Preparation for Location
Introduction
There are many advantages in recording items or complete programmes on location. Often the subject of the insert is the location or activity and must be recorded as found. The disadvantage is that away from base, a unit must be self-sufficient in all that is required to complete the assignment. Before travelling to a site it is worthwhile, if you are inexperienced, to make time to check over all equipment that will be needed to complete the job. Experience will teach you that frequently the shoot is not as the brief or script predicts and a few equipment ‘extras’ will enable you to salvage what could have been a wasted journey.
Pool Equipment
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