During the tech scout with the MSU film liaison, the production representative should bring a written list of all items the production wishes to bring onto the MSU campus. The production representative should be prepared to discuss the following items in detail:
- Complete production schedule
- Number of crew members and number of crew/production vehicles
- Number, size, and weight of large production equipment, including cranes, generators, and dolly systems
- Placement and parking of large equipment and production vehicles
- Set construction/modification of existing structures
- Access to production site, including potential blockage of any campus streets/sidewalks
- Set dressings and special effects use/placement
- Any special effects (e.g., explosions, gunshots, stunts)
- Security perimeter during shooting
- Staging and security of equipment during nonworking hours
- Power needs and cabling plans into and out of any buildings
- Internet access
- Radio frequency coordination (e.g., wireless mics, walkie-talkies)
- Sound and lighting concerns
- Duration of preproduction, actual production, and cleanup
- Union affiliations