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Pre-production checklist
Follow these pre-production tips and your taping will go more smoothly—you’ll rest easy knowing
you’re prepared for just about anything! Doublecheck and conrm everything a few days before
the shoot.
Obtain taping permission
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Call as soon as possible to nd out if you
need permission to tape the event and/or
at the location.
Inspect the taping location
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Inspect the site before your taping date,
preferably at the same time of day you
will be shooting. Check for power outlets,
lighting, and special audio needs.
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Conrm arrival procedures, setup time
and location, loading area, facility contact
person, etc.
Lighting
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Design a lighting plan, taking into
consideration the location of the sun and
shadows during the shoot. Ask if windows
in the background can be covered.
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Plan where the lighting will go based on
space available and power needed for your
taping conditions.
Audio
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Decide how many and what type of micro-
phones you will need.
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If there will be a lot of background noise,
unidirectional mics (lavalier, RE-10) work
best.
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If you are using a wireless mic, pretest
it for possible interference from electrical
sources or competing transmitters.
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Note the type of connection if you are
taking a feed out of a sound board.
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Ask your talent if they will need a line
monitor or program audio feed.
Make a camera shot sheet
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Bring a list of transition and cover shots so
that you don’t forget a crucial shot.
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Shoot more than you think you need.
Things to bring
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Camera equipment
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SDHC cards
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Batteries
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Power cords, extra audio gear, gaffers tape
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Lighting
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Tripod dolly
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Talent and location releases, parking
permits, admittance waivers, etc.
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Garbage bag (for picking up after yourself)
TO DOTODAY!