Resolution 1, Planning a Practice Shoot

Last week after analysing my pre-vis experiment and conducting some more research I felt I had developed my idea much more strongly. The next stage for me was to plan a practice shoot so that I could experiment with the symbolic shots within my piece. This would allow me to find the best way to capture certain shots thats I wasn't sure about yet and also find the ones which are most powerful and cut down the ones which aren't. It would also give myself and the camera team a chance to use the equipment and therefore be able to work out a lighting plan, equipment list and shot list ready for the actual shoot in February 2018. I aimed to use the studio within university (G28) which had an infinity table in it which is ideal for a lot of my close up object shots. It also then has a white backdrop within it as well which works in terms of filming maybe some of the wider shots. I then aimed to prepare myself for sign off and get this booked along with equipment for a full day on November 16th 9:30am till 5:30pm. I conveyed this information to my team, in particular the camera team to make sure they were able to make this which they are. I briefed Sugini so that she knew to prepare an equipment list for this shoot with her team while I worked on all the other paperwork needed for this.

I already had a learning agreement in place so I then began formulating a Treatment for this. Here it is with some suggested changes on it from my assistant Producer Katherine who is helping me with this process:

A Proposal and Treatment For ‘Separation’ (Working Title) 01/11/17 Billie Williams Copyright © 2017

Treatment Programme title: ‘Separation’ – Working Title Duration: 3:00 – 4:00 minutes Genre: Abstract Video Art Production Staff: Billie Williams (Director & Creator & Producer & Editor) Katherine Whetton (Assistant Producer) Sugini Nagaswaran (Director of Photography) Ethan Salley (Camera Operator/Assistant) Umor Hussain (Camera Operator/Assistant) Maisie Mok (Assistant Editor & Special Effects Editor) Daniel Carter (Runner) Production Date: Pre-Vis Filming, 5th February – 7th February 2018 Filming, 19th February – 23rd February 2018 Post-Production Date: Edit, 5th March 2018 – 18th March 2018 (Extra Week if Needed) Installation Preparation, 26th March 2018 – 30th March 2018 Final Submission Date: 4th April 2018

