Striking the Set
After the last setup of the day, follow the steps below to finish the job professionally. Your goal should be to leave the space in better condition than you found it. That way, you and other crews may have the opportunity to shoot there again.
Strike
Take down the set (or any location decorations) and your equipment as carefully as you put it up. Don't invite an accident by rushing.
Pack
Stow light fixtures and equipment in their proper cases. Coil cables and cords.
Clean Up
Bag all the trash, and carry it to receptacles and recycling bins. Wipe down the snack tables, mop the floors, and vacuum the rugs.
Restore
Put furniture, potted plants, and wall hangings back where you found them.
Touch Up
If your gaffer's tape took paint ...
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