[PLANNING] Risk Assessment

During the production of the music video we will be aiming to create, there are fundamental risks that we have to take into account when we are filming.

Camera

The camera is an expensive piece of equipment that needs to be taken care of at all times. It will not be left behind at a park, or anywhere without supervision. Thus, if we was to take it overnight, it will be kept in a safe home, locked away with parental acknowledgement. We will take into account that if anything happens to the camera, it is in our hands. Since it is Autumn/Winter soon, an umbrella is needed for when it rains, and to plan this we will check the weather a few days before hand so that we can prepare for a rainy day.

We will make sure we do not leave anything abandoned even for a short while. When filming we have to be aware for the public, making sure no bags or paper is left lying around which could be a hazard to us or the public. Also making sure we do not disrupt any people around the locations or annoy them.

Equipment

The tripod, or lights etc, can be quite heavy or hot so we have to be cautious of what we are doing. To prevent any injuries to ourselves or the equipment, it will be taken with care by holding it right, and letting the lights to cool if it is needed, before holding it. The tripod can be dangerous as if it drops onto our feet, it'd hurt or leave a bruise, thus it could hurt a finger if it is not opened/put away properly. Using teamwork, we will set up the scene of the music video appropriately and carefully, helping each other and preventing injuries. When carrying equipment, the person who is in charge of taking the equipment home would be dropped off by at least one other member in the group or if returning to college would have someone accompany them. We would not allow anyone to be alone with equipment due to their own safety concerns, and expensive equipment.

Us

Taking into consideration the weather, if it does rain, umbrellas are needed to protects ourselves. Thus, jackets and warm clothing may be needed, to prevent colds from occurring, and if one of our main members such as the artist is ill, it'll make it hard for all of us to continue to shoot the video. Also, travelling long distances such as Gallions Hill could be dangerous, because we are carrying expensive equipment, to prevent that we will travel in a group and hide necessary equipment in bags to carry.

Location

We would avoid filming in the dark, where it may be difficult to see our way around. We do not plan to film in the dark anyway in our music video. As there may be road-works and building constructions going on, we would have to become road-aware, and try to stay away from these locations as they may pose health hazards.

We have already checked for planning permissions and all locations are fine to film in, we should still respect the area and the people around making sure we do not waste to much time and get our music video complete as quickly and efficiently as possible.