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R081 Exam 2018 Revision notes for iMedia examination

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Contents

1. LO 1: Understand the purpose and content of pre-production ................................. 3

1.1. Theory .................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1.1. Storyboards ..................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1.2. Scripts ............................................................................................................................................. 3 1.1.3. Visualisation diagrams .................................................................................................................... 4 Visualisation diagrams .............................................................................................................................. 5 1.1.4. Mind maps/spider diagrams ............................................................................................................ 6 1.1.5. Mood Boards ................................................................................................................................... 6 1.1.6. Mind Maps/spider Diagrams ........................................................................................................... 7 1.1.7. Mood Boards ................................................................................................................................... 7 1.1.8. Visualisation Diagrams ................................................................................................................... 8 1.1.9. Scripts ............................................................................................................................................. 8 1.1.10. Storyboards ................................................................................................................................... 9

2. Learning Outcome 2: Be able to plan pre-production .............................................. 10

2.1. Interpret client requirements ................................................................................................................ 10 2.2. identify timescales for production based on target audience and end user requirements ................... 11 2.3. What are work plans? ........................................................................................................................... 12 2.4. Contingency plans? .............................................................................................................................. 13 2.5. Table based Work plans....................................................................................................................... 13 2.6. Gantt Charts ......................................................................................................................................... 13 2.7. How to conduct and analyse research for a creative digital media product, i.e.: ................................. 17 2.8. Produce a work plan and production schedule to include: ................................................................... 18 2.9. Identifying Target Audiences ................................................................................................................ 18 2.10. the hardware, techniques and software used for: .............................................................................. 18 2.11. The health and safety considerations when creating digital media products..................................... 19

2.11.1. RSI .............................................................................................................................................. 19 2.11.2. Eye strain .................................................................................................................................... 19 2.11.3. Back ache ................................................................................................................................... 20 Health and safety in computer rooms ..................................................................................................... 21

2.12. legislation regarding any assets to be sourced .................................................................................. 22 2.13. How legislation applies to creative media production ........................................................................ 23

2.13.1. Data protection ............................................................................................................................ 23 2.13.2. Privacy ........................................................................................................................................ 23

2.14. Defamation ......................................................................................................................................... 24 2.15. Certification and classification ............................................................................................................ 25 2.16. Revision Questions ............................................................................................................................ 25

3. Learning Outcome 3: Be able to produce pre-production documents ................... 28

3.1. Creation of plans .................................................................................................................................. 28 3.2. Analyze a script .................................................................................................................................... 28 3.3. the properties and limitations of file formats......................................................................................... 28

3.3.1. Understanding File Formats.......................................................................................................... 28 3.3.2. Compression ................................................................................................................................. 28 3.3.3. The properties and limitations for still images ............................................................................... 29 3.3.4. the properties and limitations of file formats for audio .................................................................. 31 3.3.5. the properties and limitations of file formats for moving images ................................................... 32 3.3.6. the properties and limitations of file formats for moving images (Video) ...................................... 33 3.3.7. The properties and limitations of file formats (Script) ................................................................... 35

3.4. suitable naming conventions ................................................................................................................ 35


3.4.1. Naming conventions ..................................................................................................................... 35 3.5. Version Control ..................................................................................................................................... 36 3.6. Organisational ...................................................................................................................................... 36 3.7. Keywords .............................................................................................................................................. 37 3.8. identify appropriate file formats needed to produce: ............................................................................ 37 3.9. Revision Questions .............................................................................................................................. 37

4. Learning Outcome 4: Be able to review pre-production documents ...................... 38

4.1. Review a pre-production document ..................................................................................................... 38 4.1.1. Reviewing a Pre-production document: ........................................................................................ 39 4.1.2. Revision Questions: ...................................................................................................................... 41


1. LO 1: Understand the purpose and content of pre-production

1.1. Theory

1.1.1. Storyboards Definition: A storyboard is a graphical representation of how you want your media to unfold, shot by shot. It is made up of a sequence of pictures representing each shot, with notes about what is going on in the scene. It is like a comic book version of a script Purpose: Storyboards are cheap and effective ways of sharing the vision you have for your design. They also speed up and simplify the production process, as you have a clear sequence and idea of what each shot entails. Where would you use it? Film & Television Theatre, Animation & Video Contents number of scenes scene content Timings/duration camera shots (e.g. close up, mid, long) camera angles (e.g. over the shoulder, low angle, aerial) camera movement (e.g. pan, tilt, zoom or using a track and dolly lighting (e.g. types, direction) sound (e.g. dialogue, sound effects, ambient sound, music) locations (e.g. indoor studio or other room, outdoor) camera type i.e. – still camera – video camera – virtual camera (e.g. for animations, 3D modeling or

computer games)

1.1.2. Scripts Definition: A script is a document that outlines every aural (speaking), visual (what you can see) behavioural (body language), and lingual element required to tell a story. The script is only used as an outline as it will be interpreted by many different professions such as the director, cast, editor, and production crew. Purpose: Where would you use it? video production, voiceover, comic book or computer games TV & Film Theatre, drama and plays Contents Set / location Direction (what happens in a scene) (interaction) Sounds Dialogue and conversation Mood, emotion shot type


camera movement sounds (e.g. for actions or events) characters dialogue (e.g. intonation, loudness, emotion)

