Starter Task
What
does crowdfunding mean?
Crowdfunding
is a when a project is funded by the public via donations. Correct
Sate
two advantages for an independent project.
You
have more control over the project
You can get donations for any product
Funding goes straight to your project instead of through subsidiaries
State
two disadvantages for a independent project.
Less
funding
Harder
to promote than it would be for a conglomerate
Social media can be used as a form of advertising (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Assessor: Jacob Wylde
Legal Issues - There are certain rules that companys need to obide by in order to avoid prosecution.
These rules are set by a governing body and include things such as :
- Copyright
- Health and saftey (Risk Assesment)
- Privacy rights
- Permits (Release consent form)
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Freedom of information
Definition of what it means
Provides public access to information held by public authorities.
Three reasons why it is important
Allows people to check uo and make sure companies are not doing anything wrong.
What are the consequences of not adhering to this law?
Complaints allows you to reconsider any actuation and put right and mistakes without taking formal action.
Find an example of where this legal issue was breached
A council breached the law by not saying how many days two consultans worked or what each was paid.
How do this law affect pre-production of a media product? Give examples.
Use full in documentaries (info readily available/ little research needed.) Eg crime documentary cctv could be used.
Intellectual property rights
Definition of what it means
Protections granted to creators of copyright, patents, tradmark etc. Cant be used without permision.
Three reasons why it is important
Drives economic growth, supports high paying jobs, helps consumers make and educated choice about the saftey and realiabilty of their purchases.
What are the consequences of not adhering to this law?
Copyright infringment can be filed which could result in the person being prosecuted.
Find an example of where this legal issue was breached
Amazon one click copied by barnes and noble with "exspress lane" lawsuit was settled in 2002
How do this law affect pre-production of a media product? Give examples.
Have to get the rights to images and music used and reuslt in artist and film getting recognition as well as being fairly paid.
Liable and slander
Definition of what it means
The act of making a written statment thats isnt truthfull and is potentially damaging to a persons reputation.( a type of deformation) - Liable
Slander - same as liable but spoken not written
Three reasons why it is important
To protect yourself from prosecution, to avoid broadcasting false information to an impreshionable audiance, to avoide large finacial loss.
Hinders free speach and protect people from scruitiny
What are the consequences of not adhering to this law?
Formal apoligy, fines, lawsuits
Find an example of where this legal issue was breached
High court case -sally burko made a comment about a politician ( sugesting he was involved in child sex abuse)
Slander - Robbie Williamson look alike damaged reputation of the genuine celebrity.
How do this law affect pre-production of a media product? Give examples.
Make sure the writen word is true and no deflamitry.
Copyright, designs and patents act 1998
Definition of what it means
Copyright is claiming ownership of things such as books, movies, images.
Three reasons why it is important
Its a legal requirement, allows you to get credited for wok, it protects your rights.
What are the consequences of not adhering to this law?
Courts can impose potential fine of up to £50,00 and a possible sentence of up to 10 years.
Find an example of where this legal issue was breached
Musican copied a riff and is ordered to pay 200k a day.
How do this law affect pre-prModuction of a media product? Give examples.
Have to be cautions in planning to ensure there is no infrignement or accidental copyright.
