Equipment List
Include manufacturer, model, and serial numbers for cameras, lenses, monitors, recorders, tripods, gimbals and power supplies so assets are fully identifiable for inventory and insurance purposes.
A concise setup document reduces setup time, ensures consistent image capture, and protects assets by recording ownership and configuration. It also supports compliance with site rules, insurance claims, and post-production requirements when footage must meet technical specifications.
The document bridges technical, logistical, and administrative responsibilities so teams can set up quickly and verify equipment before and after use.
Include manufacturer, model, and serial numbers for cameras, lenses, monitors, recorders, tripods, gimbals and power supplies so assets are fully identifiable for inventory and insurance purposes.
Record frame rate, resolution, shutter angle or speed, ISO, white balance, color profile, and recording codec so footage is consistent across units and days.
Specify mount type, height above floor, pan/tilt angles, distance to subject, and any marking measurements to reproduce framing and parallax characteristics reliably.
List required voltages, battery types, cable lengths, PoE requirements, network configuration, static IPs, and backup power to prevent runtime failures.
Note filters, matte boxes, ND gels, follow-focus marks, lens caps, media cards, card readers and cleaning kits required for uninterrupted shooting and maintenance.
Document test steps, environmental limits, required PPE, load ratings for rigging, and contingency steps to handle overheating, moisture, or signal loss.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Required Items | Mark inventory fields as required to prevent accidental omissions. |
| Conditional Notes | Show additional checklist items only when specific camera models are selected. |
| Signoff Order | Set signer sequence for tech lead, safety officer, and client representative. |
| Attachments | Allow upload of test footage, photos, and rigging certificates. |
Standardize formats across projects to reduce conversion errors and ensure technical specs are preserved for post-production and audits.
Export the completed setup as a flattened PDF that includes the signoff page and an embedded audit trail to demonstrate who approved settings and when.
Attach camera metadata exports (XML/CSV) and LUTs or color profiles used during capture so color grading teams can match original capture intent.
Include reference photos of camera positions, cable runs, and marking measurements so crews can replicate physical placement accurately.
Attach permits, rigging certificates, risk assessments and insurance information when working in regulated locations or with elevated equipment.
Complete setup and test capture at least one hour before scheduled start.
Get all technical signoffs before principal photography begins to avoid mid-shoot changes.
Deliver recorded media to ingest within 24–48 hours unless otherwise agreed.
Return rented equipment and file final inventory within agreed rental terms.
Upload signed setup and media to archive within seven days of shoot completion.
A photographer prepared a setup sheet with lens, height, and tether notes to reproduce shots across three properties
An onsite engineer recorded camera positions, power and network provisioning before deployment
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