1.1.2.1. Formatting and layout.

1.1.3. Visualisation diagrams Definition: A visualisation diagram shows in a visual way what something might look like. The visualisation diagram will show both the content and position of different elements Purpose: It can be used for still images and graphics projects such as poster designs and CD/DVD covers. Where would you use it? For still images and graphics Posters / CD & DVD covers / Leaflets & Flyers Contents Images Graphics (Background styles and borders) Logos Text (Font size/Colour/Type Colour Dimensions

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Visualisation diagrams The extract below is from the mock paper mark scheme. It is a clear break down of what is required in a complete and comprehensive visualisation diagram. It helps you identify what a visualisation diagram should show / include and also helps you answer the 12 mark question on the specimen paper on how to review pre-production documents

1. Do mock paper Question 7 (or revisit your mock paper to see what you produced and how many marks you achieved), then follow on with

2. The Specimen paper questions 11 and 12 Notice: Content (3 marks) / Layout (3 marks) / Fit for purpose (1 mark) / Annotations to justify (2 marks)

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1.1.4. Mind maps/spider diagrams Definition: Visual representation of an idea. Spider diagrams are often used for planning or creating ideas. It uses a structured layout to explore ideas. A spider diagram allows you to think about the main idea and then how the ideas are seen to be present in many parts. It starts with a central idea and branches out. Each branch will have a node. It is important that the nodes follow a logical pattern. Purpose: To show development routes and options for an idea, or component parts and resources needed for a creative media product Where would you use it? Brainstorming. What goes into it? Resources needed for a creative media product Workflow diagram Central idea Branches Keywords Colour Icons Topics

1.1.5. Mood Boards Definition: Ideas and concepts for a new creative media product development, assisting the generation of ideas. A Mood board is a type of collage consisting of images, text, and samples of objects in a composition. They may be physical or digital, and can be "extremely effective" presentation tools. You can use moodboards to show ideas for a wide variety of product from posters and DVD covers to animations and TV adverts. A moodboard is a great visualisation tool to show theme, colour schemes, font, textures and the general appearance of your product. Purpose: It is a visual tool to help with how the product will look/feel or flow. To assist in the generation of ideas for any product/service Where would you use it? Fashion Interior Design Architecture Ideas and concepts for a new creative media product development Generating ideas / moods / atmospheres DVD covers/animations

What goes onto it? Colours Photographs Images Fabrics Textures Text

Further information http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design/mood-boards-812470

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Revision Questions

1.1.6. Mind Maps/spider Diagrams Create an example of a spider diagram for a webpage to advertise an Oreo competition, to visit their factory in Orlando (not a website).

1.1.7. Mood Boards


Explain some benefits of using a mood board, over just a written description. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Give two reasons why a mood board might be a suitable choice of pre-production for an advertising company to pitch their ideas to a client for a new TV advert. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

1.1.8. Visualisation Diagrams A new CGI animation, blockbuster film is being created. What could visualisation diagrams be used for in both the production, and advertising of the film? Think of 5 examples.

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1.1.10. Storyboards What products can they be used for? Come up with 3 examples. 1………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3………………………………………………………………………………………………. What are the advantages and benefits of using a storyboard? …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. List 5 Items that a storyboard could contain?

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2. Learning Outcome 2: Be able to plan pre-production

2.1. Interpret client requirements Investigate Client requirements Purpose Theme Style Genre Content How to investigate the Client requirements? By client discussion (Meetings, Telephone Calls, E-mail, Skype) Reviewing a written brief (This is given to you to look at either e-mailed or paper based) Scripts (This is a play about…. Can you make a video based on the script) Specification (A list of requirements that a product will do) Questions to think about What are client requirements? The person / company you’re working for is the client What they want? How to measure success from Success criteria Expectations Scenario (title) Assignment / tasks – what needs to be done What needs to be produced What is a brief? Written out in a description of a problem or describing the need for a solution. How might you interpret client requirements / brief? Mind maps – brainstormed Discussed it as a group Speak to client – question the

The problem: Picture the scene. You’ve just landed a new client,

who hurries a brief to you for a marketing brochure for a new ‘local teenage volunteers’ scheme. There are a

few holes in the brief, but instead of asking for constant clarification, you get to work. Later you’re told the design “isn’t quite right”.

Before you know it, the client is refusing to pay. Familiar story?

All too familiar for many freelance designers. Unclear design briefs are infuriating. What’s worse, clients think you made all the mistakes.

So what can you do to avoid this?

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You can find out the information you need from a few carefully crafted and timely questions.

http://business.tutsplus.com/articles/the-ultimate-design-brief--fsw-204

The solution:

Imagine you are have just been hired by the design company (they make many different digital products, from web sites / short movies / logos / posters and whole branding projects) and you have been given your first design job to manage completely on your own. Using the ‘Good Things to Include in Your Design Brief’ section at the link above – create a mind map to help you identify exactly what is required in a good client design brief for the ‘Teenage volunteers scheme’. Your bosses want to see your mind map first before you go back to the client for the first time. Explain to your bosses:

what your client has asked for? who is their target audience? what they are trying to achieve – success criteria? what resources and assets you need along the way? what kinds of questions you need to ask your client about all of these to be sure that you

will design the end product that will be suitable and fit for purpose?

