Risk assessment

Environmental The environment promises many issues for any person(s) filming in it. The great outdoors offers a great many options for filming but although even us, the responsible and mature young adults we are still susceptible to a uprooted branch or a smashed bottle. And as such the environment must be assed and safety exercised at all times.

Possible dangers Roots Mud Thorns/branches Water hazard The ocean times Animals Any upwards facing roots/rocks Rocks/stones

CivilianAlthough most of the people from Hartlepool are upstanding and morally speaking, brilliant people there are the exceptions and therefore caution must be taken.

Possible threats Bad behaved teenagers (chav’s) Drunken civilians Cars Animals

TechnicalTechnical issues can be a problem and as such precautions must be taken when handling and using the equipment making sure that no problems arrive.

Possible problems Battery running out Leaving the lenses cap on Possible loss or corruption of footage Not clicking record Overwriting the footage

Institutional

The actors can also be a problem and certain actions can be taken to make sure that all of the footage still works.

Precautions Leave ample time for filming in case of complications Keep in contact Planning well in advance

These things can be avoided by planning in advance and being careful when on set and with consideration can make a great movie.