Monday, August 25, 2025

Location Scout & Risk Assessment

Here is my group's location scout & risk assessment made by Sagara.

Location 1₊˚⊹♡

(Location 1): Secluded, dimly-lit alley.

Location Link:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/q5MUdjy7QPJEfsEE6

Events in scene:

  • Opening walking scene in slow-mo, text appear.

  • Character pondering/looking at their phone.

  • Narration starts.

Pros of location:

  • Likely to be discreet/quiet.

  • Likely to be free.

  • Probably big/spacious enough for its purpose.

Cons of location:

  • Dangerous and wild animals (dogs, cats, birds, chicken)

  • Dangerous people.

  • Local residents might disrupt/disagree with the video taking.

  • Can’t control lighting, too much noise.

Alternatives:

  • None for now.

Risk Assessment 

Potential hazards:

  • Attacked and chased by dangerous animals.

  • Attacked, yelled, stalked by dangerous individuals.

  • Exposed wiring, lighting.

Evaluate risks: 

  • Being bitten, eaten, defecated on by animals. 

  • Attacked, yelled, stalked by dangerous people.

  • Being kicked out, reported, ran over.

  • Being injured by a potentially harmful environment.

Control measures:

  • Ensure safety and lack of threats in the surroundings, scout further for a few minutes before shooting.

  • Bodyguard (Candra)

Responsibility:

  • Collective responsibility by the group, primarily those who aren’t doing camera work or acting during the scene.

Time frame:

  • As we are shooting, preferably before we commit to the scene, and a constant eye out by group members.

Other notes:

  • Recording has been handled by a group member, no alternative needed.


Location 2˖.๐œ—๐œš.₊

(Location 2): Maisie’s Room

Location Link:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/pHFVqKSpzqHK6SdV7?g_st=ipc

Events in scene:

  • Fast and small snippets and shots of belongings and environment of the room.

Pros of location:

  • No fees to use.

  • Controllable variables. (lighting, environment.), unaffected by natural lighting.

  • Can easily be recorded by group member.

Cons of location:

  • Potentially small space, harder to record.

  • Might be too cluttered, causing members to fall/injure themselves.

  • Recklessness while filming may cause property damage.

Alternatives:

  • None, likely not needed.

Risk Assessment 

Potential hazards:

  • The room may be cluttered with items.

  • Items that could potentially be broken.

Evaluate risks: 

  • Could cause group members to trip and hurt themselves.

  • Could cause personal items to be damaged and broken (emotional distress),and could also hurt members physically too.

Control measures:

  • Tidy the room before shooting.

  • Lock away important and personal belongings.

  • Make sure members keep an eye out as recording is going on.

Responsibility:

  • Collective group effort.

  • Primary responsibility to lock and put away belongings lies with Maisie.

Time frame:

  • Preferably before shooting occurs, but ensuring safety as shooting occurs is of paramount importance.

Other notes:




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