Outline Production: A visual audio journey creating video art which explores the theme of divorce, in particular, the experience within my own family. My brother and I are collaborating on this piece, with him creating the instrumental music and myself and a crew creating the visuals. This will be available as a one screen version, however my main intention is to project it into a large gallery space. This will allow me to isolate different parts of the video in different areas and maybe on different objects, using projection mapping if possible, so that the viewers can see the many stages but also emotions of my journey and be within this experience as well. The visual images will be based on symbolic evocative imagery layered with isolated body parts using gestural movement, which helps tell the emotional journey in an abstract way. Effects like macro, slow motion, repetition, collaging, double exposure and the Kaleidoscope effect will also be implemented. This will build up with the audio making a strong atmosphere for the viewer to experience while in the space. I am hoping that the viewer will then reflect upon the journey they witnessed not only observing my personal story but bringing their own life experiences towards the piece too. I am hoping to help other people, who have experiencing similar journeys release and realize their emotions as this is an experimental representation of a childhood trauma which hasn’t been commonly explored previously in this way. Target Audience: This piece is more likely to appeal to young adults and teenagers of the younger generation especially those who have been personally effected by themes of Divorce or Separation.  This is however not exclusive as it may also appeal to any age bracket who enjoy video art or have also been effected by the themes I explore as I do approach them in a symbolic way which is very open to interpretation. Talent: Billie Williams (Myself) & Dancer Visual Elements: ·      Lighting: 2 studio film lights will be used to light across the space on both sides of the subject to minimise shadow on the infinity table and the studio backdrop. ·      Camera Movement: The URSA Black Magic will remain on a tripod through out the shoot with minimal movement apart from a few pan movements, zooms, tilts and tracks however some of these will be added in post instead. ·      Editing: The Edit will be cut together to begin slow and then build up tension with speed and finally slowly calm at the end. It will be quite effects heavy with effects like slow motion, repetition, collaging, double exposure, camera movements and the Kaleidoscope effect being implemented. This is to add to the meaning and to create an intense piece. ·      Setting: This is all being filmed within a blank white studio space to create the sense that we are in an abstract mind space for this piece as it is very conceptual and symbolic. ·      Actors: Myself for the Facial and Macro Shots as it is my personal story. I will use a Dancer for the body isolation dance movements to represent myself as I am unable to Dance in this way but need it to add to the feelings and themes. ·      Props: Fish Tank, Water, Sunflower Plant in Pot, Ring, Feather, Paint, Apples, Balloons, Inks, Yellow Petals. ·      Costume: A Plain Black Vest Top and Shorts will be worn by the Dancer but it will be mostly skin seen in the body movement Shots.     Audio Elements:   An Atmospheric Electronic Musical Soundtrack will be created by The Musician ‘False Idols’ who is my Brother and will add the to the Emotional Journey we experienced. It will be created after the Visuals so that it flows with the journey I will create. Primary and Secondary Research: Self Study of my journey through 3 page subconscious writing, Samsung Infinity Hypercube, DJ Shadow Live Performances, Ben Stokes Projection Art, Childhood Trauma and Divorce Affects Research, Projection and Light Mapping Inspiration and Basics, Harvest Light Studio, Bonobo Music Videos, Macro Studio Ink and Macro Videos, Visual Audio Installations in particular- DMM Planets installation featuring the work of Japan’s Team Lab, The Tate Turbine Hall Installations, Shanghai Film Museum Installations, Video Art, Interactive Installations, Subjectivity of Camera, Montage and Poetic Videos and theories behind this (Theory of Montage, Laura Marx), Light and Projection Mapping in detail (How To), Arts and Humanities Research Council, Virtual Reality, Experiential Design and POV particularly within creating empathy, Symbolism Essentials (Linked to Divorce), Gestural Body Movement and Isolation. Requirements and Resources: Two Studio Film Lights, Studio Space, Infinity Table, URSA Black Magic Camera, Tripod, Projector. Constraints and Contingency: I need to book time in the studio with the infinity table around when other people are using it. I will also need to make sure I fit my filming time and edit time around the other three projects I am partaking in. I  have to make sure the equipment is free to book for my filming project. I need to find a safe way to film the underwater facial shots of myself. I will have to work my schedule around all my Crew Members schedules. I need to make sure I have enough storage for the high-quality footage and slow motion footage I want to capture and I need to keep this organised. Legal and Ethical Considerations: I am approaching a sensitive and distressing subject matter for some however I am approaching this in a personal and symbolic way which will not cause offense to anyone however it is meant to provoke emotional response. I am working with a Dancer for part of the shoot so I will make sure I treat them fairly and sensibly looking after them so they avoid injury and distress during filming. I will do the same for my crew by following a reasonable schedule.

I then moved on to concentrate on the Risk Assessment for this studio shoot which again was approved and edited by my assistant producer:

BA (Hons) Digital Film & Screen Arts

RISK ASSESMENT

Production Title: ‘Separation’ (Working Title)
The contents of this risk assessment must be communicated to all students, staff, contractors, actors and persons involved.  In the case of a studio production a copy of this assessment must be displayed on set.

Campus:  Farnham
Course: Digital Film & Screen Arts	Unit	R1	Year	3	Group	N/A
Student Producer name & phone number (NB - all students are responsible for safety in production): Billie Williams - 07772051596
Unit leader(s): Kathleen Rogers

Proposed date(s) and times(s)

