Unit 2

  Rationale for unit 2 if you are asked to name planning tools this is what the question is asking about. You should link each media product type to  took or the genaric ones. Production does + job roles  some of the job roles that will appear on paper 2, link directly to production docs

  stages of production - pre production: planning - production: making - post production: editing constraints of a product - time: talent availability, deadline for production, time of release - legal and ethical: laws - budget: money - feasibility: how realistic the goal is  - skill set: of workers - environment: weather, accesses to location  - resources: equipment production scheduled                   mon timescale deadlines tasks activities resources milestones contingencies 

  legal issues - have to follow by law. Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 -  exists to protect peoples' creations such as a picture, drawing or photograph, a video, television programme or film, text, such as a book, article or report, a game. Copyright gives the copyright holder exclusive rights to publish, copy, distribute and sell their creation. No one else can use the work without permission. Why is it important? it keeps peoples creative property safe, it keeps people from profiting off  others work, It makes sure the creator of the product is rightly credited and paid for there work. What are the consequences of not adhering to this law? you can get a copy write strike meaning your product will be taken down. How does this law effect pre-production of a media product? if you do not have permission from the owner for example to use a song for your movie you will not be able to use that song and you would have to pick another. Freedom of information Act 2...

Jobs in media  photographer Factfiles scriptwriters duties: come up with themes and ideas. research background material. develop plots and characters. lay out the screenplay to an agreed format. prepare short summaries of your ideas. sell your ideas or 'pitch' to producers. get feedback on your work from producers or script editors. salary: £25,845  in United Kingdom skills:   knowledge of English language. excellent written communication skills. persistence and determination. excellent verbal communication skills. the ability to use your initiative. the ability to come up with new ways of doing things. ambition and a desire to succeed. knowledge of media production and communication. qualifications:   knowledge of English language. excellent written communication skills. persistence and determination. excellent verbal communication skills. the ability to use your initiative. the ability to come up with new ways of doing things. ambition and a desire to succeed. kno...