Risk Assesment

Safety Risks

Safety is the main priority and will be taken very seriously.

Safety on elevators: The first scene is is the actress stepping out of an elevator. Messing about in elevators could cause serious danger for myself and other people so the most sensible behaviour will be taken into account. There is also the possibility that on the day we come to shoot, the evelvator may not be working. In this case, we may need to use a different location such as the town centre.

In the studio: When filming in the studio, there are many hazzards for myself and other people. There will be a lot of electrical equipment about so food and drink will be forbidden to be in the studio. People must be cautious that there are many wires that may be tripped on. Because the the equipment is so complicated, there must be a technician on hand to assist us filming. There may be the possibility that there isn't one available. To prevent this from happening, I will make sure the ask for assistence in advance before filming. Not having a technician will be extrememly dangerous.

Broken Glass: Whilst filming the shots of broken glass, obviously it is my priority tp not harm myself or other people. To prevent this from happening I will chose a safe place to film that is away from un-aware passers by. Also i will use protective gloves when handling the glass.

Burning Paper: Again, i will use a suitable and safe location to film the burning paper. I will stay well back from the burning paper and insure that I make sensible desisions.

Cirus Podium: Performing on a tall podium is very dangerous. To insure the best safety, i will wear suitable footwear and make sure that there are people on hand to assist me if i should fall or injure myself in the worst case sinario.

Performing on Bar: In the scene where I'm performin on the bar, to ensure my safety i will take into account a number of things. Firstly, I will make sure that the surface is not slippy. I will wear suitable shoes to dance in. I will not perform in a way that will make it possible for me to loose my ballence. And i will have plenty of people standing by to warn me of hazzards and assists me when required.

Other Risks

Relying on other people: As I am the only person in my group, I will defininitly need assistance when producing my video.
. Teachers and Technicians: I will need to request perimision from teachers who facilities I will be using when film. For example i will request to use the stage by asking Vicky at least a week in advance. There is the possibility that i will not be able to use the stage because other people may have priority over it. I will also request to use the studio in advance because there may be i high demand for use of it and I will need to request the time of a teacher or technician.
. Actors and Camera Operators: I will need the help of my fellow student to help me film the video. As they have there own responsibilities, I will need to make sure i have other people on hand to help me if it is not possible for certain people to help me.

Filming in Public Places. I will be filming around college and in public place in Newcastle. Obviously there will be many people about because these are busy areas. People may be offended if they acidently get caught up the the filming when they don't want to be. To make sure i don't cause offence, I will film at the least busiest time possible and take great consideration into account of peoples feelings and rights.

Props/ Actors/ Job Role List

Job roles

As I am the only member of my group, I'm quite happy to take responsibility for each role of my group. But as I'm a taking the lead role in my video as the singer, there is the possibility that it may be challenging to find a siutably person to opperate the camera when I am performing. I will think more into this risk within my Risk Assesment.

Preferably, when i need other people to help me film my video, i will request help from my fellow media students as they will have the most experience of using a video camera ans they will understand the position i am in.

Props

Sunglasses: Within the first shots of the video, the actress is wearing sunglasses to represent her attitude and authority. Throughout the whole video, the actress is fashionably dressed to show her confidence and to also apeal to a younger crowd.

Smashing Glasses: In the video there will be shots of smashing glasses. This represents the artist breaking free from alcohol and links in with the lyrics, "Got off the drink, away from the brink, got my s**t together." The smashing glass with also represent anger towards whoever the song is about. The broken glass is a potential safetly hazzard.

Speakers: Because this is an upbeat song, there will be shots of speakers and amps when the bass kicks in. I will be able to find places to film the speakers around college in such places as the Media studio, the Performing Arts department, and the Music department. I will film where ever is most conveniant for the teacher.

Padlock and Key: There will be shots of a lock and key to simbolise breaking free.

Photograph of Ex Boyfriend: There will be some shots of a photograph getting ripped up and burnt. This is where i will require a male *actor to appear in the video and be in the photograph. The burning photograph will be a safety hazzard.

Circus Podium: In one scene, the actress will be standing on a circus podium to show her confidence. A circus podium may be hard to find but if I can't find one thats suitable, I will use a circular table and cover it with colourful fabric.

Colourful Balloons: Whilst in Newcastle, the actress will have colourful balloons to let go of again to simbolise breaking free. I will be able to get these balloons from shops such as Asda.

Shiny Confetti: There will be flashes of confetti raining down on the actress. Again I will be able to find the confetti in shops such as Asda.

Actors

I will be the main singer and performer the the video because i have have a vission of how i want the part to be performed I obviously I will be best at directing myself.

In the video I need a photograph of a male actor to burn. I have requested permission of a friend of mine to use his photograph