Week 1 of Product Planning

During the first week, I began by writing my photoshoot plan which also required me to draw a plan of the studio itself. I did this with the technicalities of the image capture in mind. After this, I was required to create an article plan that allowed me to plan and write in-depth about my intentions for writing a professional article that would not only keep my readers engaged and therefore satisfied, but also allow them to walk away from my product with a lot of information learned, hopefully.
I added the finished touches to my flat plans, indicating intended colour scheme. I did not, however, upload them at this stage because I wanted to print and upload everything at the end of my planning production.

Flat Plans

Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment

	Project Title: Leaves                                                                                       Date of shoot: Location (one form per location): QE Site – Media Photography Studio
	Producer: Shane Mitchell                                                                                             Course:                A2 Media: Communication and Production                                                                                         Level:
	Tick all hazards that apply at this location. o   Access   o   Animals / Insects o   Audience / Public o   Cables * o   Communication Failure * o   Confined Spaces * o   Costume / Make-up o   Derelict buildings / Dangerous structures o   Electricity o   Fire / Flammable material o   First Aid o   Food Hygiene o   Glass o   Heights o   Hostile / Remote environment o   Machinery o   Lighting * o   Lone working o   Manual handling o   Mines / excavations / quarries o   Night operation o   Noise o   Radiation (phone towers, transmitters) o   Person with special needs o   Roads o   Set construction o   Slipping, tripping, falling o   Smoking on set o   Stunts o   Vehicles o   Weather o   Weapons o   Other:

 

                                      

Hazard Evaluation

Evaluate all the hazards ticked.

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Hazard: Cables What could cause harm? The loose cables could be the cause of a ruined image because too many cables could mean that one may find themselves putting down a difficult step on the cables. However, a more obvious problem would be tripping on the cables, as too many could mean that a trip/fall in inevitable. What is the likelihood of this happening? The likelihood of this happening however, is rather small, because my model and myself are both responsible and would look where we step. How much harm? At worst, the cables could cause a broken camera (smashed lens/internal damage). But they could also cause physical damage, though this would only be minor (grazed knee/scuffed hands). Apply the following priorities, how will this risk be managed (provide detail)? (1) Eliminate.          (2) Reduce or substitute         (3) Isolate.              (4) Control.              (5) Personal protective equipment (2) Reduce or Substitute – I could move the cables appropriately to reduce the risk of injury or damage. I could even (3) isolate the cables by sectioning them off in a corner of the room. To further reduce the risk of damage, I could tie the cables together in a bundle so that it would be virtually impossible to trip.

Hazard: Communication Failure What could cause harm? This may not cause direct harm, but could jeopardise my photoshoot. This would happen because my model either forgot or chose not to present themselves at the appropriate time for my photoshoot. If this was the case and my back-up model was not present, then it may mean that I have wasted my slot in the studio.   What is the likelihood of this happening? The likelihood of this happening is around 50%, because while my model is good for modelling, they are notorious for being irresponsible. However, I do have a contingency plan and that is my back-up model. How much harm? It would cause much inconvenience because I would have used my time in the studio without having actually produced anything worthwhile. Then, I would have to make other arrangements to use another time where I could take my images. Apply the following priorities, how will this risk be managed (provide detail)? (1)Eliminate.           (2) Reduce or substitute         (3) Isolate.              (4) Control.              (5) Personal protective equipment (4) I would simply have to control the situation by ensuring that my model does arrive at the appropriate time. For example, I could arrange to meet my model before the shoot as a social meeting, and then take them to the photoshoot personally.

Hazard: Confined Spaces What could cause harm? In the confined space, it may be possible that fragile equipment could become damaged. For example, the backdrop may fall if there is not enough room to move, or I may even find that I am too close to the model to take a good-quality picture. What is the likelihood of this happening? Although the likelihood of having a small space reducing the quality of my image is low, I still would find a larger space more comfortable when shooting. How much harm? This wouldn’t cause much harm, but if there are issues with images when I take a closer look after the photoshoot, there may not be space nor time to take another picture and I would have to make do with what I have already. Apply the following priorities, how will this risk be managed (provide detail)? (1)     Eliminate.       (2) Reduce or substitute         (3) Isolate.              (4) Control.              (5) Personal protective equipment There is nothing that can really be done about having bad quality images due to the place in which I had to take the images, but I must ensure that my images are of good, workable quality while in the studio.

Hazard: Lighting What could cause harm? The lighting could also limit the quality of my images, but physical issues may include minor temporary blinding with spotlights. For example, I could turn the spot light on without first having checked where it’s directing the light and how intense this may be to the naked human eye. This would therefore cause temporary or irreparable damage to the eye of my model; even myself if the reflector is facing the light. What is the likelihood of this happening? The likelihood of this happening is rather high because the spotlight may be facing the model after the previous photoshoot. Therefore, I must ensure that the light is facing the ceiling or the floor because I switch it on.   How much harm? As mentioned, the light could cause either temporary or permanent damage to the eye, as they are very intense… especially since they are confined to a small space too. I must therefore look at the settings of the light before I make any attempt to switch it on. If the model is injured, my photoshoot and – ultimately – my project could be in trouble too. Apply the following priorities, how will this risk be managed (provide detail)? (1)Eliminate.           (2) Reduce or substitute         (3) Isolate.              (4) Control.              (5) Personal protective equipment Since I cannot eliminate the lights, nor can I isolate them or give my model protective glasses, I must first reduce the intensity (2) but adjusting the settings which would thus mean that I am controlling the light.