Tech Scout Guidelines

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