Recce Checklists

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Recce Checklist Norwich For Teenagers

Name of location: Chapelfield (Outside front) Norwich, NR2

Things to take:Stills Camera Mobile phone

Taking mobile to contact crew if necessary at any time.

Notebook, pen,

Taking notepad and pen to write down notes.

Programme risk assessment

form Taking risk assessment to keep crew informed of dangers.

Maps/directions I know how to get there so these arent necessary, but map and directionsadded for crew just in case.

ID

Brief Checklist

To make sure I dont forget anything.

Talking to people:

Confirm ownership

Exchange details

Explain intentions

I must know what I intend to get done on the day of filming, so no time iswasted. I must explain this to the crew as well.

Discuss fees/contract

Editorial policy

Are passes required?YesNo

Availability and timings

Local events

Dress codeYes No

Crew must not wear bright colour clothes, so everybody keeps focused onthe tasks. Clothing must also be suitable for their job, which will not putthemselves or anybody in danger.

Copyright issuesYesNo

Music will not be played onsite, so this is not an issue. As there will bemembers of the public walking past, I must make sure that the shots avoiddistinctive clothing. Re shots may be necessary.

Childrens detailsYesNo

No children will be needed for the shoot, and the only children who might bein shot will be in the background. Posters will be located around, so they canexplain what is happening.

Transport/access:

Landmarks for directions

Neighbour disturbanceYesNo

Where I will be filming is a shopping area, and no noise which we will bemaking will disturb any neighbours in the area.

Risk of trespass Yes No It is a public space, so we will have to make sure people are aware thatfilming is taking place i.e. Verbal, or through signs/ posters.

Internal access


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Vehicle access Crew can park in Chapelfield car park, and the fee will be reimbursed at theend of filming. (If needed)

Toilets

Toilets onsite.

Traffic control needed?YesNo

No Cars are allowed in the area where we will be filming.

Shelter

There is shelter nearby so if the weather turns, we can use this location.

Safety for hazardousenvironments

Tidal watersYesNo

Boats/safetyYesNo

Camera/lighting:Position of the sun

We do not want glare on the cameras, and must make sure that if thecamera is facing the sun, we change the positioning of the camera.

Window direction

Power supply

Size of location

StrobingYesNo

All shots will be shot in conjunction with a tripod, so this should not be aproblem.

TV/computer screensYes No

There is a large TV screen in the area where we will be filming (part ofChapelfield), and we must make sure that the camera is set up to work withmonitors, so we dont get lines going across it as this will lookunprofessional.

Is floor level?YesNo

The ground may be uneven on the location, so I will have to use the spiritlevel built into the tripod to make sure the camera is level.

Secure place for kitYesNo

Crew must know that it is a public place, and to be aware that they mustkeep an eye on equipment at all times.

Cables

As it is a public place, I must make it clear that cables may be a hazard(Look at Risk Assessment for further info.)

Smoke alarms/sprinklersYesNo

Sound:

Listen No Audio is needed for the shoot, so any noise will not benoticed.

Traffic/roadworksYesNo

AircraftYesNo

Electrical hazardsYesNo

SchoolsYes No

There is a school close by, but the children will be at school during ourshooting slot, so it shouldnt be a problem.

WeatherYes No

There may be wind, however due to no audio being recorded, this will not bea problem.

Background music/PA systemYesNo


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Air conditioner/fridges/etcYesNo

Wooden floorsYesNo

Things for director:

Take photos

Pictures will be taken of the location, so the director knows the size of the

location without having to keep visiting it. This will save time.

GVs/top shots

Cutaways

Backgrounds

Events

Additional contributors YesNo

Food/accommodation:

Eating

Light snacks will be available on site.

Hotels The filming is taking place during the day, so hotels are not necessary.

Check to make sure you've covered all you need and write more notes if necessary

Map + Directions to Chapelfield from A47;


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Name of location: Chapelfield Gardens Norwich, NR2


Taking mobile to contact actors/ crew if necessary at any time.

Notebook, pen,





ID

Brief Checklist


Talking to people:

Confirm ownership

Exchange details

Explain intentions

I must know what I intend to get done on the day of filming, so no time iswasted. I must explain this to the crew too.


Editorial policy



Local events

Dress codeYes No



Music will not be played onsite, so this is not an issue



Transport/access:



Chapelfield is away from houses, so we should not disturb any neighbours.No early mornings, or late finishes are planned, so we will be shootingduring reasonable hours.

Risk of trespassYes No

It is a public space, so we will have to make sure people are aware thatfilming is taking place i.e. Verbal, or through signs/ posters.

