LO2: Following safe working practices

In ensuring I followed safe working practises whilst filming I had made sure to complete a risk assessment before filming. This allowed me to anticipate any problems we would face in shooting or production of the project and know how to deal and resolve any issues we would have.
Scenarios on the risk assessment that were high priority were aspects such as shooting outdoors, this would bring risks such as equipment being rained on or stolen as well as the safety of crew whilst out in public. By fully anticipating problems and understanding the priority and contingencies this allows the safest conditions to work in for all crew members.

Alongside creating a risk assessment before shooting we also decided it was important to check all equipment, I ensured to check kit such as tripods, this was to ensure that all legs were locked and wouldn't harm any crew or actors if it fell over or damage any cameras attached. As well as checking the tripods we also made sure that all cameras had been electrical checked in guidelines with government policy and that all transportation kit such as camera bags and tripod bags were sturdy and fully zipped.
By checking the equipment so thoroughly it also enabled me to check battery life and ensure that we had a clear SD card so filming would go smoothly.

In addition I also carried checks on locations we were shooting to ensure the safety of my crew and any actors, this being especially focused on exterior locations such as Sheffield Amphitheatre due to it being a public and open space, we made sure to complete location recce's to make sure they were appropriate and safe to film in.