The AOP recently released shoot guidelines to continue safely amid this current pandemic.
New additions to kit to help meeting social distance guidelines.
Wireless Monitor - This can be used up to 30FT, Images can be viewed, rated etc… [More Info Soon]
iPad Pro - Wireless viewing of images, live view etc… [Great for food stylists too!] [More Info Soon]
PPE - Gloves & wipes will be provided. I would advise you bring your own washable masks, but I will have disposable masks on standby.
During The Shoot
a) Stagger call times where possible to avoid congestion.
(b) Keep the unit as small as possible and minimise the number of crew/
agency/client/talent on set at any one time.
(c) Wash and thoroughly dry hands on arrival and during the day at regular intervals.
Alcohol-based (60% minimum) sanitisers should be easily accessible throughout the
set/location as well as soap and water provided wherever possible.
(d) Consider a video-conferencing facility relaying video remotely to agency/client.
(e) Consider increasing video monitoring on set to avoid clusters of people.
(f) All crew to adhere to any safety guidelines or notices given on the day.
(g) Consider any space markers where possible.
(h) Walkie-talkies/radios to be correctly sanitised, bagged-up and labelled with crew names
before distribution - do not share equipment.
Location/Studio
(a) Initial location research can be done remotely using location libraries.
(b) 2m-distancing must be used when visiting locations and meeting property owners/managers.
(c) Note that councils are unlikely to grant any filming/location permits at the moment.
(d) Try and ensure common areas and holding areas are outside wherever possible.
(e) Prefer/prioritise for one location, without unit moves, per day.
(f) Prefer/prioritise for location in a 4G area, where possible, to transmit live video over the internet, if WiFi unavailable.
(g) Locations are to be well-ventilated. Consider bringing additional equipment to change (not recycle) the air regularly if this is not the case.
(h) Avoid the use of vapours, steam and hazers (including but not limited to dry ice, oil ,mists or glycol) as they are likely to keep airborne infections in the atmosphere longer.
(i) Where possible, all locations required to share their own COVID-19 preparedness plans.
(j) Locations to be cleaned prior to and after shooting, if possible. Locations may want to take this on themselves and charge an extra fee for this.
(k) Avoid distant locations which would require overnight accommodation for those involved. Also avoid locations which will not permit minimum 2m-distancing.
(l) All recces to involve minimum crew only (self-driving and maintaining 2m-distancing throughout). Masks and gloves available for all attendees as required c/o production. (m) Location prep: Pre-light/set-build/set-dress etc., to be undertaken separately by one crew/department at a time, where possible.