Scott Weavers
Media Production
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Frame of mind
Product
The product I am creating is a book containing various pictures that represent me. There will 5-10 photo's ranging from action shots to landscape shots in an 20x20cm social documentary book.
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Locations: Ashton Gate, Bristol Harbourside, Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club, my house, fields behind my house.
Portrait: In my rugby kit, close up of my facial expression.
Objects: Rugby boots, Rugby ball, bike, a cup of tea, biscuit tin, my dogs collar, train ticket.
Past and Present: past houses, clothes that are too small.
Action: Playing rugby, cycling, walking my dog.
Final Idea
My final idea is that I am going to produce a combination of Rugby related pictures and pictures that show Bristol life, as the theme of my product is my passions as both Rugby and Bristol are two things that I am extremely passionate about.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS- anything illegal ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS- anything that may upset, offend or anger people
Bristol centre/harbourside
Legal considerations: Be careful when taking pictures in or of private properties for example boats, if you are taking photos in a private area or property you could be asked to leave as this is considered trespassing. This can also apply for any shops that may be in the image.
Ethical considerations: Respect other people walking around the Harbourside who will probably be there for some peace and quiet and won't want other people taking pictures of them without their permission.
Nailsea and Backwell
Legal considerations: In order to take pictures of children playing rugby I first need to ask permission from a parent or a guardian as children can't legally give their permission to be photographed. As it is leisure area the club may have its own restrictions or rules on taking pictures of children so may sure to ask if they do have their own photography restrictions.
Ethical considerations: Make sure the equipment doesn't get in the way of other people who may be training or playing as this could upset or even anger players and parents
Model Release Form
A model release form is a written and signed agreement between you and the person you are photographing, the person of which is to protect- release- you from liability on future lawsuits which that person might fit;e against you for legal claims like invasion of privacy, defamation of character etc. The stipulates the terms under which one party may use photos taken of another party.
Contingency Plan: AKA Plan B
If I am unable to take pictures at the rugby club due to weather conditions or if there is a match on, then rather than taking action shots I will take pictures of simple objects to do with rugby which could be either a rugby ball or rugby boots. However if is still wanted to do action shots I would do them of me on my bike as cycling is another sport that I am passionate about.
If I am unable to take pictures in Bristol due to transport difficulties or weather conditions then I will take pictures of Nailsea High Street and Backwell Lake. Even though I'm not as passionate about these two places, it will still give me the shots that I intend to take; busy streets and Lake side scenery.
Observe copyright laws: When you establish an original artwork, such as sculpture, painting or photograph, it is automatically preserved by the copyright law. As a result, if your street setting contains protected artwork (including shops logos in an obvious position rather than incidentally), and you plan to make your pictures commercially available, its advisable to acquire permission from the copyright owner.
Understand the difference: If you plan to sell your photography it's vital to know the difference between editorial and commercial usage. Editorial use means that a picture can be used to clarify an article, story or educational text, but not to sell a product or promote something. Commercial use means that a picture can be used to sell a product, promote something, or collect money for a cause.
Avoid obstructing thoroughfares: When you're filming in public your equipment can become a risk to pedestrians, so pay attention to where your leave bags and gear. If you fail to remove an obstruction when asked to do so by the police you can be arrested for obstructing a public highway (this includes public footpaths).