Friday, 2 October 2015

First Look at Health and Safety

Problem 1: Bringing props into school

  • Props may be too big to transport if you get the bus
  • Some props may be against school rules
  • Some things may be dangerous although not necessarily obviously dangerous (e.g. a glass bottle)
  • Some things may upset or offend people around you
Problem 2: Filming in school
  • Safeguarding - be careful who is in the shot
  • Be sure not to disturb lessons
  • Hard to control the environment e.g. noise or people in the background
  • Need permission from senior team
  • Reflections may be seen in the glass
Problem 3: Using children in the trailer
  • Need written permission from guardian
  • May need a child license if time is needed out of school
  • Children may not take instructions as they are meant/ be uncooperative
  • The content must be age appropriate both so the filming does not scare the child and because they may want to watch the completed product
  • There are limits on how many hours they can film
Problem 4: Filming in an abandoned building
  • Need to be sure who owns the building and have their permission
  • Ensure it is safe to enter (structurally safe)
  • Other people approaching the building while you are filming may be unsafe
  • It may be illegal to enter the building
  • It may not accessible for parents or emergency services if something goes wrong
  • Not everyone involved may be sensible in the area
Problem 5: Filming in a town centre
  • Must be careful what brands and labels are included in the shot
  • Less control over the environment
  • Should let owners of a company know before shooting and also people in the area
Problem 6: Travelling by bus
  • Equipment is large and may be inconvenient to travel with
  • Equipment may be stolen, lost or damaged
Problem 7: Atmospheric night shots
  • Other people may harm you or steal the equipment
  • Danger of darkness e.g. tripping, loosing items
  • May disturb others or alarm others
  • Shots may be compromised by the lack of lighting

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