2.2. identify timescales for production based on target audience and end user requirements

How do you use and identify timescales? Questions to ask: When does the event/festival/book/dvd released? What resources are needed. Do you have any assets we can use e.g photos etc. This will make the

project short if we don’t have to obtain permission or create new assets. Will there be a prototype for testing? Advice and guidance When does the project need to be finished? Then Plan backwards from that point. It could be that there is a festival on that date however, the website/posters need to be produced well before that date to advertise the event. Always have time to review each milestone and ensure the client is happy with the stages of the work. If the client is not happy at each milestone, you need to use some of your contingency time to make changes or improvements Using a work plan to help plan the timescale and agree with the client. This could be given to the client and agreed with the start and end date. Here below are the items that are needed for the time plan. tasks activities work flow timescales resources (H/w, S/W [to create, test and view the final product] Internet access, domain name, people,

money) Milestones Contingencies

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2.3. What are work plans? Work plans are created to organise the sequence of steps that need to be performed to

complete a project. They show the order the steps should be performed They show the time allocated to complete each step They may include information about required resources They may include information about the location for each step (eg different filming locations

to record a video) They should include a contingency plan They can be displayed as a table or graphically in a Gannt chart You could start organising your thoughts and ideas for how to plan with a Flow Diagram

2.3 Below is an example of a simple flow diagram for making a cup of tea When creating a flow diagram, you need to think about all the steps and stages (resources and assets) that you would need to follow to be able to make the finished product for your client.

From this, you could then make your mindview or Gantt chart

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2.4. Contingency plans? Contingency plans are built into a work plan to allow extra time in case of setbacks. This could be due to:

Equipment failure Workers off sick Conditions are not suitable for filming / making the digital product Health and safety concerns

2.5. Table based Work plans These work plans are represented in tables. They allow more information to be stored in them than a Gannt chart, as they can include resources and locations.

2.6. Gantt Charts Gannt charts show work plans in a graphical way. Although they may hold less information than a table based approach, is is easier to visually track the sequence of events that you have to perform, and check if you are on schedule. They are often created using spreadsheet software. Example 1: A work plan created as a text table in word processing software:

Activity Duration Resources Find images for mood board 1 hour Magazines, adverts, photos Create mood board 1 hour A3 paper, glue stick, scissors Ideas for mind map 30 mins Pen, paper Create mind map 1 hour Pen, paper Plan visualisation 30 mins Create visualisation 30 mins Desktop Publishing software Develop story for storyboard 1 hour Plan scenes and durations 30 mins Pen, paper Create storyboard 1 hour Storyboard templates Digitise documents 30 mins Scanner, digital camera Send to client 5 mins Computer system with email Obtain feedback 30 mins Make changes 1 hour

Total 9h 5mins

Example 2: A work plan created in spreadsheet software with tasks, durations and a graphical chart to show when the tasks will be completed (ie a simple Gantt chart):


Example 3:A work plan created using project type software – this creates Gantt charts based on a series of tasks with predecessors and durations for each one. This type of project/work plan is easy to update with any changes to predict the new end date:

Example 4: A production schedule for making a short video. The intention of the production schedule is so that everyone involved knows what is happening, where they need to be and what equipment/resources will be required:

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4 Different types of information, including contingencies, need to be included on a work plan when creating promotional products.

(a) Describe the use of contingencies in the work plan.

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2.7. How to conduct and analyse research for a creative digital media product, i.e.: Conducting research for the client using: Primary sources Secondary sources

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2.8. Produce a work plan and production schedule to include: ○ Tasks ○ Activities ○ work flow ○ Timescales ○ Resources ○ Milestones ○ contingencies.

2.9. Identifying Target Audiences Gender: Which gender is the produce aimed for? Stereotyping: Blue for boys, Pink for girls: Age: Are there products that are age restricted. DVDs: National Lottery etc Ethnicity: Are there any cultures you cannot advertise to? Why?. Income: Is there a specific markets that you are excluding because of money: Is the product a premium

product you are promoting i.e iphones, Bugatti Veyron Location: Are there any countries you cannot sell to. Is the product illegal in some countries Accessibility: Who can have access to the information: Who has the technology to view the product. Are

there any sectors of the audience that cannot access the product? Blind people, Hearing issues. Toilets/Cash machines

2.10. the hardware, techniques and software used for: Digitising paper-based documents (Making paper based documents that can be used electronically) Hardware that can be used! • Computer • Scanner • Printer • Graphics Tablet • Camera • Video Camera • Microphone • Pens, pencils etc • Monitor or screen Software Types that can be used • Graphics Editing • Video Editing • Audio editing • Word Processing • Presentation • Spreadsheet • Database • Web Authoring


2.11. The health and safety considerations when creating digital media products Health and safety when undertaking project work Use of risk assessments • Identify the hazards / dangers • Decide who might be harmed and how • Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions • Record your findings and implement them • Review your assessment and update if necessary Location recces Definition: To visit a location prior to filming • Check it’s suitable • Lighting? Is there light you can use for indoor shots. What about the sun? Is the sun in the correct

position for the scene • Safe? Any cliff edges/ Chemicals/Sharpe corners • Electricity? Is there electricity how are you going to power the equipment • Scenery? Is the scenery correct for the location of the film shot. Think about the Sound of music it will

look bad if there was a back drop of a city • Sanitary (Toilet breaks) Is it clean enough for actors to use. Safe working practices • Using computers:

– Chair height – Distance from screen to eyes – Keyboards / mice comfortable

• Working at heights • Working with electricity • Working with heavy equipment

2.11.1. RSI is a repetitive strain injury is an "injury to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems that may be caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression, or sustained or awkward positions. Solutions Taking regular breaks from working at your computer - a few minutes at least once an hour Alternating work tasks Regular stretching to relax your body Using equipment such as footrests, wrist rests and document holders if you need to Keeping your mouse and keyboard at the same level Avoiding gripping your mouse too tightly - hold the mouse lightly and click gently Familiarise yourself with keyboard shortcuts for applications you regularly use (to avoid overusing the

mouse)