Travel/Set up date(s) / time(s): 16/11/17 – 9am till 10am			Shooting date(s) / time(s): 16/11/17 – 10am till 4pm			Pack down/travel date(s) / time(s): 16/11/17 - 4pm till 5pm
1. Exact location of filming, including address & post code.		G28a Studio, University for Creative Arts, Falkner Road Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS.
1a. Location Permission		Mark where you are at with an X				Yes	In the process of getting it (incl details of where you have got to – ie email confirmation)			No	N/A
		Do you have signed location permission?									X
		Does your location require you to complete their own risk assessment? If so, attach it to this risk assessment.								X
		Have you notified the local Council and Police? You must do so if you are doing any of the following: · Filming in a public place · Using weapons · Have cast in uniform									X
1b. Address & phone number of nearest Walk-in Centre or Minor Injuries Unit		Farnham Hospital, Hale Road, Surrey,  Farnham,  Surrey,  GU9 9QL. Phone No. 01483 782000
1c. Nearest bus and train stops to location / local taxi phone number		Farnham Train Station, Station Hill, Farnham, GU9 8AD The Borough Bus Stop (outside Queens Head), 9 The Borough, Farnham GU9 7NA Blue Line Taxi Farnham - 01252 856244
1d. Fire / emergency plan		Go to the normal fire assembly points within the university located at the front and back entrances and car parks.
1e. Work facilities – food & drink, toilets, secure storage etc		Drinks and food available at the Canteen. Toilets located round the university. We will use the studio key to lock expensive equipment and our belongings away whenever we leave the room.
2. Brief summary of set & nature of filming / activity		We will be filming objects such as inks in water (fish tank - 30cmx20cmx30cm - 12Litres) on the infinity tables in the studio and also against the plain white backdrop.
3. Names and contact details of the production crew / cast / documentary participants. Add extra lines as you need to.		Name:		Role:				Contact number
		Billie Williams		Director & Main Producer				07772051596
		Sugini Nagaswaren		DOP				07710632664
		Ethan Salley		Camera Crew				07950308499
		Umor Hussain		Camera Crew				07707704168
		Katherine Whetton		Assistant Producer				07505000336
		Daniel Carter		Runner				07503862965
4. Identify potential hazards; who could be affected; how they could be affected; and list the control measures that will reduce the risk. University H&S policies can be found here.
Hazards or hazardous activity	Who may be affected? Crew, actors, participants (documentary), crew, helpers, public. How may they be harmed? Type of injury or health problem that might result i.e. cuts, bruises, fractures, electric shock, burns etc.				List the control measures you will put in place to reduce risks from the hazards to an acceptable standard Control measures should ultimately reduce the overall risk. Do not purely rely upon providing Personal Protective Equipment or rely on just ‘being careful’				Evaluate the probability and consequence
	Indicative values for P column (P = Probability) L = might happen, but unlikely M = could happen H = will probably happen				Indicative values for C column  (C = Consequence) L = can return to filming work after minor attention M = person unable to work for 3 days or longer H = permanent injury or death				P		C
Access/ Egress	The studio is a open space with easy access in and out but people may still scrape themselves or bump things.				We will not rush in, out or around the studio. We will take time and be careful especially when bringing equipment in and out.				1		2
Aircraft / flying	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Allergens	We will not be working with any known common allergens however I don’t know what else will be in the studio so someone may react to things such as dust.				Inspection of the room will be done before hand. If the room does have any heath risks, I shall contact my course leader and the university cleaning team. The cleaning should be done a day before my shoot.				1		3
Animal	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Audience / public	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Boats	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Compressed gas / gas	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Confined spaces	The Studio is a good open size so shouldn’t cause any issues however it might be cluttered from other users, which could confine us.				To prevent any injury I will remove any items and clutter from the room that’s aren’t needed and will move things to one side so not to cause obstructions.				1		2
Cranes, hoists, lifts & access platforms	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Derelict buildings,  dangerous structures	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Diving operations	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Electricity	We will have a lot of electrical equipment in the studio such as cameras and lights. We will also have a fish tank of water too, which could cause a risk of electrocution.				To prevent this I will have all electricals at least 2 Metres away from the tank so that there is no risk of them touching one another. All wires will be taped down to the floor to prevent a tripping hazard.				1		3
Falling objects	We aren’t using anything above however there are studio lights above, which may fall down and injure us.				We will move all the overhead lighting across the room so that it isn’t above where we are working.				1		2
Fire	When working with electricals there is always a risk of fire.				We will make sure to follow instructions for equipment and use it safely. We will not overpower sockets and chargers. Checking all equipment before use. Keeping all electrical products away from water.				1		2
Generators	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Glass	We are working with a glass fish tank which could smash and cut someone.				I will make sure that I have help to transport the Tank into the studio safely and it will get placed on the middle of the infinity table and not moved till the end of the day. I will use tape as a guide on the floor to make a safety distance from all crew, to prevent the tank being pushed onto the floor by mistake.				1		2
Hand tools	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Hazardous chemicals	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Heat / cold	The film lights may cause the studio to become very warm during the day, which would make crew feel unwell.				I will make sure the film lights only go on when we start filming and will be turned off at every break and lunch when not in use. We will open doors and windows to let air in when needed.				1		2
Inexperienced / children / vulnerable persons	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Location Lighting	We will be using standalone film lighting on stands which could be knocked over and injure crew.				We will make the stands as stable as can be by spreading the base as much as possible. We will keep these away from where the camera crew will be working as much as possible and we will tape down the wires.				1		2
Machinery	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Manual Handling	Working with heavy camera equipment and heavy props like fish tank so could strain people to lift.				We will work as a crew to carry the equipment in small loads together making use of the trolleys at the equipment department.				1		2
Mines, excavations / tunnels / quarries	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Noise	We will not be recording noise and therefore will be making minimum noise.				Prevent loud noises from being created by taking care within the space and with the heavy equipment etc.				1		1
Physical exertion	We will be filming all day so the crew may become too tired.				I am going to schedule in legal regular breaks and bring snacks and water for the crew to keep energised.				1		2
Poor visibility / night shooting	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Roadside working, traffic, vehicles	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Scaffolding	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Speed (running or other sport - not vehicles)	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Stress	This is a full day of visual experiments so stress may take its toll on the crew.				I will let people take breaks as and when they need them if stress levels begin to rise. I will encourage a positive attitude on set.				1		2
Stunts	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Trailing cables	We will have cables for our lighting, which may cause trip hazards.				We will tape down every trailing wire so to avoid tripping and we will keep the wires away from the filming area as much as possible.				1		2
Messy environment (equip / props)	If we start to leave our stuff everywhere it will create mess that will affect filming and cause hazards.				I will make separate designated areas in the studio for camera equipment, personal belongings and props so that we can stay organised and safe.				1		1
Violence, aggression, public disorder, war	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Visual effects: smoke, snow, fireworks	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Water	We have a fish tank of water on set that we are filming so there is a risk of electrocution with the electricals around.				To prevent this I will have all electricals like the lights and cameras at least 2 Metres away from the tank so that there is no risk of them touching one another. The tank will stay firmly in the centre of the table so not to get spilt.				1		2
Weapons	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Weather	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Lone working	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Working at height	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Other (list and add rows if necessary)	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A

