For my location images, the most important things I will need to consider are the time of day, and what the weather is going to be like. This means that I must make sure that I identify the location for my shot early enough so that I can be sure that the weather conditions I want to shoot in will be correct, whether it be raining, sunny, cloud, day, or night.
Logistics -
- Make sure that I have the equipment needed for the shoot, or that it is available to borrow from CIT – make sure to book in with plenty of notice.
- Booking into the studio – making sure once again that I get the area and equipment I need for my shots.
- Identify where I will need to gain access to any prohibited areas. Whom I need to contact and any special requirements I will need.
Timeline -
- Construct a table and identify important checkpoints to ensure the project is keeping on track.
- Figure out the tasks that are more important than others, considering time etc. Prioritise what must be done first.
Access -
- Identify who to contact in relation to accessing different areas, make sure this is done with plenty of notice.
- Get after hours phone numbers of contacts just in case.
- Ensure if there is security that they know why you are there and that the person in charge knows that you are coming. Make sure you know exactly where you have to be and the time, it might be a good idea to check out the location before the day of the shoot especially if your meeting time is after dark.
Cost -
- Vehicle and petrol costs - keep receipts for taxes (billing client if working for a client)
- Access fees may be charged if shooting in certain areas.
Property releases should be obtained for interior shots and in some situations on exterior shots depending on the location the shots are taken from.
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