2.11.2. Eye strain Many people who use computers complain of eye strain. Looking at a monitor for a long time can strain your eyes or can make any other problems you are having with your eyes seem more noticeable. Symptoms include: Eye discomfort; Headaches; Sore, tired, burning or itchy eyes; Difficulty focusing

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Solutions

Adjusting the screen height / seating so that when sitting comfortably your eyes are in line with the top of the monitor screen

Adjusting the brightness control on your monitor for comfort or Adjusting the contrast on your monitor to make the characters distinct from the background

Exercising the eyes by periodically focusing on objects at varying distances Taking regulars breaks to rest the eyes from a fixed position

2.11.3. Back ache Sitting for long periods in front of a computer is storing up trouble. No matter how good your positioning, it is important to get up every so often.

seating posture computer screen position chair height keyboard position

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A fully adjustable chair should avoid poor posture. Footrests / wrist rests can reduce these problems. Screens should tilt and turn to a position that avoids awkward movements.

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1 - Make sure that your monitor is at arm's length away from you. Your fingertips should barely be touching the screen. You should also be able to see over the top of the monitor.

2 - The light you use should be on a low setting and out of your direct line of vision.

3 - Make sure that the screen is square to your line of vision.

4 - Your arms should be at a 90 degree angle and your elbow's bend.

5 - You should be sitting up straight like a board with your back and butt against the chair.

6 - Your chair should be well padded and fully adjustable.

7 - You should have a w rist pad lying on the desk that you can use to rest your hands on while you are not typing.

8 - Keep your feet flat on the floor and close together.


Health and safety in computer rooms

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both systems Students and staff may suffer burns, smoke

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Students fatal injuries if trapped in a classroom during a fire. Computers may become • No food or drink in classroom damaged or student safety • Students aware of classroom put at risk if drinks or any Students procedure fluids are spi lled on or near • Drinks to remain in sealed a computer. containers

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Identify three possible risks to the health and safety of the user. For each risk, state a measure that can be used to reduce the risk.

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2.12. legislation regarding any assets to be sourced Legislation Key points Copyright Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

It is illegal to use created material without permission 70yrs literacy, dramatic, musical or artistic work 70yrs films 50yrs sound recording You could face legal action

Fine of up to £325,000 Imprisonment of up to five years for a first offence. Subsequent offences, fine of up to £0.6 million Imprisonment of up to 10 years.

Ignorance is not an excuse Trademarks A word, symbol, or phrase, used to identify a particular

manufacturer or seller's products and distinguish them from the products of another Trademarks Act 1994 Once registered a trademark cannot be used without permission (diluted) Injunctions and damages can be granted

Creative commons A Creative Commons (CC) license is one of several public copyright licenses that enable the free distribution of an otherwise copyrighted work. A CC license is used when an author wants to give people the right to share, use, and build upon a work that they have created. CC provides an author flexibility (for example, they might choose to allow only non-commercial uses of their own work) and protects the people who use or redistribute an author's work from concerns of copyright infringement as long as they abide by the conditions that are specified in the license by which the author distributes the work. Works are governed by Copyright Law

Patent Patents Act 1977 Patents protect inventions Stop anyone from making or using the invention without the owner’s permission. Last up to 20 years. Only exists in the country for which a patent has been granted. Generally speaking patents are used to protect the markets in which an invention is to be exploited.

Steps taken to keep within the law

Check for copyright / trademark Contact the owner Ask for permission to use it Pay a fee Use royalty free/ license free assets


2.13. How legislation applies to creative media production

2.13.1. Data protection Eight principles of the Data protection Act

1. Personal data shall be processed fairly and lawfully and, in particular, shall not be processed unless: 2. Personal data shall be obtained only for one or more specified and lawful purposes, and shall not be

further processed in any manner incompatible with that purpose or those purposes. 3. Personal data shall be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purpose or purposes

for which they are processed. 4. Personal data shall be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date. 5. Personal data processed for any purpose or purposes shall not be kept for longer than is necessary

for that purpose or those purposes. 6. About the rights of individuals e.g.[10] personal data shall be processed in accordance with the rights

of data subjects (individuals). 7. Appropriate technical and organisational measures shall be taken against unauthorised or unlawful

processing of personal data and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, personal data.

8. Personal data shall not be transferred to a country or territory outside the European Economic Area unless that country or territory ensures an adequate level of protection for the rights and freedoms of data subjects in relation to the processing of personal data.

Therefore any data about a person cannot be used. Things like names and address of actors cannot be broadcasted to other people. Also permission for quotes or comments from customers for reviews cannot be used without permission.

2.13.2. Privacy Privacy Policy are used on websites to help clear the confusion of what data can be shared. It normally has sections on the following… Information We Collect When you interact with us through the Site or the Services, we may collect Personal Data and other information from you, as further described below: Personal Data That You Provide Through the Site: We collect Personal Data from you when you voluntarily provide such information such as when you register for access to the Services, use certain Services, contact us with inquiries or respond to one of our surveys. Wherever Company collects Personal Data we make an effort to provide a link to this Privacy Policy. Use of cookies In operating this Site, we may also use a technology called "cookies." A cookie is a piece of information that the computer that hosts our Site gives to your browser when you access the Site. Our cookies help provide additional functionality to the Site and help us analyze Site usage more accurately. For instance, our Site may set a cookie on your browser that allows you to access the Site without needing to remember and then enter a password more than once during a visit to the Site. In all cases in which we use cookies, we will not collect Personal Data except with your permission. On most web browsers, you will find a “help” section on the toolbar. Please refer to this section for information on how to receive notification when you are receiving a new cookie and how to turn cookies off. We recommend that you leave cookies turned on because they allow you to take advantage of some of the Site’s features. Our Use of Your Personal Data and Other Information Company uses the Personal Data you provide in a manner that is consistent with this Privacy Policy. If you provide Personal Data for a certain reason, we may use the Personal Data in connection with the reason for which it was provided. For instance, if you contact us by email, we will use the Personal Data you provide to answer your question or resolve your problem.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Protection_Act_1998#cite_note-10

