The ability to let off explosions/special effects, and film on locations near residents introduces a unique need for our services to keep cameras rolling. We gladly enter into NDAs to protect our trusted clients and the films they are creating.
Whether on a studio sub lot or location, the challenge is to minimise the risk of complaints which could paralyse a shoot. We work with some of the UK's best-known film studios and with production and special effects teams to provide a best practice shield for operations that are time and cost-sensitive.
Our work for film sets and location noise control includes:
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Liaison with local authority
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Initial noise audit for proposed activities
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Prediction checks for SFX, and noise modelling levels at the nearest noise-sensitive housing
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Drafting Event Noise Management Plans tailored to the location and applying industry best practice
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Recommending mitigation to minimise noise and air over-pressure waves from large SFX impacts
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Noise and vibration live monitoring at sensitive locations for damage thresholds of complaint thresholds
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Managing noise communications during shoots to keep monitoring staff on track
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Hand-holding through shoots for particularly challenging conditions
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Preparing "wrap" noise compliance reporting, which can be shared with the local authority or used to refine the approach for future shoots
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Expert witness at court if necessary to prove best practicable means were in place
