Give yourself enough time to get all the information you need for the
equipment list. The kit you are taking may be coming from a range of
suppliers, e.g. camera hire company, lighting and grip company, freelancers, and climbing
or underwater suppliers if you’re doing specialist filming. Give them time to get
everything to you – you can’t afford to get this wrong and mistype or
miss out a serial number.
But having said that, carnets can be raised in a hurry if you’re
suddenly faced with a shoot that must go filming abroad tomorrow.