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Economic_Area


How to Opt out Also, if you provide Personal Data in order to obtain access to the Services, we will use your Personal Data to provide you with access to such services and to monitor your use of such services. Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates (the “Related Companies”) may also use your Personal Data and other personally non-identifiable information collected through the Site to help us improve the content and functionality of the Site, to better understand our users and to improve the Services. Company and its Related Companies may use this information to communicate with you regarding the Services. If we do so, each such communication we send you will contain instructions permitting you to "opt-out" of receiving future communications of this type. Note however that as user of the Service you cannot opt-out of some administrative communications that are reasonably necessary to the Service, such as billing or service notifications. In addition, if at any time you wish not to receive any future communications or you wish to have your name deleted from our mailing lists, please contact us as indicated below. Children Company does not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under the age of 13. If you are under the age of 13, please do not submit any Personal Data through the Site. We encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children’s Internet usage and to help enforce our Privacy Policy by instructing their children never to provide Personal Data on this Site without their permission. If you have reason to believe that a child under the age of 13 has provided Personal Data to Company through this Site, please contact us, and we will endeavor to delete that information from our databases. Links to Other Web Sites This Privacy Policy applies only to the Site. This Site may contain links to other web sites not operated or controlled by Company (the “Third Party Sites”). The policies and procedures we described here do not apply to the Third Party Sites. The links from this Site do not imply that Company endorses or has reviewed the Third Party Sites. We suggest contacting those sites directly for information on their privacy policies. Security Company takes reasonable steps to protect the Personal Data provided via the Site from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no Internet, email or other electronic transmission is ever fully secure or error free, so you should take special care in deciding what information you send to us in this way. Other Terms and Conditions Any information regarding other privacy issues.

2.14. Defamation

Social media can be a valuable tool for organisations, but carries with it responsibilities. They include determining who in the organisation can publicly say what, use information and access it. Also, employers have to give good reason for tracking employees' use of social media.

Defamation: Employees posting damaging or libellous comments about a company or its products or publishing sensitive commercial data. Also, employers divulging protected personal data - for example, giving away details of salary, political or religious beliefs or disciplinary records.

Managing the organisation's reputation: Employers may be keen for employees to promote the organisation's brand on social media, but not at the cost of making unwelcome posts.

Reacting to negative comments: An employer's response to comments about the company on social networking sites should be proportionate to the perceived issue. See Avoid knee-jerk reactions in the Social media, discipline and grievances guide.

Monitoring employees' use of social media: An employer must determine correctly whether its reasons for supervising staff use are justified under the data protection laws.

http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3378


Information about employees: Employers should be aware that an employee has the right to access details kept about them - such as sickness and disciplinary records, appraisal reviews and general personnel files.

2.15. Certification and classification These are strict and are normally used to classify DVDs, Videos, Film and Video games. All classification decisions are based on the BBFC’s published and regularly updated Guidelines. The Guidelines are the product of extensive public consultation, research and the accumulated experience of the BBFC over many years. They reflect current views on film, DVD and video game regulation. Films for theatrical release are normally classified by at least two Examiners using the published Guidelines. In most cases the decision is ratified by a Senior Examiner, but if the Examiners are in any doubt or fail to agree, or if important policy issues are involved, the work may be seen by other members of the Board up to, and including, the Director and Presidential team. Occasionally it is necessary to take specialist advice about the legal acceptability of film content or its potential for harm. DVDs are normally seen by one Examiner, particularly when they are viewing the DVD version of a cinema film which has already been classified. However, opinions from other Examiners may be required for more difficult works. Examiners look at issues such as discrimination, drugs, horror, imitable behaviour, language, nudity, sex, sexual violence, theme and violence when making decisions. They also consider context, the tone and impact of a work (eg how it makes the audience feel) and even the release format (for example, as DVDs are watched in the home, there is a higher risk of underage viewing).

2.16. Revision Questions What is a site recce? …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Why should the producers of the TV advert complete a site Recce before they make final plans for the shooting of the advert? …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. List Three threats to health and safety a computer user may face:

Hazard How could you avoid


List Three possible hazards of working in a computer room:

Hazard How could you avoid

What legislation would you need to consider if you were gathering resources for a mood board from the internet? …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Complete the following:

Legislation Key points

Copyright

Trademarks

Creative Commons

Patent

What problems could occur that would delay the project, and require use of a contingency plan?


…………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Fill in the missing cells on this work plan for creating a YouTube video:

Draw the table based work plan you created before in a Gantt Chart below:

Work Plan

Task No. Task Duration Day/date Day/date Day/date Day/date Day/date

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Task Time Resources Location Storyboard created 1 hour Office

3 hours Camera and actors Studio Editing 4 hours Studio Upload to Youtube 2 hours Office Contingency plan 2 hours Various V~rious Total 12 hours


3. Learning Outcome 3: Be able to produce pre-production documents

3.1. Creation of plans ○ mood board ○ mind map/spider diagram ○ visualisation diagram or sketch ○ storyboard

3.2. Analyze a script By scenes/locations Characters resources and equipment needed

3.3. the properties and limitations of file formats

3.3.1. Understanding File Formats File Formats To be productive in today’s graphic’s industry, a designer, artist, or photographer needs to have some basic knowledge of various file formats when sending their digital images, digital artwork, or designs to a prospective client, service provider, or peer, for review. This section discusses the most common file formats, with advantages and considerations of each.

