Codes of Practise & Regulation Research Log

Date Address of source Description of information

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1 11/6/12 – Public liability http://www.media-insurance.co.uk/film-liability-insurance.html

This page describes the key features that public liability can over e.g. damage to property, harm to people etc.

• This is a good example on how a company would present their offering to producers etc.

• The insurance covers location as well. • However it doesn’t state how much it can

cover compared to the website below; you have to phone up to find out the rates.

2 11/6/12 – Public liability

http://www.bectu.org.uk/advice-resources/library/1108

This document describes what is not insured and what is covered. In addition if there is any complaints that need to be added. It also briefly touches on how long the insurance should last for, however this is just a summary.

• This information is from a well known site, that is considered a important part of the

• Unless stated otherwise this information could be outdated.

3 12/6/12 – Public liability http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_liability_insurance

This page describes what is professional liability actually is and what it covers e.g. policies set up based on made-claim basis. However it does not cover criminal prosecution. It also describes the faults of professional liability insurance.

• Not relevant to the completion or public liability insurance

• Anyone can have wrote this therefore this could be biased

3 12/6/12 - Completion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Completion_guarantee

The page explains what the completion insurance is and when it is used. It explains what the produce must agree to. E.g. ‘respect of certain territories in consideration for payment.’ Also the page states that the producer has to have distribution contract signed by distributor before they can take it to the bank for a loan. However methods of payment are difficult. The producer will have to present a regular flow of production work.

• It helps explain what I should be looking for on websites

• This information can be potentially biased since any one can make changes to the text

• Doesn’t necessarily explain how I would use this type of insurance

4 12/6/12 - completion http://suite101.com/article/movie-completion-bonds-a137370

Other than explains what a completion insurance is and how to contact a bonding company. This places shows the ‘standard’ fee which is 6% of the total budget but this can be negotiable. In addition it explains what a bonding company does. E.g. manage money, make sure that the producers don’t encounter bad suppliers.

• Once again this is an article and it is not on a well know organisation e.g. BECTU

• That mean this information could be outdated or biased.

• However this information does give a specific percentage, this can help producers know how much at bond company will take.

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5 12/6/12 - Completion http://www.meridianusa.com/film_production.htm#Completion_Bond

Once again this is a company that is setting out their rules and showing what they have to offer. They briefly explain what the propose of a completion bond is and why you need it. They list what the insurance covers.

• This source is from a company that guides producers on what they should look out for therefore they can be deemed as reliable.

• In addition they seemed to be up to date with special events that can help freelancers get a job yet this is not based in the UK

6 12/6/12 – trade unions http://www.bectu.org.uk/advice-resources/rates

This document contains the rates of the certain formats of media e.g. Commercials, videos, TV dramas etc.

• This page provides standard rates which help people know how much they should be getting paid.

• However this information could be out of date.

7 13/6/12 - copyright http://www.youtube.com/t/howto_copyright

This page from YouTube explains what copyright is and what copyright infringement is. It also explains the consequences of what would happen if you were to post copyright-infringing material. It gives you advice on how not to do that. They try to encourage people to upload original content.

• This page is from an website that a that actually host videos therefore this site must have a page to make sure that someone doesn’t copy-infringe on someone else’s work. I would assume that this is a disclaimer so the website don’t get into trouble.

• Furthermore this is from the officially website Youtube which can be deemed as reliable otherwise they would get into trouble.

8 13/6/12 - copyright http://www.school-video-news.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=306:copyright-issues-when-using-music-in-videos&catid=33:copyright&Itemid=51

This page is from a online magazine to help teachers and students that are doing media. It explains the problems in the music videos and how to avoid infringing on someone’s work.

• This is a valuable resource for teachers and students to use since it provides solutions to overcome copyright legally. However you do not know if this source is reliable or not.

9 13/6/12 - Ofcom – protecting under 18s

http://media.ofcom.org.uk/2011/09/30/ofcom-warns-tv-broadcasters-to-be-more-careful-around-watershed/

This page talks about things should be scheduled at the appropriate time for viewers under the age of 18. It also mentions the things that should not be featured e.g. smoking, drugs etc. Furthermore this page talks about if under 18s are actually included in a video or program and the producer needs permission from their parents.

• This source provides a lot of information however this does not provide if the source is reliable or not.

• This page listens what should and should not be shown on TV before watershed.

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10 13/6/12 - Ofcom – protecting under 18s

http://parental-advisory.co.uk/music-on-tv/music-videos-on-tv/

This page tell us how broadcasters have the responsibilities of protecting under 18s. It also interesting mentions that Ofcom do not approve of videos or any other programmes before they are broadcast. That the producer in fact has ‘a legal obligation to make sure that their programmes meet the standards of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.’

