Construction Post 1: Our production kit

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We signed a shoot organisation form to
confirm timings & to give us the
necessary permission to shoot.

Our kit list:

-Canon Legria HF G30 camera:
to shoot our sequence

-Tripod:
to support the camera & provide stability when shooting
-Sennheiser HD201 Headphones:
to check that sound is being recorded properly, and to check for background noise
-Shotgun mic:
to record sound
-Clapperboard:
to detail the shot & take of rushes for ease when editing
-(plus shootboard/clipboard for reference)

The media department at school allowed us to use their provided kit in order to shoot our media film sequence - this was extremely useful as it prevented possible transport, hassle & costs of hiring or borrowing equipment. We were permitted to do so on the basis that we not only confirmed and signed our shoot days onto an authorisation form with our media teacher, but also that we had signed an equipment release form and completed basic camera training such as how to properly pack a kit bag or safely change a battery.

Once this was completed, we were allowed to shoot. It was my responsibility on the main and backup shoot weekends to ensure that I had signed for and collected the kit on the Friday beforehand, and that I had safely transported it from the shoot location back to school before school began at 8:35 the following Monday. In my opinion, this contract was helpful in ensuring that I understood my responsibility and that I needed to be punctual and sensible when transporting and working with kit.

We had to sign an equipment release form to
confirm we were trained and able to use
and transport kit safely. This then gave us
the required permission to shoot.