3.3.1.1. Remember!!!

3.3.2. Compression

3.3.2.1. What is lossless compression? Making the size of a file smaller without losing any of the information in the file. EG a zip file, GIF 3.3.2.2. What is lossy compression? Removing some of the data from a file in order to reduce its size. EG MPG, MP3

Lower Quality Files

Smaller File Sizes

Compression may have good and bad consequences:

+ Properties - Small file sizes would upload quickly.

+ limitations - File would be a lower quality.

Quicker Upload Speed


3.3.2.3. What are the disadvantages? Once a file has been compressed as a lossy file it cannot be restored to its original condition Lossy files often cannot be changed or edited and certainly not as originals 3.3.2.4. What benefits are there from compressing a file using this technique? A certain degree of compression is hardly noticeable in terms of quality and lossy files take up less space and can be sent electronically far more easily

3.3.3. The properties and limitations for still images

• JPG (lossless compression; photography) • PNG (lossless compression; photography) • TIF (large file sizes / Posters / high quality printing) • PDF (un-editable/ Documents) • GIF (small file sizes/ Online / web buttons) • BMP ( Big files size)

3.3.3.1. For Web Use: Choose PNG extension if you have photographs or artwork that contain gradients or transparencies

in the background. For instance, if you have a photograph that is within an oval vignette or frame, the background will still remain transparent.

Choose JPG extension for square or rectangular photographs Choose GIF extension for illustrative artwork, artwork with type, or thumbnail photographs where

detail is not as apparent. Keeps background transparent. (SVG for animation with Flash) Choose PDF when linked as an electronic document, or multi-page document.

3.3.3.2. For Commercial Print Use: • Choose PDF for high quality proofs that may be used as the final proof for printing. When needing all

fonts and images to be viewed, for final proofing, for electronic distribution for digital signatures or sign off, and for final print production of documents with text and graphics.

• Choose TIFF extension for high quality final Photographs that can be enlarged and constantly edited for best accurate detail.

• Choose EPS extension when high quality type and graphic combinations are used.


3.3.3.3. Here’s a breakdown of these image formats .PNG

• Records transparencies in bitmap and vector images. • Compresses files without losing data. • Web use.

• Cannot be read by older browsers. • Larger file sizes but can still be used for the web. • Cannot be enlarged.

.GIF

• Used for vector graphics and animation. • Used on the Web. • Keeps transparencies and can be used for most

photograph thumbnails to keep file size down.

• GIF files have only 256 colours. • They are scalable.

.JPG

• Compressed format used in photographic images. Keeps file sizes small. Used for Web and ink jet proofing.

• Data is thrown out each time the image is edited and “saved”, gradually deteriorating quality.

• No transparencies. • Not for commercial press. • Cannot be enlarged.

.TIF

• Most accurate recording of detail in photographs. • Quality maintains as original regardless of number of

edits. • Can be used for commercial printing of photographs.

• Largest file size. • Not used for the Web. Cannot be enlarged.

.PDF

• Compresses text and graphics in documents without losing data for electronic distribution and for the Web.

• Embeds fonts. • Can be used for soft proof and commercial printing.

• Embeds fonts • Can also be read by free Acrobat Reader so any • computer user can read the document without having the

application it was created in. • universally read.

.EPS

• This is the preferred method • when combining graphics or • photographs with type.

• Vector graphics can still be scalable. • Used extensively for commercial printing. • Large file size. • Not for the Web.


3.3.4. the properties and limitations of file formats for audio Audio files We've come a long way from toting around cases of cassette tapes for our vehicles. While there's part of us that never wants to let go of that mix tape, or that Van Halen or Madonna collection, you can't ignore the fact that we've gone digital. Analog still has its place, even if it's just to revisit old times, but most of the audio and music we deal with now is in a digital format. Not all digital audio is the same however; not only can it be found in variable compression formats but because we deal in so many different types of technology and how that data is read, there are numerous digital audio formats. Those digital audio formats, also referred to as codecs (MP3, WMA, AAC, AIFF, etc.) are grouped into two different categories; Lossless and Lossy. Regardless of where it's grouped however, a codec is named such because of its overall function. Codec= compression + decompression of music into digital audio files.

3.3.4.1. The most common Lossless Codecs: Windows Media Lossless - this codec is built into newer versions of Windows Media Player software from Microsoft and is widely supported by a number of other media adapter systems. Apple Lossless - Of course Microsoft has its competitor in Apple. This codec is included in the iTunes software and the Apple Lossless Encoder is their answer to the Windows Media Lossless. Free Lossless Audio codec (FLAC) - Wherever there is something commercial there can often be found something free. As the name implies the FLAC is a codec that is free on the digital market.