Internal access

Vehicle access Crew can park in Chapelfield car park, and the fee will be reimbursed at theend of filming. (If needed)


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Toilets

Toilets onsite.


Shelter


Safety for hazardous

environments

Tidal watersYesNo

Boats/safetyYesNo

Camera/lighting:

Position of the sun

We do not want glare on the cameras, and must make sure that if the

camera is facing the sun, we change positioning of the camera. If this in notplausible, we will have to wait for the sun to move (i.e. change the order ofthe shots)

Window direction

Power supply

Size of location

StrobingYes No


TV/computer screensYesNo


The ground may be uneven on the location, so I will have to use the spiritlevel built into the tripod to make sure the camera is level.



Cables


Sound:

Listen

Traffic/roadworks

YesNo

There may be roadworks in the area; however we are not recording sound

here, so this will not be a problem.

AircraftYesNo


SchoolsYes No

There is a school close by, but the children will be at school during ourshooting slot, so it shouldnt be a problem.

WeatherYes No




Wooden floorsYesNo


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Take photos

Pictures will be taken of the location, so the director knows the size of thelocation without having to keep visiting it. This will save time.

GVs/top shots

Cutaways

Backgrounds

Events


Food/accommodation:

Eating




Map + Directions to Chapelfield Gardens from A47;


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Name of location: St Stephens Street Norwich



Notebook, pen,



form


ID

Brief Checklist

To make sure that I dont forget anything

Talking to people:

Confirm ownership

Exchange details

Explain intentions

I will explain to the crew what I intend to achieve and what shots I want.


Editorial policy


The area is a public space, so passes are not needed.


Local events

Dress codeYes No

All members of the crew must not wear bright colour clothes, so everybodykeeps focused on the tasks. Clothing must also be suitable for their job,which will not put themselves or anybody in danger.


No music etc. will be playing.

Childrens details YesNo

No children will be needed for the production, so no consent will need to begranted. The only children who may appear will be in the background, andthe camera will never be focused on them.

Transport/access:



Filming is taking place in a busy shopping area, so this wont be an issue.


As it is a public space, trespass may be an issue. We will have to try andmake the public aware of what is happening. Due to the nature of the piecewhich is being made, having the public in shot will be a positive.

Internal access

Vehicle access

Vehicles are allowed in the area; however this wont be an issue due to thenature of what I am filming.


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Toilets

Toilets are not on site, however there are toilets nearby


This will not be needed

Shelter

Filming is being taken place outside however there is shelter nearby


environments

Tidal watersYesNo

Boats/safetyYesNo

Camera/lighting:

Position of the sun


camera is facing the sun, we change positioning of the camera.

Window direction

Power supply

Size of location

There are some small parts on St Stephens Street, however, I havechecked, and there is suitable space for the places where I want to film.

StrobingYes No




The floor will not be level, however I will use the spirit level on the tripod tomake sure the shots are level and professional.



Cables

The cables may be a safety hazard, so crew must be warned about thisfrom the start (look at Risk Assessment Form)


Sound:

Listen

Vehicle and public noise

Traffic/roadworks Yes No There may be road works in the area, so I will have to check nearer the timewhether they will be happening on the day of filming.

AircraftYesNo


SchoolsYesNo

There is a school close by, however I will be filming during school hours,and if they are out for any reason, this shouldnt cause a problem to theshots which I need.

WeatherYesNo

There may be wind, however I am not recording sound on the day of filming,so this wont be a problem.




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Wooden floorsYesNo


Take photos


GVs/top shots

Cutaways

Backgrounds

Events


Food/accommodation:

Eating

Light snacks will be on site for the crew.



Map + Directions to St Stephens Norwich from A47;


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Name of location: Theatre Street, Norwich



Notebook, pen,



form


ID

Brief Checklist


Talking to people:

Confirm ownership

Exchange details

Explain intentions



Editorial policy




Local events

Dress codeYes No



No music etc. will be playing. No actors will be used, however I must beaware of any distinct clothing of passers by.


No children will be needed for the production, so no consent will need to begranted. The only children who may appear will be in the background, andthe camera will never be focused on them.

Transport/access:



Filming is taking place in a public area, and the activity being undertaken willbe quiet, so this will not be an issue.


As it is a public space, trespass may be an issue. It is a road which manybus routes use, so I will have to be aware that filming here may take longerthan initially planned,

Internal access

Vehicle access

Vehicles are allowed in the area; and buses may be an issue.


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Toilets



This will not be needed. Even though the road gets busy at peak periods,some traffic will add to the atmosphere.

