R081 Exam - L02 Flashcards
Learning Outcome 2: Be able to plan pre-production
What is the purpose of client requirements?
- To provide the media developer with outline information and any constraints for the project
- A clear statement of what is to be produced
- To identify the intention for the project, and what is hoped to be achieved.
What content is in client requirements?
- Statement of what media product is needed
- The purpose of that media product
- Who the target audience is
- An indication of the content for the media product
- Timescale for when the product will be needed
- Constraints and restrictions
- Details of any house style to make sure the product is consistent with the organisations own branding and recognised style
What is the target audience?
The final viewer/consumer of the product that has been/will be made. It could also be the user of pre-production documents.
What is house style?
Many organisations will have an established brand identity that includes set colours schemes, design styles, fonts and logos. It it likely that any new media product will have to follow the organisations house style.
What is primary information?
Information that is obtained first hand from an original source and therefore is typically more reliable.
What is secondary information?
Information is obtained second hand, where somebody else has already put their own interpretation on the original information. the accuracy of the information might need to be checked when using secondary sources.
List some primary sources
- Autobiography
- Original works
- First hand account
- Diary
- Interview
- Video footage
- Photo
List some secondary sources
- Biography
- Commentaries
- History textbook
- Magazine article
- Report
- Encyclopaedia
- News broadcast
What is a work plan?
A work plan is a structured list of all the tasks and associated activities needed to complete a project, along with the timescales in which the project needs to be finished.
What is the purpose of a work plan?
- To provide a timescale for the overall project to be completed
- To map out against time all the different aspects of the project
What is work flow?
Work flow is the order that the activities will be completed in but can also be the sequence within a software application between importing assets and exporting the final output.
What content is in a work plan?
- Tasks
- Activities
- Duration
- Timescales
- Milestones
- Deadlines
- Resources
- Contingencies
What is a use of a work plan?
- Used to organise your work in time periods
- Used in creation of media products, such as animations
What categories are target audience split into?
- Age
- Gender
- Location
- Ethnicity
What is hardware?
- Physical devices such as a computer or a tablet
What is hardware used for?
Hardware is used for creating pre-production documents or media products.
What is software?
- Software are programs that are installed on a piece of hardware
What is software used for?
Software are the programs that are used to create pre-production documents or media products.
What is a recce?
A recce is a visit to a specific location that will be used for recording purposes.
What is the purpose of a recce?
The purpose is to check access, see what is there, identify the best positions and assess environmental considerations.
What would a recce report need to make notes on?
- Location
- Access
- Lighting
- Health and safety issues
- Availability of power
- Environmental considerations
- Any other potential issues
What is the process of a risk assessment?
- Identify the hazards and dangers
- Decide who might be harmed and how
- Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions to be taken
- Record your findings and implement them
- Review your assessment and update if necessary
What considerations should there be when using a computer?
- Chair height
- Seating position
- Distance from screen to eyes
- Keyboards/mice
What are some risk factors of working with electricity?
- Cable safety on the ground: loose cables can become trip hazards, causing people to fall and could potentially damage the equipment that cables are connected to
- Location: if outdoors, are there any damp/wet conditions or is there any chance of rain?
What are some typical risk factors of working with heavy equipment?
- Lifting: using the correct handling techniques to prevent back injury
- Moving: being in a stable position and avoiding twisting
- Setting up: you may need two people, one to hold the camera or lights in position while the other tightens the stand or tripod mount
What does the © symbol mean?
Copyright
What does the ™ symbol mean?
Trademark
What does the ® symbol mean?
Registered
Give some examples of published content
- Photographs/iamges/graphics
- Music
- Movies
What must you do to use published resources?
- Contact the owner
- Ask for permission to use it
- Be prepared to pay a fee
What does CC stand for?
Creative Commons
What do CC’s allow you to do?
They allow you to use the holder’s copyrighted material
What are the two types of CC licence?
- CC BY: You can use the material however you want as long as you quote the source
- CC BY NC: You can use the material only for non-commerial purposes so you cannot profit from its use but must still quote the source
What does IP stand for?
Intellectual property
What is IP?
This is a piece of work, idea or an invention, which may then be protected by copyright, trademark or patent.
What factors affect classification?
- Violence
- Strong language
- Scenes of a sexual nature
What is BBFC?
British Board of Film Classification: determines ratings for films
What are the ratings of BBFC?
U, PG, 12, 12A, 15, 18
What is PEGI?
Pan European Game Information: ratings for computer games
What are the ratings of PEGI?
3, 7, 12, 16, 18
There are eight principles of the Data Protection Act 1998, but what are the main points?
- The Data Protection Act is a series of UK laws designed to protect individuals and their personal data
- Organisations cannot collect and keep your personal information without following this law
- Everyone has right to view and correct their own personal information without following this law
- Data has to be accurate, for a specific purpose, used fairly and stored securely
- Data can only be held for a reasonable period of time
- Data cannot be passed to other countries without adequate protection
What can happen if you do not follow the Data Protect Act 1998?
Investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and potentially a fine for the organisation