3.3.4.2. The most common Lossy Codecs: MP3 - Also known as MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (Motion Picture Experts Group). As the concept of digital music grew, it was the mp3 that took over as the preferred format due to the great compression ratio. Because of its widespread acceptance, it's the most common digital music codec on PC's and digital music systems. Most equipment including Compact Disc players and digital file recorders/players are designed to read this codec. Proof is in the fact that most people refer to portable music devices "Mp3 players." WMA - Windows Media Audio is the standard audio format used on the Windows operating system and Windows Media Player as well as compatible hardware. While it's possible to use a lossless version of WMA, most files use and rely on lossy compression systems. AAC - While most audio formats can be read across different systems, even Mac, Apple Computers iTunes Store uses the Advanced Audio Codec (AAC) as the default codec for music that's been encoded using the iTunes app. Like Windows Media Audio, AAC files fall under the Lossy category. You can however access a lossless codec within the iTunes system known as Apple Lossless

3.3.4.3. Advantages of Lossy Compression on audio files

The low data size (file size) is the biggest advantage. A smaller file size enables the user to rip a large amount of music files on a disc.

The distribution of music is less expensive with the advent of MP3.

The files can be easily shared via an online medium (Internet) or a physical medium (USB, CDs).

Individual artists, new entrants and music companies can promote their music online. This technology has eliminated the need of a recording studio.

The music can be developed and mixed anywhere and can be promoted online.


Time taken to download and upload files has reduced significantly. MP3s can be downloaded through HTTP or FTP sites. Earlier if a single music file download would take hours, with this technology the time is reduced to only a few minutes!

MP3 files can be played by many types of devices such as CD players and Apple iPods. You can also play MP3 files with media players such as Winamp, Windows Media Player or QuickTime.

The other advantage of MP3 is ID3 tags. The ID3 tag of an MP3 file stores the artist name, the song title, the year and the genre. You can also create your own playlists.

Due to the digital format of MP3 files, even if several copies of the same file are created, the audio quality will remain the same. This technique is known as serial duplication.

3.3.4.4. Disadvantages of lossy compression

The biggest disadvantage is the low audio quality. MP3 uses a "lossy" algorithm that deletes the "lesser audible" music content in order to reduce the file size, thus compromising on the music quality.

Music piracy has increased to a greater extent. Cheaper or free "duplicate versions" of the original music files are available on the internet for download.

Data is susceptible to losses due to malware or virus attacks. For example, people who used the file-sharing service Morpheus had their computers accessed by hackers.

3.3.4.5. Advantages of Lossless audio files

It's lossless, so you don't lose any information, and the output is an exact copy of the audio. Disadvantages of Lossless compression

Higher storage impact on the computer harddisk

Could be slower to download with slower bandwidth Internet connections

Streaming could be an issue with slower bandwidth Internet connections

3.3.4.6. Summary MP3 (compressed / small file sizes / good for devices) AIFF (uncompressed / high quality / Mac only) WAV (uncompressed / high quality / Windows only)

3.3.5. the properties and limitations of file formats for moving images

Description Advantages Disadvantages SWF (Shockwave File)

SWF (/ˈswɪf/ SWIF)[2] is an abbreviation for small web format, an Adobe Flash file format used for multimedia, vector graphics Currently, SWF is the dominant format for displaying "animated" vector graphics on the Web.[4] It may also be used for programs, commonly

Vector based so you will be able to scale it so any size

You can use sound in your animation.

You will need a plugin for your browser to display the item (Flash) Depending on where your market is they may not have flash installed on their machines… Maybe an executable file that some computer will not run.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Pronunciation_respelling_key

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWF#cite_note-2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Flash

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_format

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_graphics

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Wide_Web

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWF#cite_note-Adobe-4


browser games, using ActionScript.

Sometimes a large file if it has sound contained in the file.

FLV (Flash Video)

Flash Video is a container file format used to deliver video over the Internet using Adobe Flash Player version 6 and newer. Flash Video content may also be embedded within SWF files.

User interactively you can have buttons on the animation. You can use sound in your animation. Could be a large file size so it may take time to stream?.

You will need a plugin for your browser to display the item. (Flash) Depending on where your market is they may not have flash installed on their machines…

GIF The Graphics Interchange Format (better known by its acronym GIF /ˈdʒɪf/ or /ˈɡɪf/) is a bitmap image format that was introduced by CompuServe in 1987[1] and has since come into widespread usage on the World Wide Web due to its wide support and portability

Usually smaller file size. Therefore quicker to download.

Limited amount of colours in the gif 256 therefore will lose colour and accuracy on the animation. Image only, no sound. Limited user interactively Lossy format….

3.3.6. the properties and limitations of file formats for moving images (Video)

File format Characteristics and Properties

Compressed Y/N? Limitations?

WMV Windows media video format for playback on computer

Yes File size and playback

Mpeg-1, Mpeg-2 Mpeg-4

Compressed format for distribution of good quality/small file size video

Yes Picture quality limitation with high compression

MOV Apple QuickTime movie format Yes Requires QuickTime

FLV Flash video for any moving image product including animation

Yes Playback support needed

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Browser_game

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ActionScript

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Container_format_(digital)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Flash_Player

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Flash_Player

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raster_graphics

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_file_formats

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_file_formats

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CompuServe

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GIF#cite_note-87aSpec-1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Wide_Web


3.3.7. The properties and limitations of file formats (Script)

3.4. suitable naming conventions

3.4.1. Naming conventions When saving files on the computer you need to use suitable file names this will ensure that you will be able to easily find a file in the future

Script File format Characteristics and Properties

Compressed?

