Friday, 4 November 2016

Production schedules :Mock exam question

1. identify one type of project management tool that could be used to keep track of the project tasks and explain why it is suitable for this task. [3]

A project management tool such as a production schedule (1 mark) would be suitable to use for creating the road safety computer game as it outlines (1 mark) tasks which need to be done in a certain time in order for the product to be ready for the client, this is also suitable because it create a chronological order for the tasks to be completing and organises them due to the timescales.
To create a production schedule you could use a software like excel as you can easily insert timescales and tasks into the table which need to be completed.  (1 mark)

3 marks very good
Try and include a production schedule i.e. it would be given to all staff/personnel etc.


Peer assessor Darcy

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Key Personnel

  • important in the production of a media product, pre-production and post production.
  • Pre-production: Includes all the planning and drafting stages of a media products, creating preproduction documents such as scripts, storyboards etc.
  • Production: includes making the product.
  • Post-production: includes any ways which a product is edited.

Job roles in production


Regulatory Bodies











Tuesday, 4 October 2016

LO1- regulatory bodies

Regulatory bodies-The regulatory body is an organisation which ensure people follow rules/law/guidelines. Regulation is about monitoring a product and making such a product is appropriate to an audience. 

It is important to regulate media products because it can harm a companies reputation if offensive content is shown.

Monday, 3 October 2016

LO1:types of digital media product

Using the internet find an example of a media product for each of the following types of digital media products, state the legal issues linked/considered for the product.

TV production:
  • A TV production such as 'E!news' has to consider legal issues such as slander, this is harmful/offensive words which are spoken, they have to consider this when reporting on 'gossip' as some of this may not be true and could harm someones reputation. To get around this they often use words such as 'allegedly'. They may also have to consider copyright if they use/make a logo from the companies they report on or  they advertise their own logos. They have to put copyright on any logos they make in order for people not to use them as their own.
  • The regulatory body used for this would be Ofcom this is because Ofcom monitor with content that is put on TV, they would have to stick to the guidelines appropriate for that type/the time the programme is on.

Social media campaign:
  • YouTubers such as 'Sanders Kennedy' are categorised as a gossip channel , because of this he has to consider slander and libel as he reports through speech and written statements, although he reports mainly on factual information he still has to consider how he gets his point across often using the word 'allegedly' (much like other gossip channels/new reports). if he did not use words like this he could face prosecution because he may be damaging a persons reputation if bad/false statements were shown. He may also have to consider this when reporting on social media he has to consider libel as if he writes statements which can damage someone reputation and post it on his social media I can mean he is breaching libel. 
  • Also YouTube channels which use music would have to consider copyright as the music they use either has to be their own or one they have asked permission for, a lot of YouTubers credit the music to ensure they do not breach the copyright law.
  • W3C would be the regulatory body which regulate this type of media as they regulate web content.

Digital amination:
  • The digital animation Shrek created by dreamworks has to consider legal issues such as copyright because they may need copyright their characters,music used,logos and any significant aspects of the film. They may also need to gain copyright from any assets taken from elsewhere. They also have to consider slander as they have to ensure no offensive language and behaviour is present, this is also reinforced by the rating of the film as it is rated 'U'
  • The regulatory body responsible for regulating animation would be BBFC as they regulate films and videos which Shrek is a film.

Radio production:
  • BBC radio 2 have to consider copyright because if they play any music which is not theirs they would have gain copyright or have a license to play them in order for them not to breach the copyright. Also if they create any theme tunes, logos etc. they will have to copyright that as it is their intellectual property.
  • Ofcom would regulate the radio media as they are responsible for broadcasting, telecommunications and postal industries in the UK.

Graphic novel:
  • When producing a graphic novel such as 'the walking dead: days gone by' you have to consider copyright and your intellectual property as by putting copyright on your product it insures no one can take a character/plot/narrative/art and use it as their own, also if you want to use something of someone else's such as a character/plot/narrative than you would have to ask permission to use them. You can ask permission for a copyrighted assets my phone, email,letter or if more informal social media. You may need to consider the content of a graphic novel to ensure it is not offensive/harmful to someone especially if it is targeted at children and teens.


Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Revision of legal issues

Freedom of information act

  • Public have the right to access/ask for information from public sector organisations (NHS,goverment,police,mod)
  • Public sector organisations are funded by the public/taxes so the public have the right to access their information.
  • In pre-production you need to consider this if you are making documentaries/newpaper on the public service organisations because you need to access data to include.
  • This can be harmful if people manipulate this data to use in the wrong way
  • Concequences of not following the act:                                                                                    ICO give 30 days to amend the problem.                                                                                    Possible fine.

