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Thought some may be interested in this doc - a spec on what the Managing Photographer (MP) is responsible for on an AW shoot. Realllly corporate, but sensible I guess.
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Model/s introduced to Managing Photographer
Triple check first aid kit is packed
MP's mobile phone is charged, working, with credit
Newsletter reviewed for shoot ideas
Backstage camera charged, memory media, spare batteries and media
Shoot safety (per safety spec)
Bios filled out correctly per spec
Backstage camera is used per spec
ID photographed per spec
Specific location (room) for shoot is suitable
If MP has shooting duties, model/s shot per spec
Re-check Newsletter for shoot / shot ideas
Models fed if shoot longer than x hours
Models comfort level throughout shoot monitored
Gear faults reported at end of shoot to suitable person
Model paid correctly (per spec)
Locations paid correctly per spec if a paid location
Car issues
Important issues called to attention of Managing Director
Thought some may be interested in this doc - a spec on what the Managing Photographer (MP) is responsible for on an AW shoot. Realllly corporate, but sensible I guess.
a
Model/s introduced to Managing Photographer
- explain role - most senior shooter
- safety officer, responsible for safety, report safety concerns
- introduce other staff on shoot
Triple check first aid kit is packed
MP's mobile phone is charged, working, with credit
Newsletter reviewed for shoot ideas
Backstage camera charged, memory media, spare batteries and media
Shoot safety (per safety spec)
- next of kin, medical issues, allergies docs completed at beginning of day
- inspect outside location
- with a barefoot dangers consideration
- suitability regarding harassment or complaint
- not trespassing
- model comfort
- monitor these issues throughout shoot
- mobile phone service
- first aid kit is on shoot and available
- ensure models do not go above 1m high without a handrail
- ensure all staff and models wear sunscreen, throughout shoot
Bios filled out correctly per spec
Backstage camera is used per spec
ID photographed per spec
Specific location (room) for shoot is suitable
- for model (style, comfort)
- not wasteful regarding future locations
- no personal info "told"
- suitable for cross media (video / stills)
- not been used before
If MP has shooting duties, model/s shot per spec
Re-check Newsletter for shoot / shot ideas
Models fed if shoot longer than x hours
Models comfort level throughout shoot monitored
- Posing level confirmed at start of shoot
- Posing level tested before end of shoot
- each shoots duration
- subsequent scheduling issues (Feck, GMED)
- model's personal appointments
- reasonable time for shoot
- consideration given to meal breaks, hunger concerns
Gear faults reported at end of shoot to suitable person
Model paid correctly (per spec)
Locations paid correctly per spec if a paid location
Car issues
- driven responsibly and legally by MP
- no gear left in overnight
- no parking illegally
- never left unlocked when unattended
- faults reported
- release forms
- handwritten bios
- model info doc shredded
- video backed up
- stills copied to auto backup dir
Important issues called to attention of Managing Director
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