 

	Mark an X next to your choices
5. With control measures in place what is the likelihood of an injury or health effect?	Minor 1	X	Moderate 2		Major/Fatal 3
6. How likely is the most significant hazard to cause harm?	Unlikely 1		Likely 2	X	Very Likely 3
7. Calculate the risk score (use the figure which represents the highest risk of all present hazards)	Low 1-2		Medium 3-4	X	High 6-9

13. Signatures

The names below are confirming the date that they have read and discussed this risk assessment with the production team.  Based on the information supplied on this form it is noted that the control measures are considered appropriate and proportionate to the hazards identified.  At all times, students retain responsibility for their own safety and for those around them.

Student Producer: Billie Williams	Date:
Production Coordinator:	Date:
Unit Tutor: Kathleen Rogers	Date:
Technician/Tech Tutor (supervising if studio based):	Date:
Estates Services Manager (where UCA routes, building features etc are impacted):	Date:
Resources Co-ordinator/Manager (Medium/High Risk):	Date:
Course Leader: (High Risk/International Shoot):	Date:
Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor (High Risk/International Shoot):	Date:
Executive Dean (International Shoot):	Date:

I was then advised that I should create a separate more specific Risk Assessment just for the Fish Tank and Water element of my shoot as this could potentially be the most dangerous element. Here is the Risk Assessment I made for this:

BA (Hons) Digital Film & Screen Arts

RISK ASSESMENT

Production Title: ‘Separation’ (Working Title)
The contents of this risk assessment must be communicated to all students, staff, contractors, actors and persons involved.  In the case of a studio production a copy of this assessment must be displayed on set.

Campus:  Farnham
Course: Digital Film & Screen Arts	Unit	R1	Year	3	Group	N/A
Student Producer name & phone number (NB - all students are responsible for safety in production): Billie Williams - 07772051596
Unit leader(s): Kathleen Rogers

Proposed date(s) and times(s)

