (If applicable)
I am going to record my audio separately, as I will be clearer and I will have more
flexibility as to what sounds I can input.

Risk Assessment of location.

Tick all hazards that apply at this location.
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Access
Animals / Insects
Audience / Public
Cables
Communication Failure
Confined Spaces
Costume / Make-up
Derelict buildings / Dangerous structures
Electricity
Fire / Flammable material
First Aid
Food Hygiene
Glass
Heights
Hostile / Remote environment
Machinery
Lighting
Lone working
Night operation
Noise
Roads
Set construction
Slipping, tripping, falling
Smoking on set
Stunts
Vehicles
Weather
Other:

Evaluate all the hazards ticked.

Hazard:

Floor being muddy at target woods

What could cause harm?

I could slip and sprain/ break something.

What is the likelihood of this happening?

3/10

How much harm?

It probably wouldnt be significant, however would be enough
for me to stop filming for that day.
Apply the following priorities, how will this risk be managed (provide detail)?
I will wear my walking boots, be careful where I walk and generally take care and
be aware of my surroundings.

Hazard:

Roads/ Cars

What could cause harm?

Could be involved in a car accident.

What is the likelihood of this happening?

How much harm?

1/10

If involved, harm could be quite significant.

Apply the following priorities, how will this risk be managed (provide detail)?
When filming on roads, I will be careful and aware of my surroundings, I will wear
a high-vis jacket when filming at night both in town and in target woods, I will
check for traffic before setting up my cameras in the road.

Hazard:

Legal Trouble

What could cause harm?

I could be charged as I am walking round with
camera equipment filming.
What is the likelihood of this happening?

Not very high

How much harm?

It shouldnt really be a problem as I have adamant proof that
it is for a media studies assignment.
Apply the following priorities, how will this risk be managed (provide detail)?
When carrying my equipment, I will keep the lens cap on, and carry the camera/ tripod in their bags
when not in use. I will also carry my storyboard so if asked I have proof that I am filming for media.