2019Steadi-Newbies forum
Whether to leave camera equipment unattended overnight between shoot days
What the thread found
- Decision to leave equipment on set or take it home depends on the production type and venue security level, with secured stages being more suitable for walkaways than private residences.
- Insurance considerations include potential delays in receiving replacement equipment after filing a claim, which may impact your ability to work.
- When deciding whether to leave gear, follow the practice of assistant camera operators as an indicator of what the production considers secure enough.
- Verify that production carries insurance coverage naming you as an insured party so claims fall under their policy rather than yours.
- Equipment left on set may be stored in different ways, from locked production vehicles to covered placement with space blankets, with significantly different risk profiles.
Depends on
- The discussion reflects personal preferences and risk tolerance rather than industry-wide standards.
- No specific data provided on theft rates or insurance claim experiences.
- Recommendations depend heavily on individual production circumstances and local security conditions.