Crowdfunding:
The practice of funding a project or
venture by raising money from a large number of people who each contribute a
relatively small amount, typically via the Internet.
correct. (give money via donations)
correct. (give money via donations)
2 Advantages of an independent product:
Can make what you envision
Don’t need to rely on other people
Can fund anything that you would like to.
Can fund anything that you would like to.
2 Disadvantages of an independent product:
Restricted by budget more
Can’t be marketed as much as joint
ventures
If the funding isnt enough, you cannot actually produce anything.
Project might not be viewed as much unless the word gets out
social media being used as a form of advertising - Twitter Facebook Instagram
Assessor : shauna McManus
Legal: Permitted by law
Legal issues: Permissions to do something
Consequnce: Being prosecuted
LLCs
Contracts
Copywrites
Permits - a 'Release and Consent' form is signed by person who owns location. Actors, models, anyone in front of the camera needs to sign one as well.
Releases
Production insurance
Health and safety - Need to do Risk Assessment
Data Protection Act
1)Definition of what it means
Controls how peoples personal infromation is used by the government, i.e. name, address (so personal information)
2) Three reasons why it is important
- Anyone who handles this data has to follow the 3 Data Protection rules
Not transfered outside of the European Economic Area without adequate protection
Handled according to people's Data Protection rights
- Important as the info could be used for in a discrimanatory way against them
- Lets people know how their info is handled
3) What are the consequences of not adhereing to this law?
Prosecution and severe legal issues
Maximum £500,00 fine (but never issued over £350,000), from 25th May 2018 maximum 20 million euros
Maximum £500,00 fine (but never issued over £350,000), from 25th May 2018 maximum 20 million euros
4) Find an example of where this legal issue was breached
Sony was fined £250,000 for not having adequate security for their data, allowing hackers to get into Sony's online store and access information such as addresses and bank info
5) How does this law effect pre-production of a media product? Give examples
The company making the product is obliged to securely hold the information and details of those involved such as cast and crew.The production company must securely dispose of any confidential data
They do this by:
- Password management
- Anti Spyware software
- Ensureing there are backups of data
- Data has to be encrypted
Intelectual Propety Rights
1)Definition of what it means
Grants creators trademarks, copyrights, patents etc. Which means no one can use it without permission
2) Three reasons why it is important
Supports high paying jobs - employs hundreds of millions of people worldwide (employs 55 million Americans - who uses it)
Provides economic growth as it means the people that make the products are supported
Strong and enforced IPR protect customers and families, it helps consumers make an eduacted choice about the safety and reliability of their purchases
Provides economic growth as it means the people that make the products are supported
Strong and enforced IPR protect customers and families, it helps consumers make an eduacted choice about the safety and reliability of their purchases
3) What are the consequences of not adhereing to this law?
If someone without the rights used the property, copyright infringement may be filed and the person could be prosecuted
4) Find an example of where this legal issue was breached
On the 28th of September 1999, Amazon gained the patent for 'single click buying'. Other companies, such as Barnes and Noble in 1999, have made similar options, but the BaN lawsuit was settled in 2002
5) How does this law effect pre-production of a media product? Give examples
Production companies have to get the rights to music and images used in their product, usually by paying for it
Libel and Slander
1)Definition of what it means
Libel - The act of making a written statement that is untrue, and so could be harmful to the subject of the writing.
Slander - Same as libel, but is spoken instead of written
Slander - Same as libel, but is spoken instead of written
2) Three reasons why it is important
Libel - Why it is important to abide by it:
Why you should abide by it - same as libel
- Protect yourself from prosecution
- Large financial loss
- Prevents false info being spread to impressionable audiences
Why you should abide by it - same as libel
3) What are the consequences of not adhereing to this law?
Libel - If the person who provided the statements didn't know they were untruthful, the lawsuit can be dropped
Slander - Same as libel
Slander - Same as libel
4) Find an example of where this legal issue was breached
Libel - Sally Bercrow insinuating that a man was a paedophile, when she had no evident to suport this statement
Slander - Robbie Williams inpersonater, with help from his agent, pretended to by Robie Williams, causing serious damage to charities that he cheated
Slander - Robbie Williams inpersonater, with help from his agent, pretended to by Robie Williams, causing serious damage to charities that he cheated
5) How does this law effect pre-production of a media product? Give examples
Libel - Make sure info used is truthful, or you could be prosecuted. If not an informative show, this isn't always applicable, for example talk shows, comedy shows etc. Depends on thepurpose of the product
Slander - Same as libel
Slander - Same as libel
Copyrights, designs and patents act 1998
1)Definition of what it means
Copyright is stating ownership of something, i.e. books, music etc.
Patents - a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention:
Patents - a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention:
2) Three reasons why it is important
Copyright - Legal requirement, allows you to be credited for your work, protects your rights
3) What are the consequences of not adhereing to this law?
Copyright - Potential fine of £50,000, custodial sentence of up to 10 years, pay damages to the person (depends on commercial value), have to stop displaying the infringed product, give any profit to the person, take back all copies physical media
4) Find an example of where this legal issue was breached
Puff Daddy sampled The Police's Every Breath You Take on his 1997 song I'll Be Missing You without asing permission. he now had to pay Sting £200,000 a day, who also gets 100% iof the writing royalties
5) How does this law effect pre-production of a media product? Give examples
Copyright - check that no copyrighted material is in your product, and if so get consent for the information to be used in theproduct
1)Definition of what it means
2) Three reasons why it is important
3) What are the consequences of not adhereing to this law?
4) Find an example of where this legal issue was breached
5) How does this law effect pre-production of a media product? Give examples
1)Definition of what it means
2) Three reasons why it is important
3) What are the consequences of not adhereing to this law?
4) Find an example of where this legal issue was breached
5) How does this law effect pre-production of a media product? Give examples
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Freedom of Information Act 2000
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