Advanced Production

Adv. Prod. Recce                                          Portfolio: VC / Media                                                        25/01/18

Advanced Production: Video

Carrying out a Recce

Good preparation is essential for effective media production, and before any video work takes place on location a production company will undertake a series of recces (reconnaissance).  In a recce you should thoroughly examine and check the location (s) you intend to use.  This will include checks on electrical power sources, on access for people and equipment and on health and safety generally.  The crew will also want to select a location which is appropriate in terms of its “look” and relevance to the story.  The crew can then begin to build the constraints created by the location into the production schedule.

 

After completing the recce you will need to draw a rough sketch of the areas you are going to use to give a better idea of where to put the camera and position the actor when filming.

 

You should also include in the sketch access points (if appropriate), and power points.  Identify in your sketch any potential risks or hazards to health and safety.