Travel/Set up date(s) / time(s): 16/11/17 – 9am till 10am			Shooting date(s) / time(s): 16/11/17 – 10am till 4pm			Pack down/travel date(s) / time(s): 16/11/17 - 4pm till 5pm
1. Exact location of filming, including address & post code.		G28a Studio, University for Creative Arts, Falkner Road Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS.
1a. Location Permission		Mark where you are at with an X				Yes	In the process of getting it (incl details of where you have got to – ie email confirmation)			No	N/A
		Do you have signed location permission?									X
		Does your location require you to complete their own risk assessment? If so, attach it to this risk assessment.								X
		Have you notified the local Council and Police? You must do so if you are doing any of the following: · Filming in a public place · Using weapons · Have cast in uniform									X
1b. Address & phone number of nearest Walk-in Centre or Minor Injuries Unit		Farnham Hospital, Hale Road, Surrey,  Farnham,  Surrey,  GU9 9QL. Phone No. 01483 782000
1c. Nearest bus and train stops to location / local taxi phone number		Farnham Train Station, Station Hill, Farnham, GU9 8AD The Borough Bus Stop (outside Queens Head), 9 The Borough, Farnham GU9 7NA Blue Line Taxi Farnham - 01252 856244
1d. Fire / emergency plan		Go to the normal fire assembly points within the university located at the front and back entrances and car parks.
1e. Work facilities – food & drink, toilets, secure storage etc		Drinks and food available at the Canteen. Toilets located round the university. We will use the studio key to lock expensive equipment and our belongings away whenever we leave the room.
2. Brief summary of set & nature of filming / activity		This risk assessment is specifically for the Fish Tank (30cmx20cmx30cm -  12Litres) with water in which we will be filming for part of the day while putting objects into the water on the infinity table.
3. Names and contact details of the production crew / cast / documentary participants. Add extra lines as you need to.		Name:		Role:				Contact number
		Billie Williams		Director & Main Producer				07772051596
		Sugini Nagaswaren		DOP				07710632664
		Ethan Salley		Camera Crew				07950308499
		Umor Hussain		Camera Crew				07707704168
		Katherine Whetton		Assistant Producer				07505000336
		Daniel Carter		Runner				07503862965
4. Identify potential hazards; who could be affected; how they could be affected; and list the control measures that will reduce the risk. University H&S policies can be found here.
Hazards or hazardous activity	Who may be affected? Crew, actors, participants (documentary), crew, helpers, public. How may they be harmed? Type of injury or health problem that might result i.e. cuts, bruises, fractures, electric shock, burns etc.				List the control measures you will put in place to reduce risks from the hazards to an acceptable standard Control measures should ultimately reduce the overall risk. Do not purely rely upon providing Personal Protective Equipment or rely on just ‘being careful’				Evaluate the probability and consequence
	Indicative values for P column (P = Probability) L = might happen, but unlikely M = could happen H = will probably happen				Indicative values for C column  (C = Consequence) L = can return to filming work after minor attention M = person unable to work for 3 days or longer H = permanent injury or death				P		C
Access/ Egress	The studio is a open space with easy access in and out but Fish Tank could cause obstruction.				We will not rush in, out or around the studio and Fish Tank. We will take time and be careful with the tank and we will make sure to have the fish tank away from the entrance/exit and any other major walkways.				1		2
Aircraft / flying	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Allergens	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Animal	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Audience / public	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Boats	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Compressed gas / gas	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Confined spaces	The Studio is a good open size so shouldn’t cause any issues however the infinity table with the fish tank on will take up a lot of space.				To prevent any injury I will remove other items that’s aren’t needed and will move things to one side so not to cause obstructions. The fish tank will be centred on the infinity table, centre of the room with clear tape lines around it to mark where people can’t walk to avoid it being knocked.				1		2
Cranes, hoists, lifts & access platforms	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Derelict buildings,  dangerous structures	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Diving operations	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Electricity	We will have a lot of electrical equipment in the studio such as cameras and lights along with the fish tank of water, which could cause a risk of electrocution.				To prevent this I will have all electricals at least 2 Metres away from the tank, outside the marked off zone surrounding the table, so that there is no risk of them touching one another. The tank will only be 2/3rds full so that if we create splashes it won’t come out the tank and wont reach the equipment.				1		3
Falling objects	We are dropping some items like apples into the Fish Tank of water but only from 1 metre above at the most but these will cause splash.				Everyone will be away from the tank past the 2 metre line and so will all the equipment and electricals so the splash if any is produced will not hit anyone or anything apart from the person dropping the apple who will be safely on a proper step ladder.				1		2
Fire	When working with electricals and water there is always a risk of fire.				Keeping all electrical products away from the water is key, hence a 2 metre no entry zone surrounding the tank and water. Electricals when not in use will be stored on the opposite side of the room. The water will be put into the tank via large water bottles. The tank will be filled before the equipment is brought into the studio and will then be emptied outside once the equipment has left the studio.				1		2
Generators	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Glass	It is a large (30cmx20cmx30cm -  12Litres) glass fish tank which could get knocked over and cause cuts etc.				I will make sure that I have help to transport the Tank into the studio and it will get placed on the middle of the infinity table at the start of the day and not be moved till the end of the day. I will use tape as a guide on the floor for my 2 metre safety distance from all crew, to prevent the tank being pushed onto the floor by mistake.				1		2
Hand tools	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Hazardous chemicals	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Heat / cold	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Inexperienced / children / vulnerable persons	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Location Lighting	There are standalone film lights used to light the fish tank.				These lights will be outside the 2metre no entry zone around the tank so not to touch the water.				1		2
Machinery	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Manual Handling	The fish tank is large and heavy so could strain people to lift.				We will work as a crew to carry the tank in first before anything else. It will be filled with water by the end of the shoot so will be heavier. We will empty this once we have removed all equipment from the room. We will take a shortcut out the backdoors of the studio carrying it with at least two people, this leads to the outside where we can empty it safely.				1		2
Mines, excavations / tunnels / quarries	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Noise	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Physical exertion	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Poor visibility / night shooting	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Roadside working, traffic, vehicles	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Scaffolding	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Speed (running or other sport - not vehicles)	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Stress	Having fish tank and water in the room will raise stress.				I will let people take breaks as and when they need them if stress levels begin to rise. I will encourage a positive attitude on set and will make sure that everyone is abiding by the rules and not going in the 2 metre tank zone.				1		2
Stunts	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Trailing cables	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Messy environment (equip / props)	If we start to leave our stuff everywhere it will create mess that will affect filming and cause hazards around the tank.				I will make separate designated areas in the studio for camera equipment, personal belongings and props which will all be as far away from the tank and water as possible and not in our 2 metre tank zone or working zone.				1		1
Violence, aggression, public disorder, war	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Visual effects: smoke, snow, fireworks	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Water	The tank will be filled with water while filming so there is a risk of electrocution with the electricals around.				To prevent this I will have all electricals like the lights and cameras 2 Metres away from the tank outside the taped zone so that there is no risk of them touching one another. The tank will stay firmly in the centre of the table so not to get spilt. The tank will be bought in first and filled with water from large plastic bottles before any equipment enters the space so no risk of spilling onto anything. The equipment will leave the space first before we safely empty the water outside, through the back of the studio.				1		2
Weapons	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Weather	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Lone working	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Working at height	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A
Other (list and add rows if necessary)	N/A				N/A				N/A		N/A

