logistics

Tuesday 29th November

 logistics: Complex process of organising resources for production ensuring all personnel, propps, equipment and locations are in right place at the right time, especially on big productions like a major film, which will also involve doing a Reece. Poor planning  leads to high costs.

This includes getting: 

• Personnel & hiring 
• Props
• Production equipment
• Locations
• Transportation
• Care on location(feeding)

- The production company must not only get the resources, but they need them for the right time and for the best value possible.

What logistical issues might arise on a major production like Avengers Endgame?

Logistics documents:

Daily planner/call sheet

• These are used each day on production
• They ensure that everyone on set knows what the goalscoring the day are, where they're based, when they're required to be there and what each individual s role is.
• it's helpful because it clarifies goals for the day in one, simple call sheet which can be circulated amongst everyone.
• lists all resources and logistical details as well as creative aims (e.g shot numbers to be filmed that day)

Detailed daily planner/call sheet

Call sheets should include:

Location details: address, map, transport details.

crew details: personnel, contact details, times required.

health and safety notes: e.g weather, protective clothing, hazards, closed roads.

transport schedule: who, where and when.

filming schedule: which task done and when.

Equitment: camera, costumes ect.

facilities: e.g toilets, trailers, catering.

contingencies

Permission forms

used to gain permission for various resources/personnel.

-Few examples below: Also clearance forms for permission to use copyrighted audio or video.

-Individual release: Individuals working on a project must sign over the rights to their work and/or intellectual property. Often in an employment contract.

-Consent form: Everyone appearing in a production- actors, employed for the project or members in the background (with a visible face or audible voice). If under 18 signed by a parent or guardian.

Asset log ,Recces, Set design

-Asset log: This is a lists of all things considered an 'asset' to the team: videos, images, sound, typography designs and all other elements of style or content. Covers content produced by the production company and obtained from other sources and allows the tracking of copyright issues and permissions.

•  The asset log will contain: What the asset is, what it contains and the permission details.

- Recces: Conducted at the same time as the risk assessment and judges the suitability of a location for a production - multiple are carried out to decide.

• Will consider: Does it meet the creative vision and what are the logistical issues (accessibility, availability and cost)

-Set  design: A visual design of how the set will look including background and props in as much detail as possible as either 2D or 3D sketch or design produced by imaging sotware. Helps technical team plan camera postions and movement may include annotations to further explain. 

Risk Assessment

• A risk assessment is carried out by a company as a a means of identifying and trying to minimise potential risks. It should offer solutions to manage potential hazards on location and may include photographs.

Risk Assessment will normally include the following information:

• hazard name 
• what are the risk?
• who is it at risk?
• how can it be controlled? 
• level of risk

It is conducted by visiting all locations before pro