Question: what are the most important things to do before heading to a video shoot?
Answer: Test Your Gear. Just because your tools worked last time doesn't guarantee it will work this time, so always take time to pull out all of your gear and put it through its paces a day or two before your shoot. ... 
Check Your Charges. ... 
Prep Your Media. ... 
Make and Print Your Plans. ... 
Pack Your Bag. ... 
Clean Your Lens. ... 
Check Your Focus.