Review the scenes
See which scenes need to be shot at the location.
For ADs, location managers, DPs, gaffers, key grips, and producers
Tech Scout
Walk the location once. Leave knowing what Camera and Grip & Electric need to shoot it.
Review which scenes will be shot at the location. As the group walks, write down the camera package, lenses, support, fixtures, distro, rigging, scout photos, and anything that still needs an answer.
On the tech scout
Walk it once. Leave with the gear list.
The AD, DP, gaffer, key grip, and location manager are all standing in the same space. Go through the scenes, make the decisions, and write down what is needed for the shoot day.
Walk the space
Take scout photos and note access, windows, power, rigging points, and open questions.
Make the Camera and G&E lists
List the Camera, Grip, and Electric gear needed for each set.
Note what still needs an answer
Write down what still needs to be checked, approved, rented, or changed before shoot day.
At each location
See the scenes and sets before listing the gear
The kitchen, hallway, bedroom, and exterior may all be shot at the same location. Each set can have its own scenes, photos, notes, Camera list, and Grip & Electric list.
Shooting location
See the location the production is scouting.
Sets needed here
List every set scheduled at the location.
Scenes shooting here
See which scenes need to be shot at the location, grouped by set.
Camera list
List camera bodies, lenses, support, monitors, and specialty gear.
Grip & Electric list
List fixtures, lighting control, distro, frames, rigging, and grip support.
Scout photos and notes
Photograph the space and write down department decisions and questions while everyone is there.
Know what has to be on the truck before the shoot day.
Camera, Grip, and Electric can leave the scout with their gear lists, photos, scenes, and follow-ups written down.
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