 

	Mark an X next to your choices
5. With control measures in place what is the likelihood of an injury or health effect?	Minor 1	X	Moderate 2		Major/Fatal 3
6. How likely is the most significant hazard to cause harm?	Unlikely 1		Likely 2	X	Very Likely 3
7. Calculate the risk score (use the figure which represents the highest risk of all present hazards)	Low 1-2		Medium 3-4	X	High 6-9

13. Signatures

The names below are confirming the date that they have read and discussed this risk assessment with the production team.  Based on the information supplied on this form it is noted that the control measures are considered appropriate and proportionate to the hazards identified.  At all times, students retain responsibility for their own safety and for those around them.

Student Producer: Billie Williams	Date:
Production Coordinator:	Date:
Unit Tutor: Kathleen Rogers	Date:
Technician/Tech Tutor (supervising if studio based):	Date:
Estates Services Manager (where UCA routes, building features etc are impacted):	Date:
Resources Co-ordinator/Manager (Medium/High Risk):	Date:
Course Leader: (High Risk/International Shoot):	Date:
Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor (High Risk/International Shoot):	Date:
Executive Dean (International Shoot):	Date:

I then received Sugini's (DOP) notes from her meeting with the camera team which contained a list of equipment they wanted for the shoot. I compiled this into a document to make an equipment list:

Equipment List:

Camera

• Romford Baker tripod x 1 (Equipment Hire)
• Romford head box x 1 (Equipment Hire)
• Black Magic Ursa kit box x 1 (Equipment Hire)
• Samyang lens kit box x 1  (Equipment Hire)
• Zoom lens x 1 (Equipment Hire)
• Macro lens x 1 (Equipment Hire)
• Matte box & fellow focus kit box x 1 (Equipment Hire)
• ND filters and grads box x 1 (Equipment Hire)

Lighting

• LED light panels x 2 (My Own)
• reflectors x 3 (My Own)
• A light meter x 1  (Equipment Hire)
• Arri lighting kit- small blue 300W x 3 or pup light kit (Equipment Hire)
• Extension cables x 2 (Equipment Hire)
• Gaffer tape x 1 (My Own)
• Gaffer gloves x 1 pair (My Own)
• Gel filters including Neutral Destiny filters x 3 (My Own) 
• Diffusers x 3 (My Own) 
• Pegs x 6 (My Own)

With all this paperwork now complete I was able to get it approved and signed off so that I could get all this booked in which it now currently is. I now need to prepare myself for this in terms of getting all the props needed and making sure all my crew members know what they are doing and when.