June 24, 2020 by The Bearded Team
Let’s face it, patience for those stock footage ads is wearing thin. We are thrilled to be creating live action content for our clients again. As such, we have created a covid 19 safe filming guidelines policy that are based on advice from the APA.
ππ½ We complete health checks for everyone attending the shoot.Β These take place 7 days prior to filming, on the day, and 7 days after the shoot and action is taken accordingly.
ππ½ Venue is well ventilated & follows appropriate Covid-19 Guidelines before we agree to use as a location.
ππ½Β Backup crew are always ready incase any substitutes are needed.
ππ½ Call times are staggered to avoid congestion and the production is meticulously planned. Wellbeing is paramount.
ππ½ Dedicated members of staff regularly clean the equipment/ venue
ππ½ A limited crew will be on set at one time.Β
ππ½ All cast and crew signs a health declaration before being allowed on set.
ππ½ Cast and Crew have their temperatures taken before allowing entry.
ππ½Β Tape is placed on the floor prior to filming to set out the marks of 2m distance. Crew, cast and client boxes are clearly marked out to ensure everyone has a safe place to be .
ππ½Β Everyone has their own separate βholding spacesβ designated to wait while filming takes place.
ππ½Β Sanitiser stations are set up around the space beforehand and tier P.P.E will is provided and worn by all.
ππ½Β Clients can choose to be on set via video call or in a separate space with a remote shot of the camera to oversee the shoot.Β
ππ½Β Scenes are played back on monitors. This avoids crowding around the camera.
ππ½Β Open, honest communication maximised wellbeing and FUN throughout the day!Β
ππ½Β Only one camera operator is present on set with a remote camera.Β Filming is done in 2k or 4k and then the video size is cropped later. This means we can keep a safe distance and get the correct composition needed to make our films look great.
ππ½Β Studio filming consists of a filming space which includes only the subject, or product and camera operator. All other crew areΒ away from the action area and can move between sections on a one in one out basis.
ππ½ Prelight is planned prior to filming in an empty space. This allows fewer people to need to interact with each other before we film.
ππΌ Contact us if you’d like the full list of measures we put in place or to know more about how we now plan campaign concepts with the pandemic in mind.