| What to Include in Your Prompt |
| To get the most useful response, include as many of the following as possible: |
| Element |
Examples |
| Activity |
Stunt driving, large crane lift, crowd scenes, underwater filming, live fire |
| Location / Country |
UK (default), US, South Africa, Germany, Australia, etc. |
| Environment / Setting |
Rooftop, studio backlot, rural location, airfield, forest, confined space |
| Crew or Public Involvement |
Action involving extras, public footfall, children on set, high noise exposure |
| Time or Conditions |
Night shoot, poor weather, heatwave, low light, remote area |
| Concerns or Questions |
"Any unusual risks?", "Emerging legislation?", "What does US guidance say about this?" |
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| Examples of High-Quality Prompts |
| Basic Scenario |
We're filming a car rollover stunt on a closed rural road at night in the UK. Any high-risk elements I should flag, and what controls are commonly used? |
| Specialist Request |
What are the main hazards and controls for underwater filming involving scuba divers and child actors? |
| Comparative Request |
We're filming crane lifts in the UK and Germany. Are there any key differences in legal responsibilities or best practices? |
| Emerging Risks |
We're building a raised LED volume wall with tracked camera rigs. Any emerging risks or specialist guidance I should reference? |
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| What To Avoid |
| What are the hazards of filming? |
Too broad - specify the activity or setting |
| Tell me about working at height |
You're the expert - ask about something complex, novel, or edge-case |
| What legislation applies? |
Say where you are and what you're doing |
| Do I need a risk assessment? |
Always assumed: this tool supports the one you're already doing |
