- the lighting is appropriate
- the terrain is suitable for camera movements such as - tracking shots
- there is minimal background noise - which would affect quality of film
- the area is practical - ie: easy to get to, cost of travel, and open to the public
We have constructed a risk assessment and identified potential hazards of the location, for example - weather and clothing, slips and trips, and the possibility of injury due to scratches and stings.
- Firstly, in case of wet weather affecting our camera equipment, and crew members - we have decided to bring an umbrella which would cover the camera and therefore prevent damage, and all crew members should bring waterproof clothing to ensure comfort and efficiency throughout the day.
- Slips and trips can be addressed by all crew members wearing appropriate footwear, and being sensible, ie - not running through the woods.
- Scratches and stings can be avoided by sensibility, and bringing a first-aid kit with plasters and anti-septic wipes.
In terms of planning we have already discussed potential ideas we could use for the Location Recce. For example -
- we put forward the idea of a psychological horror, whereby an actor eats mushrooms in the forest and a series of disturbing events take place. Moreover, adopting this idea would mean we can explore the usage of editing - so we could ensure that we have a good knowledge of editing techniques for our coursework. This idea was also inspired by English independent film - 'A Field in England' (Wheatley, 2010)
- alternatively, we had the idea of an actor discovering a used weapon buried in the woods, and uncovering a hidden mystery behind the object - this would be filmed in the style of a slasher horror.
- Another idea which was discussed surrounded the genre of body horror; however we later dismissed this idea due to practicality and cost issues relating to the availability of pro-filmic effects.
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