Shelter

Filming is being taken place outside however there is shelter nearby


environments

Tidal watersYesNo

Boats/safetyYesNo

Camera/lighting:

Position of the sun



Window direction

Power supply

Size of location

StrobingYes No




The floor will not be level; however I will use the spirit level on the tripod tomake sure the shots are level and professional.

Secure place for kit YesNo Crew must know that it is a public place, and to be aware that they mustkeep an eye on equipment at all times.

Cables



Sound:

Listen

Vehicle and public noise

Traffic/roadworksYes No

There may be road works in the area, so I will have to check nearer the time

whether they will be happening on the day of filming.Aircraft

YesNo


SchoolsYesNo

There is a school close by, however I will be filming during school hours,and if they are out for any reason, this shouldnt cause a problem to theshots which I need.

WeatherYesNo

There may be wind; however I am not recording sound on the day of filming,so this wont be a problem.




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Wooden floorsYesNo


Take photos


GVs/top shots

Cutaways

Backgrounds

Events


Food/accommodation:

Eating




Map + Directions to Theatre Street from A47;


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Name of location: The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich



Notebook, pen,





ID

Brief Checklist


Talking to people:

Confirm ownership

Exchange details

Explain intentions



Editorial policy



Local events

Dress codeYes No






Transport/access:



Where I will be filming is a public area, and no noise which we will bemaking will disturb any neighbours in the area.


Internal access


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Vehicle access Crew can park in The Forum car park, and the fee will be reimbursed at theend of filming. (If needed)

Toilets

Toilets onsite.


No cars are allowed in the area where we will be filming.

Shelter



Tidal watersYesNo

Boats/safetyYesNo

Camera/lighting:Position of the sun


Window direction

Power supply

Size of location

StrobingYesNo



Is floor level? YesNo The ground may be uneven on the location, so I will have to use the spiritlevel built into the tripod to make sure the camera is level.



Cables



Sound:

Listen No Audio is needed for the shoot, so any noise will not be

noticed.Traffic/roadworks

YesNo

AircraftYesNo


SchoolsYes No

WeatherYes No


Background music/PA system YesNo



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Wooden floorsYesNo


Take photos


GVs/top shots

Cutaways

Backgrounds

Events


Food/accommodation:

Eating




Map + Directions to The Forum, Norwich from A47;


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Name of location: Travelodge Norwich, City Centre



Notebook, pen,



form


ID

Brief Checklist


Talking to people:

Confirm ownership

Exchange details

Explain intentions

I must explain to the crew what shots we need. I must stress that it is a paidlocation, and all shots must be done on the day, as we cant shoot thereagain.

Discuss fees/contract Editorial policy

Are passes required?Yes No

Passes are needed to gain access to Travelodge. All crew will have a passto gain access.


Local events

Dress codeYes No

All members of the crew must not wear bright colour clothes, so everybodykeeps focused on the tasks. Clothing must also be suitable for their job,which will not put themselves or anybody in danger. The actor must wearsuitable casual clothing for the part without and distinct brands.

Copyright issues

Yes

No

No music etc. will be playing. I must make sure that there are no brands in

shot within the room.


No children will be needed for the production, so no consent will need to begranted.

Transport/access:



Filming is taking place within a hotel, so this will not be a problem.

Risk of trespassYesNo

Passes are needed to gain entry, and the public are not allowed in the hotelroom. The location is paid for and is private.

Internal access

Vehicle access No vehicle access is needed.


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Toilets

Toilets are available on site.


The production is taking place inside, so this is not needed.

Shelter

The production is taking place in a hotel, so the weather will have no diverseeffects on production.


environments

Tidal watersYesNo

Boats/safetyYesNo

Camera/lighting:

Position of the sun

The production is taking place inside, so this is not going to be a problem.

Window direction

Power supply

Size of location

StrobingYesNo


Is floor level?Yes No

The floor in the hotel should be level, however basic checks will be made tomake sure of this..

Secure place for kit

Yes No

CCTV is around the building, so the kit will be secure at all times.

Cables

The cables may be a safety hazard, so cast and crew must be warnedabout this from the start (look at Risk Assessment Form)


Sound:

Listen NONE OF THESE APPLY DUE TO NO AUDIO BEINGNEEDED FOR THE RECORDING


AircraftYesNo


SchoolsYesNo

WeatherYesNo


Air conditioner/fridges/etc

Yes No

There will be noises from the air con etc. however no sound is needed for

the recording, so this will not be a problem.

Wooden floorsYesNo


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Take photos

Due to it being a paid location, we cannot take images inside of the location,however there are images of the rooms on websites such as flicker, tripadvisor etc.