• This provides a solution on how to protect people under the age of 18 from anything they shouldn’t be seeing.

• This site is making help to provide information for parents therefore it really would not be help for a producer looking for a company.

11 14/6/12 - Ofcom - Privacy

http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120430094931AA9HGB2

This information only tells you how not to get into trouble with privacy on YouTube.

• This information is from a website where anybody could answer ; meaning the could be potentially biased.

• In addition there is no proof of their information so they can easily make something up.

12 14/6/12 - Ofcom - Privacy

http://www.videosta.com/privacy/

This hosts music videos and website stores people’s information that have visited the side. They talk about what they collect and the information used. If there was any information they could contact the website.

• This website doesn’t necessarily talk about music videos itself rather it talks about what happens when people come onto websites.

• At least this websites says what information it collects yet this website could be lying.

13 14/6/12 - Ofcom - Privacy

http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/broadcasting/broadcast-codes/broadcast-code/privacy/

This page explains the reasons why this rule was enforced and what it is trying to prevent. Then this page goes on to list what type of situations privacy would be breached and what to avoid.

• This seems to be a reliable source since it’s the ‘Independent regulator and competition authority’.

• This site clearly states what broadcaster can broadcast and what they cannot.

14 15/6/12 - Ofcom – harm and offence

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/3701926/Assisted-suicide-TV-show-controversy-Ofcoms-Broadcasting-Code.html#

This information is about a controversy a programmed caused that made some people’s question Ofcom’s Harm and offence regulation.

This is not really relevant to music videos yet in was interesting to see how Ofcom dealt with the situation. From that information we could assume that is how Ofcom deal with most situations.

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15 15/6/12 - Ofcom – harm and offence

http://www.independentproducerhandbook.co.uk/183/4a-protecting-under-18s-and-harm-and-offence/harm-offence-general-principles.html

Compared to source 17 this page goes into deal on what is acceptable and what is not. Such as they should not be any misleading information and actions needs to be justified.

This is from a website that has a channel on Tv they are channel 4 and channel 5. Since these are their set of words which is similar to the code of practise. So this information can be deemed reliable.

16 15/6/12 - Ofcom – harm and offence

http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/broadcasting/broadcast-codes/broadcast-code/harmoffence/

This page outlines the regulation and the different type of sections. Then this page goes on to list various incidents and how you are able to deal with them.

• This seems to be a reliable source since it’s the ‘Independent regulator and competition authority’.

• This site clearly states what broadcaster can broadcast and what they cannot and what should be done to avoid an uproar from viewers. This can be help for producers that are in the production of making their video.

17 15/6/12 - Ofcom – protecting under 18s

http://www.independentproducerhandbook.co.uk/179/4a-protecting-under-18s-and-harm-and-offence/protecting-under-18s.html

This source is brief summary tells would should not be shown to minors or before watershed

This is from a website that has a channel on Tv they are channel 4 and channel 5. Since these are their set of words which is similar to the code of practise. So this information can be deemed reliable. In addition it provides a rich amount of information.

18 17/6/12 – trade unions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BECTU

This website describes what BECTU is and how long it has been around for. Then it goes on to talk about the awards BECTU has gotten.

• This page provides good, basic background information.

• Yet it is not relevant to any thing specific, this page is more of a generalisation.

• Furthermore anyone can change this information that means we don’t know who is right or who is wrong.

19 17/6/12 – trade unions http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_do_trade_unions_do

This just merely answers what trade unions do.

• There is a lack of detail to this information. • You do not know if this information is

accurate of not because absolutely anyone can answer this question.

• That means you don’t know if this is a reliable piece of information or not.

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20 17/6/12 - Ofcom - Crime

http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/broadcasting/broadcast-codes/broadcast-code/crime/

This page explains the reasons why this rule was enforced. Then this page goes on to list what type of situations that the broadcaster must not do in order not to break the rules.

• It doesn’t list the consequences if the rules are broken.

• However this seems to be a reliable source since it’s the ‘Independent regulator and competition authority’.

• for the UK communications industries.’ Also it is very connected e.g. connected to twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

21 17/6/12 - Ofcom - fairness

http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/broadcasting/broadcast-codes/broadcast-code/fairness/

This page outlines the regulation and the different type of sections. Then this page goes on to list various incidents and how you are able to deal with them.

• This seems to be a reliable source since it’s the ‘Independent regulator and competition authority’.

• This site clearly states what broadcaster can broadcast and what they cannot.

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