Location Scout Form

Tiago Barros
LOCATION SCOUT/SITE SURVEY FORM – DAY/EXT
Ext. Lynch School of education
Date/Time I scouted this location
I scouted this location on, September 17 at 3:00PM

Subject: Carlos Contreras LSOE ’12, History Teacher
I will be interviewing Carlos Contreras, a recent BC undergrad and grad student who has moved on to opportunities as a history teacher at a local high school. I will be asking Carlos about his recent transition from student to teacher and how it has been adjusting to being on the other side of the relationship after so man years of schooling.

Name & Address of location:
Lynch School of Education
Campion Hall
Newton, MA 02467

What action will take place here?
The shot will be of an interview situated in front of Campion Hall on Boston College’s Main Campus. This area is usually one of heavy student traffic so there will be students walking in and out of the building framed. There is also a road in the frame, which could lead to some cars driving by within the frame.

Why is this location appropriate?
This location works because it is the site of our esteemed school of education where many teachers like Carlos have been trained to begin a career in educating. The building is representative of the path traveled to become a teacher at BC and one where Carlos has spent much of his time learning.

What visual elements make this choice perfect?
The angle at which the building will be shot allows for both sides of the building to be in frame and well lit. If framed correctly the gate in the right hand of the frame will add a sense of depth to the shot without being to distracting and adds a sense of a journey beyond or after the classroom.

Where was the sun when you scouted? What would be its path during your shoot?
The Sun was high in the sky and set slightly in front of the building so that it touched the front and side of the building. The entire building that was in frame is lit in the afternoon. During the shoot the sun will get look and become hotter on the sides of the building.

Are there background elements that may change/be distracting?
There will be students walking in the background, which will add to the sense of a learning environment. The time of the shoot will have to be strategic to have not too many students as to detract from what the subject is saying. Cars driving by could also interrupt the action of the interview due to the proximity of the shot.

Are there sound elements that may change/be distracting?
There may be excess chatter and cars driving by if shot at the wrong time. I don’t suspect birds or natural sound to be a problem.

What is the best time to shoot here?
The sun is best for this shoot after 1PM because it allows for the whole building to pop with light. The shoot would be best done shortly after the start of the hour after most students have gone to class. This should be shortly after to hopefully catch a few late stragglers in the shot.

Where will you load-in from?
The Beacon street entrance

Where will you stage the equipment?
Please see Maps

Where can you/the crew park? Number of vehicles?
There is parking in the rear of McGuinn and Cushing. I don’t suspect we will need a car as we can load the equipment straight from Devlin Hall.

Where are the nearest bathroom facilities?
There are easily accessible bathrooms in McGuinn, Cushing and Campion.

Where can you get food/drinks for the subject/talent & the crew?
I can get food from The Rat, in the basement of Lyons Hall. There is an excellent assortment of muffins and juices.

Equipment List:
1 JVC- GY HD 200U
1 Battery charger
1 extra battery
1 DV Tape
1 Sachtler D12 fluid head
2 C-Stands with single arm
2 sandbags
1 Flexfill
2 Black Flags
4 spring clamps