Summary
We decided that a second filming session was required to further test our camera techniques, settings and movements so we chose to focus on establishing shots of the local townscape and tracking shots from a moving vehicle, all for possible use in our New wave project. We decided to split into two groups in order to get as much footage as possible in the limited time frame we were given, one group would travel by car and obtain tracking shots from various angles from within, while the other would go to a high vantage point which in this instance was a local multi-story car park to film establishing shots of the local area.
Equipment
The equipment we decided to take along with us is as follows:
- 3 500D DLSR Cameras
- 1 Compact digital still camera
- 4 SD cards of 4GB or higher
- 1 Tripod
OH&S:Occupational Health and Safety
During this second filming session we were going to be visited a new area, which brings up a wide range of new hazards and dangers which will need to be addressed to ensure the safety of crew members. The weather was overcast and rather cold with high wind speeds so that would need to be taken into consideration, the crew was also advised to wear appropriate warm clothing beforehand. The vast array of hazards and risks involved with our location would need to be looked into as we were going to the top of a local multi story car park so certain risks would need to be observed such as:-
- Risk of injury whilst traversing stairwell(s)
- Risk of damaging equipment whilst traversing stairwell(s)
- Risk of injury on escalators/elevators
- Risk of high wind speeds whilst on roof of location
- Risk of falling off roof of location
- Risk of falling from roof of location due to high wind speeds
- Risk of falling from roof of location due to crew member misconduct e.g. climbing on safety rails
- Risk of dropping equipment from roof of location endangering people below
- Risk of falling whilst carrying equipment
- Risk of injury due to crew misconduct
- Risk of damage to equipment due to crew misconduct/misuse
- Risk of damage to public property due to equipment misuse
- Risk of damage to public property due to crew misconduct
- Risk of harmful/un-hygienic items in the area
- Risk of cars coming up access ramps
- Risk of being hit by cars coming up access ramps
- Risk of fire
- Risk of unfavourable weather postponing filming
- Ensuring crew members traverse stairwells in a calm, cautious manner
- Ensuring whenever possible to use elevators to minimise risk of injury on stairwells
- Ensuring that all equipment is shared equally to each crew member whilst being carried to minimise risk of one member being over encumbered and falling causing damage to equipment and/or injury to themselves
- Ensuring that appropriate clothing is worn to maximise efficiency
- Ensuring that all crew members stay at least 1-2 meters away from edge of location roof behind safety railings
- Ensuring that no crew member performs acts of misconduct or behaves in an inappropriate manner to minimise risk of injury and/or damage to equipment
- Ensuring that all members move around the filming area in a calm manner e.g. not running or any sudden quick movements
- Ensuring that all equipment when not in use is kept clear of areas of location likely where crew members would walk
- Ensuring that all equipment is securely operated with at all times e.g. tripods securely locked in place and cameras held with both hands and strap around them to prevent damage
- Ensuring that crew keep clear of access ramps in case cars arrive
- Ensure that there is an easily accessible fire escape route
- Make sure that there are no harmful items e.g. broken glass in the area
- Making sure that once equipment has fulfilled its use it is properly packed away and carried in a reasonable manner
- Ensuring that all crew members are informed to keep behind safety rails, keep away from car access ramps, no running, behave inappropriately etc.
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