Location Recce - School Classroom

This documentation is evidence of a location recce for a school classroom. A location recce is essentially an evaluation of a possible location option and is completed during the location scouting process. It evaluates what the location would be used for and if it is suitable for filming. This evaluation is based on its availability, access to toilets/ catering/ parking/ electricity and what hazards there are there. Moreover, most film producers include a picture of the location within the recce so it is easier to understand what the location looks like whilst comparing location recces. Most of the time a location recce is completed by someone going to the location site and evaluating its suitability and health and safety issues, they then decide if they want to film in that location. I have completed my location recce in a table because it is efficient and easy to read. It displays all information needed in an organised and simple way. An organised and simple location recce will make the preproduction process and location scouting process much easier when evaluating the suitability of a location. A location recce impacts my final production because it helps me decide if a location is suitable for all necessary needs. My final production could be very different depending on the locations I choose to film in. A location can affect the mise-en-scene, the filming process and the overall look of the scenes filmed in those locations. If I do not complete a location recce and randomly choose a location that I think looks good then the filming process could be difficult. This is because The filming process may arrive and when I get the the location I could realize that there is no food available nearby or there are no toilets available nearby, I may also realize that the location is very hazardous. Next, I may have to complete the whole location scouting process again which would delay the release of my film. A good location can make the filming process much easier. My location recce is professional and industry standard, it includes all important information that I need to now about a location as a film producer and all in displayed in an efficient way.    

Prepared By

Millie Oates

Date

12 March 2020

Location Details	Doe Quarry Ln, Dinnington, Sheffield
Scene/ Purpose of Filming	Location for the film and where Tessa receives her school project

Site Contact Name	Mrs. J Fisher	Address	Doe Quarry Ln, Dinnington, Sheffield S25 2NZ
Contact Telephone	01909 550066
Permissions	Permission granted	Access	School gate
		Electricity Supply	Yes
Availability	8.30am - 4.00pm	Food	School cafeteria
		Parking	Yes
Points of Interest	Mrs. Fisher’s classroom	Toilets	School toilets in building
		Sunlight	No. There are only Windows
Safety Issues	Electricity – Be careful of equipment  Classroom Furniture - Move unnecessary furniture and be careful not to trip  Windows - Keep windows shut
Overall Suitability	Suitable and easily acceptable

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