Location Decision

Completed by: Myself (Indiviual Work)

After looking at all our locations, discussing the pro's and cons as a group, we have decided to film at Ashridge Park.

Our reasons were:

•  It's a vast area so there is plenty of space to film in
• It has visual appeal as it's pleasant to look at
• It's an isolated area so there shouldn't be too many people there
• Easy to gain permission to film there
• Easy transportation - we all live fairly near the area so being able to get the group members and equipment there shouldnt be too hard
• It's an area in which we will be safe
• There are a lot of dark tones in the area which will help set the atmosphere for our opening

Things to consider:

• We will have to be organised with transport and scheduling as Ashridge is a twenty minute drive from where we live and as none of us drive we will have to make sure we secure a lift from someone we know or get public transport there
• Due to the season, there are less daylight areas so we will have to film earlier and if we do film at night we will have to be extra cautious with equipment.
• Camera and equipment must be used and packed away properly to avoid damages.
• We must be careful of the river as we don't want any of the group members to fall in it or to drop any of our equipment in it.
• There is uneven paths and grasses so we must be cautious when in the location.
• Weather - weather can be unpredictable so we must prepare for that. We have to make sure that if it rains for example, that we can get the equipment out of there safely and quickly to avoid water damage.
• Water hazards - there could be water on the paths and we could slip on this so we must be vigilant of this.
• Noise - although it is quite an isolated area, there may be other people around the area so we must  be respectful of how much noise we make.
• Litter - we must ensure we leave no litter as that would be disrespectful
• Respect - We must be respectful of this enviroment and all the things in it.
• Tripod - We should ensure that it is stable whilst it is being used and we should also ensure that it is packed securely to avoid damage
• Timing - We should try to make sure we aren't there for longer than we need to be.

Photo source: Tayla