GVs/top shots

Cutaways

Backgrounds

Events


Food/accommodation:

Eating




Map + Directions to Travelodge Norwich City Centre from A47;


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Name of location: UEA Sports Park/ Earlham Park, Norwich NR5



Notebook, pen,





ID

Brief Checklist


Talking to people:

Confirm ownership

Exchange details

Explain intentions



Editorial policy


It is an open area, so anybody could be there on the day.


Local events

Dress codeYes No






Transport/access:



As I will be filming in a park and near a sports centre, there will be noneighbours who I can disturb.


Internal access


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Vehicle access Crew can park in Earlham Park car park, and the fee will be reimbursed atthe end of filming. (If needed)

Toilets

Toilets are nearby, but at a 60p charge. Inform crew of this before arrival.


The shots in the park will be fine, however nearer the Sports Park may bean issue. No traffic control, but re shots may be needed.

Shelter



Tidal watersYes No

There is a river at Earlham Park. We will want shots of this, so I will have towarn crew of the dangers, and take appropriate Health and Safety checksfor this area.

Boats/safetyYesNo

Camera/lighting:

Position of the sun


Window direction

Power supply

Size of location

StrobingYesNo




The ground may be uneven on the location, especially in the park, so I willhave to use the spirit level built into the tripod to make sure the camera islevel.



Cables



Sound:

Listen No Audio is needed for the shoot, so any noise will not benoticed.


AircraftYesNo


SchoolsYesNo

WeatherYes No

There may be wind, however due to no audio being recorded, this will not be

a problem.Background music/PA system

YesNo


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Wooden floorsYesNo


Take photos

Pictures will be taken of the location, so the director knows the size of the

location without having to keep visiting it. This will save time.

GVs/top shots

Cutaways

Backgrounds

Events


Food/accommodation:

Eating




Map + Directions to Earlham Park/ UEA from A47;


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Name of location: St Stephens Car Park, Queens Road, Norwich

Things to take:

Stills Camera Mobile phone


Notebook, pen,


Programme risk assessmentform

Maps/directions I know how to get there so these arent necessary, but map and directionsadded for crew just in case

ID

Brief

Checklist


Talking to people:

Confirm ownership

Exchange details

Explain intentions



Editorial policy


The car park is a public space, so passes are not needed.


Local events

Dress codeYes No



No music etc. will be playing so this is not an issue.


No children will be needed for the production, so no consent will need to begranted. The only children who may appear will be walking by, and thecamera will never be focused on them.

Transport/access:



Filming is taking place in a busy car park, so this wont be an issue.


As it is a car park, people may walk past, however as it is being filmed at thetop of the car park, trespass should not be an issue.

Internal access

Vehicle access

Vehicles are allowed in the area as its a car park!); however this wont bean issue due to the nature of what I am filming.


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Toilets

Toilets are available on site


This will not be needed

Shelter

Filming is within a car park and shelter is provided


environments

Tidal watersYesNo

Boats/safetyYesNo

Camera/lighting:

Position of the sun



Window direction

Power supply

Size of location

StrobingYes No




The floor may not be level; however I will use the spirit level on the tripod tomake sure the shots are level and professional.


Cables



Sound:

Listen Due to me filming without audio, none of these

will be a problem.

Traffic/roadworks Yes No

AircraftYesNo


SchoolsYesNo

WeatherYesNo



Wooden floorsYesNo


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Take photos


GVs/top shots

Cutaways

Backgrounds

Events


Food/accommodation:

Eating




Map + Directions to St Stephens Car Park, Queens Road, Norwich from A47;


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Name of location: Prince of Wales Road, Norwich



Notebook, pen,



form


ID

Brief Checklist


Talking to people:

Confirm ownership

Exchange details

Explain intentions



Editorial policy




Local events

Dress codeYes No

All members of the crew must not wear bright colour clothes, so everybodykeeps focused on the tasks.


No music etc. will be playing. No actors will be used; however I must beaware of any distinct brands on clothing of passersby.

Childrens details YesNo No children will be needed for the production, so no consent will need to begranted. The only children who may appear will be in the background, andthe camera will never be focused on them.

Transport/access:



Filming is taking place in a public area, and the filming will be carries outwith minimal noise.


As it is a public space, trespass may be an issue. It is a road which links tothe city and the train station. I must film at non peak times, so these is lessrisk of trespass, and also reduce the H&S risk.

Internal access Vehicle access

Vehicles are allowed in the area, so I need to be aware that re shots may benecessary for some shots.


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Toilets



This will not be needed. Most of the shots will be shots of logos on thenightclub doors so only large vehicles will get in the way.

