How long will it take to prepare the Carnet?
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By Eric Huyton (Eyefish)
Carnets can be raised quickly
Carnets can be raised in a hurry if you’re suddenly faced with a shoot that must go filming abroad tomorrow. However, this is not for the faint-hearted and experienced PMs and PCs should be consulted if you’re asked to do this.
Make time to gather all the information you need
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.
