On-Set Covid-19 Protocol
In response to Covid-19, I’ve outlined practical steps to aid hygiene and prevent contamination during filming.
These initiatives are based around procedures and equipment for any given job.
Protocol For Shooting
With a view to keeping myself and others safe whilst on set, I’ve adopted new practices while working, these will include:
Keeping a minimum of two metres away from cast/crew
Frequent hand sanitising
Temperature checks prior to shoots
Masks and gloves to be worn at all times
Where possible setting two metre distance markers between talent and camera, i.e when filming interviews or portraits
Limiting the amount of people handling communal equipment i.e the director’s monitor and microphones
Prioritising Hygiene
As kit is frequently used in many different environments,
I’ve set the following steps of how best to keep equipment clean and sanitised prior and following shoots:
Sterilising kit before and after shoots
Providing discardable antibacterial wipes for on-set cleaning
Where used, Walkie Talkies will be provided in individual bags
Where possible, prepping kit 48 hours prior to shoot and being left untouched
Enabling On-Set Distancing
With on set distancing being a new necessity, I’ve updated my equipment to better enable safety.
I’ve also adapted how kit will be used to assist keeping contact between crew to a minimum, this will include:
Providing a wireless directors monitor
Providing walkie talkies for communication between units
Boom mic’ing interviews rather than clip mics/talent mic’ing themselves