Copyright, designs and patents act 1988


  • Recognise/ownership for work you have created:
  1. Logo
  2. Songs
  3. Music
  4. Posters
  5. Book
  • If you want to use someone else's intellectual property you have to ask permission
  • There is a time period in which you have legal ownership of a product (time frame)
  • if you invent/make something as part of a company, the company will have ownership of it.
How do you seek permission?
  1. Email
  2. Telephone
  3. Letter

Data Protection act:

  • Protection of sensitive data (passwords,account details "E commers", medical records, contact info,personal details)
  • Encryption needs to be used to protect this data.
  • People holding sensitive data are not aloud to share to a third party unless you agree/give concent.
  • concequences of breaching: fines, possible prosecution

Libel and Slander:

  • Libel- a written statement which could ruins someones reputation, false information.
  • Slander- incudes hurtful/offensive language. Spoken statement  which can ruin a persons reputation
  • pre-production effected by libel: newspaper,book,magazine
  • pre-production effected by Slander: news, video (social media),radio.









Tuesday, 13 September 2016

LO1: Legal issues

Three legal issues you have to consider in the pre-production stage of making a product.

1.Copyright
2.Health and safety (risk assessment)
3.Permissions/licensing for location (release & consent from)

Data Protection Act





















1. Definition of what it means:
Libel a written statement that can damage someone's reputation often seen in newspapers or magazine, Libel is defamation (saying something which is discriminatory to someone). Slander is a spoken statement that can damage a persons reputation.
2.Three reasons why it is important:
Breaching libel  can ruin a business, you can be sued or prosecuted.
3. What are the consequences of not adhering to this law?:
Slander have the rights to sue, you can be asked to page compensation.
4. Find an example of where this legal issue was breached:
Celebrity sues the sun newspaper for slander and Libel offences.
5. How does this law effect pre-production of a media product? Give examples:
You have to make sure your product does not form harm or offence.

Freedom of information Act:
1. Definition of what it means.
It allows the public to access information held about them,the government hold that information. eg. medical records, birth certificates, address.
2.Three reasons why it is important.
It gives the public the trust of the government as they can see all the information held.
3. What are the consequences of not adhering to this law?
They have a chance to fix a problem and are given decision notices and could be fined
4. Find an example of where this legal issue was breached.
They didn't supply information in the time that is given
5. How does this law effect pre-production of a media product? Give examples.

Copyright designs and patents Act:
1. Definition of what it means.
Stops copying someone's work and using it as your own. Anything designed should such as a logo, the colour, texture and design should be protected by this.
2.Three reasons why it is important.
To give people protection of their own work
3. What are the consequences of not adhering to this law?
people can be prosecuted for this and often made to pay a big fine. 
4. Find an example of where this legal issue was breached.
Copying a logo which is copyrighted and you don't have permission you can be prosecuted.
5. How does this law effect pre-production of a media product? Give examples.
You have to make your own products or gain permission for products you want to use

Intellectual Property 
1. Definition of what it means.
Describes a physical creation which a person has thought of.
2.Three reasons why it is important.
Keeps your product safe so people cant use it, beneficial for anyone who creates or designs a product. 
3. What are the consequences of not adhering to this law?
If you break copyright infringement you can be prosecuted get a big fine
4. Find an example of where this legal issue was breached.
Legal battles between Apple and Samsung between the intellectual property of their products
5. How does this law effect pre-production of a media product? Give examples.
You have to make sure to gain copyright or produce your own products.

LO1:Starter task on crowdfunding


Asessor; Alex

1. What does crowdfunding mean?

Crowdfunding is when a project is helped funded by donations from other companies or the public (such as kickstarter) inorder to make a product/project.

2. State two advantages for an independent project.

.Get to decide on the final look of the product and isnt influenced by a conglomerate
.Can pay less wagesfrom the funding as there is less staff so it can go towards the production
.Can use social media which is free advertisement

3.State two disadvantages for an independent project.

They won't have as big of a buget to create something so they may have to miss out elements becuase they cant afford it.
Difficult to make people aware of your project let along obtaining donations
Difficult to get donations if you dont already have a fan base or a good reputation



LO1: Introduction booklet