Recconnoitre

Recce is short for Recconnoitre. It basically means going to a location and surveying it before filimg. this means that you check for certain things to find out if the area is suitable to film. You find the advantages and disadvantages of the area and see away around it. Youn don't just look at one location but several so you find the best place. you would need to think about:

• do you need a permit or not to film in the location?
• is there any rest room facilities or room to put some in? 
• this is because you could be spending alot of time at a destination and the cast and staff need to rest some time.
• parking availability?
• is there surrounding noices?
• as some noices will affect the shot
• light accomidation?
• so that the camera can see clearly and make a good shot
• friendliness of surrounding
• safety check 
• so that your staff and actors are safe from dangers and you are able to find away around it.
• is the land owned? 
•  it is is then you will have to gain permission and if it will disturb them.
• accessability 
• you need easy access for all the equipment and staff to get to the location.
• time restrictions 
• if there are specific times you can't be at a location.
• photographs 
• you NEED photographs to make a successful recce.