DOC Largely word processed documents made in MS Word

No

PDF Read Only Files Accessible by all Smaller file size but cannot change

Yes

+ When you transfer photographs from a digital camera they will already be named with a generic file name given to them by the camera:

~ - ~ - ~ - ~ -V V V DSC000l.jpg DSC0002.jpg DSC0003.jpg DSC0004.jpg

~ - ~ - ~ ~ -V V DSC000S.jpg DSC000G.jpg DSC0007.jpg DSC000S.jpg

+ Each of these files should be renamed so that they have a sensible file name which is relevant to the content of that image file:

~ ~ ~ ~ • • • J . J V Actors.jpg Cast.jpg Costumes.jpg Crew.jpg

~ - ~ - ~ ~ -V v V V Filming.jpg Location.jpg Publicity.jpg Review.jpg


3.5. Version Control

3.6. Organisational

Does the organisation have a specific file naming convention that you need to follow? Branston Academy Bcalogo_V1.gif Bcabanner_V1.gif LSST Academy LSSTLOGO_Version1.gif LSSTBANNER_Version1.gif

+ When creating certain documents for a client you may be asked to go back and make improvements to a design over a period of time:

~ n V

FirstSong.mp3

~ n II

AnotherSong.mp3

~ n V

DifferentSong.m p3

~ n V

NewSong.mp3

+ This is wherie different versions can be used to show how the design changes and develops throughout the project:

Song_v_0l.mp.3 Song_v_02.mp3 Song_v_03.mp3

+ Both naming conventions and version control can be applied equally to the saving of individual files as they can to folders storing these files.

+ When working for a client it is vitally important that you present your work in a professional manner.

+ Organising files in appropriately named folders with clear use of version control shows the development of your work and lets your client know you are doing your job correctly.

~ n V

Song_v_04.mp3

#version


3.7. Keywords

3.8. identify appropriate file formats needed to produce: What types of file is needed by the client? Video File Formats Animation File Formats Image File Formats Audio File Formats Things to consider are these file formats for the final product in line with client requirements. Can they be played/used by the client? What about their audience can the audience play the format?

3.9. Revision Questions Version control and file naming What is version control? …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. How might you use it when creating your product? …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. What are the benefits of creating versions? …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. What are the benefits of creating versions? ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

+ Naming Convention

+ Version Control

+ Giving a file a relevant and suitable file name when saved.

+ Using numbers or letters to name different versions of the same file


4. Learning Outcome 4: Be able to review pre-production documents

4.1. Review a pre-production document Reviewing A question could be asked for you to look at a preproduction document and comment on its usefulness. Think about the following: Composition Detail: Are there any details that have been left out? Layout: Is the layout suitable for what you are completing. Clarity: Is the document clear enough to determine what needs to be build/filmed Use of colour: Does the document list the colours? for the house style, a theme to help with the visual Use of white space: Fitness for purpose suitability of content for the client suitability of content for the target audience content additional scenes On the next page it highlight some key features of some pre-production documents.


4.1.1. Reviewing a Pre-production document: Below are some ideas that will help reviewing/ improving a Pre-production document.

4.1.1.1. Composition: The document is made up of the individual parts. Below is a table that will help you understand what should go into each pre-production document. Visualisation Script Storyboard Mood board Spider diagram Images Graphics

(Background styles and borders)

Logos Text (Font

size/Colour/Type Colour Dimensions

Set / location Direction (what

happens in a scene) (interaction)

Sounds Dialogue and

conversation Mood, emotion shot type camera movement sounds (e.g. for

actions or events) characters dialogue (e.g.

intonation, loudness, emotion)

number of scenes scene content Timings/duration camera shots (e.g. close up, mid,

long) camera angles (e.g. over the

shoulder, low angle, aerial) camera movement (e.g. pan, tilt,

zoom or using a track and dolly lighting (e.g. types, direction) sound (e.g. dialogue, sound

effects, ambient sound, music) locations (e.g. indoor studio or

other room, outdoor) camera type i.e. – still camera –

video camera – virtual camera (e.g. for animations, 3D modeling or computer games)

Colours Photographs Images Fabrics Textures Text

4.1.1.2. Layout Is the layout suitable for the design. For a website there may be more pages to capture the design. If the design for a DVD title cover then the diagram should reflect the shape of your product.. You would not make the canvas a triangle for a DVD cover. Does the document have enough detail to product the whole product by a third party.


4.1.1.3. Clarity How clear are the instructions on the pre-production document. Do you know what and where each component go and what it does? Are there any notes to help support the component to explain why it is there? 4.1.1.4. Use of colours Do you know the colours that you will be using or the house style/theme you are looking at from the diagrams? If it is black and white document then it must say black and white and vice versa with colours. For a script you need to ensure that colours are used for the actors to 4.1.1.5. Use of white space Is there enough white space to give focus and emphasis to an object. For a script the use of white space will improve readability. Also White attracts the eye and puts focus to a central object. Putting a white border around an object will improve its appeal. 4.1.1.6. Fitness for purpose Is the preproduction document fit for its purpose. Does the document have enough detail to product the whole product? For example for a website you will need a sitemap with navigation links, an example of master page and other pages that are different to the master page. 4.1.1.7. Suitability for target audience Are the words used non offensive and suitable for the target audience. You would not want a gun to advertise baby products 4.1.1.8. Suitability for the client Will the client understand what the document is for? Is there a title/heading or some description to what the pre-production document is for?


4.1.2. Revision Questions:

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SECTION C

Question 11 is based Fig. 1

Flg. 1 is the first draft of a pre-production storyboard. This will be the opening sequence of the concert chapter of the DVD.

Introduction music playing in background.

Faces in crowd looking at stage.

Stage in background in darkness.

Fig.1

Shot of dark stage with music getting louder.

Front of stage. Lights up and increase in noise. First note sung.


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