Shelter

Filming is being taken place outside however there is shelter nearby.


environments

Tidal watersYesNo

There is a river near to the location, but filming will not be taking place there.

Boats/safetyYesNo

Camera/lighting:

Position of the sun



Window direction

Power supply

Size of location

StrobingYes No






Cables



Sound:

Listen No audio will be taken from this location, so noise

is not an issue.

Traffic/roadworks Yes No

AircraftYesNo


SchoolsYesNo

WeatherYesNo



Wooden floorsYesNo


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Take photos


GVs/top shots

Cutaways

Backgrounds Events

Additional contributorsYesNo

Food/accommodation:

Eating




Map + Directions to Prince of Wales Road, Norwich from A47;


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Name of location: Thorpe, Norwich Train Station



Notebook, pen,



form

Maps/directions I know how to get there so these arent necessary, but map and directionsadded for crew just in case

ID

Brief Checklist


Talking to people:

Confirm ownership

Exchange details

Explain intentions



Editorial policy


A train ticket is needed to get on the platform, but its a public place.


Local events

Dress codeYes No



No music etc. will be playing so this is not an issue.

Childrens details YesNo

No children will be needed for the production, so no consent will need to begranted. The only children who may appear will be walking by, and thecamera will never be focused on them.

Transport/access:



Filming is taking place in a train station, so the noise we will be making willnot be a disturbance.


As it is a train station, we are likely to get people walking in front of us.

Internal access

Vehicle access

Trains will be in the area, but this is the whole point of the shoot.

Toilets

Toilets are available on site


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I will be able to see the train timetable, and work out when it will be busy ornot.

Shelter

Shelter is available on site.


environments Train track make crew aware of hazards (see Risk Assessment form)

Tidal watersYesNo

Boats/safetyYesNo

Camera/lighting:

Position of the sun

We do not want glare on the cameras, and must make sure that if thecamera is facing the sun, we change positioning of the camera.

Window direction

Power supply

Size of location

StrobingYes No







Cables The cables may be a safety hazard, so crew must be warned about thisfrom the start (look at Risk Assessment Form)


Sound:

Listen Due to me filming without audio, none of these

will be a problem.Traffic/roadworks

Yes No

Aircraft YesNo


SchoolsYesNo

WeatherYesNo



Wooden floorsYesNo


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Take photos


GVs/top shots

Cutaways

Backgrounds

Events


Food/accommodation:

Eating



Check to make sure you've covered all you need and write more notes if necessaryMap + Directions to Thorpe Road, Norwich Train Station from A47;


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Name of location: City College Norwich Photography Studio


Taking mobile to contact actors/ crew if necessary at any time.

Notebook, pen,



form


ID

Brief Checklist


Talking to people:

Confirm ownership

Exchange details

Explain intentions

I will be creating testimonials, so I must explain what I want to the cast.


Editorial policy


Passes are needed to gain access to CCN grounds.


Local events

Dress codeYes No

All members of the crew must not wear bright colour clothes, so everybodykeeps focused on the tasks. Clothing must also be suitable for their job,which will not put themselves or anybody in danger. The actors/ cast mustwear suitable casual clothing without and distinct brands.


No music etc. will be playing.


No children will be needed for the production, so no consent will need to begranted.

Transport/access:



Filming is taking place within a studio, so this will not be a problem.

Risk of trespassYesNo

Passes are needed to gain entry, and the public are not allowed on theColleges ground without consent.

Internal access

Vehicle access No vehicle access is needed.

Toilets

Toilets are available on site.


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The production is taking place in a studio, so this is not needed.

Shelter

The production is taking place in a studio, so the weather will have nodiverse effects.


environments

Tidal watersYesNo

Boats/safetyYesNo

Camera/lighting:

Position of the sun The production is taking place in a studio, so this is not going to be aproblem.

Window direction

Power supply

Size of location

StrobingYesNo


Is floor level?Yes No

The floor in the studio is level, so this wont be a problem.

Secure place for kitYes No

CCTV is around the building, so the kit will be secure at all times.

Cables The cables may be a safety hazard, so cast and crew must be warnedabout this from the start (look at Risk Assessment Form)


Sound:

Listen NONE OF THESE APPLY DUE TO BEING IN A SOUNDPROOF STUDIO


Aircraft

Yes

No


SchoolsYesNo

WeatherYesNo


Air conditioner/fridges/etcYes No

The studio has air con, however we have tested it, and it does not pick upthe sound during the recording. If needed, we can turn it off whilst filming.

Wooden floorsYesNo


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