CREATIVITY
EXPERTISE
Pre-production & governance
The best time to fix a production problem is before it becomes footage.
Mandatory production pack
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Approved brief and success criteria
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Audience, channel, versions and accessibility plan
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Story treatment / script / question map
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Visual treatment and reference frames
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Shot list prioritized as must / should / could
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Schedule, call sheet, contacts and escalation path
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Location survey with sound, light, power, access and security notes
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Contributor, location, music, artwork and data releases
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Risk assessment, insurance and safeguarding controls where relevant
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Equipment, redundancy and media-management plan
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Post workflow, review rounds, naming and delivery matrix
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Current brand documents and approval owner
Location intelligence
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Scout in person or by live video at the time of day you expect to shoot. Photos hide noise, access constraints, color casts and reflections
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Record at least 30 seconds of test sound. Check HVAC, lifts, refrigerators, traffic, PA systems and neighboring rooms.
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Map sun direction, window control, practical fixtures, power, rigging permissions and safe cable routes.
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Confirm confidentiality: screens, whiteboards, badges, documents, visitors and unreleased products.
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Plan a primary setup, a lower-footprint alternative and a weather/noise fallback.
Security
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Cards and drives are labeled, logged and held by named owners.
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At least two verified copies exist before media leaves the production environment.
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Transfer uses an approved encrypted method; links have appropriate access and expiry.
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AI transcription, enhancement or generation tools are approved for the sensitivity of the material.
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Retention and deletion responsibilities are agreed in writing.