Begin with viewing priorities
List the entrances, approaches and shared spaces that matter most. Define whether you need general awareness or enough detail to understand a specific event.
- Entrances and exits
- Driveways and parking
- Passageways and vulnerable boundaries
Consider the real conditions
A useful view depends on distance, angle, lighting and obstructions. Review the scene in daylight and after dark rather than choosing positions from a plan alone.
Plan how the system will be used
Decide who may view recordings, how long access is practically needed and where the recorder and network equipment can be kept securely.