U27 LO1: Issues relating to your documentary

Documentary on Dangers of Social Media, following the modern landscape of

social media and how influential it can be used.
A. Opinions and bias
Opinion: a thought or belief about something or someone.
Cambridge Dictionaries Online (2014) Opinion meaning in the Cambridge English
dictionary. Available at: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/opinion
(Accessed: 3 May 2016).
Bias: the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or
thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to
influence your judgment.
Cambridge Dictionaries Online (2016) Bias meaning in the Cambridge English
dictionary. Available at: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bias
(Accessed: 3 May 2016).
My opinion is that cyber-bullying is a very serious problem that may/does
conflict with certain opinions I have seen; Cyber bullying isnt a thing,
Just unplug the computer. This isnt the case since when people
cyberbully, the abuse can be taken into real life. My goal is to try and
spotlight that this isnt the case and that most of those opinions can be
easily mistaken for what really happens and that its not just an opinion.
B. Accuracy
Accuracy: the condition or quality of being true, correct, or
exact; freedom from error or defect; precision or exactness;
correctness.
Dictionary (no date) The definition of accuracy. Available at:
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/accuracy (Accessed: 3 May 2016).
Gathering primary information through interviews and focus groups will
give me reliable and replicate information that I can use to back up my
points. This will cover certain regulations that I will need to withhold
throughout the documentary.
C. Balance and Impartiality
Balance: A situation in which different elements are equal or in
the correct proportions.
Oxford (2016) Balance, in Oxford Dictionary. Available at:
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/balance (Accessed: 3 May 2016).
Impartiality: not partial or biased; fair; just.
Dictionary (no date) The definition of impartiality. Available at:
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/impartiality (Accessed: 3 May 2016).

I have planned to show how good social media is and how it shouldnt be
banned but show the problems it has created and what should be stopped.
This will give balance since the intentions of my documentary is to
spotlight problems and give exposure to these, so that hopefully these can
be resolved or at least improved.
D. Objectivity and Subjectivity
Objectivity: the ability to make decisions based on facts rather
than on your own personal feelings or beliefs.
2016 (2009) Objectivity definition and synonyms. Available at:
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/objectivity (Accessed: 3 May
2016).
Subjectivity: based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes,
or opinions.
Oxford (2016) Subjective, in Oxford Dictionary. Available at:
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/subjective (Accessed: 3 May
2016).
I will be very subjective with the problems since they are unethical, but I
will be objective on my opinions for social media as a whole
E. Representation
Representation: The description or portrayal of someone or
something in a particular way.
Oxford (2016) Representation, in Oxford Dictionary. Available at:
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/representation (Accessed: 3 May
2016).
Victims, and the help they get, are being represented
F. Access and Privacy
Access: the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak
with, or use; admittance.
Dictionary (1275) The definition of access. Available at:
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/access (Accessed: 3 May 2016).
Privacy: the state of being free from unwanted or undue
intrusion or disturbance in one's private life or affairs; freedom to
be let alone.
Dictionary (1400) The definition of privacy. Available at:
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/privacy (Accessed: 3 May 2016).
G. Contract with Viewer
Contract: A written or spoken agreement, especially one
concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be
enforceable by law.

Oxford (2016) Contract, in Oxford Dictionary. Available at:

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/contract (Accessed: 3 May 2016).

U27 LO3.4: Legal and ethical considerations

U27 LO3.4: Legal and ethical considerations

A. Are you filming in public? This includes the street, someone elses home,
shops and the studio. If so you need to ask permission and gain evidence
that this permission has been granted via email.
I will be filming on site at the locations I will be conducting interviews and
a focus group. These places are listed on documents above in detail; The
HENLEY College and the Henley Police department.
B. Are you using archive footage? Do you need permission to use it? Do you
have a reference for the footage in order to put on screen?
I will not be using archive footage since I will be filming everything
sourced.
C. Are you secretly filming on location? Will you invade anyones privacy?
I will not be secretly filming, all people filmed will be signing release forms
for consent.
D. Is the angle / plot of your production going to offend an individual or
group? Is there a chance you will be sued for defamation or be libel for a
lawsuit due to content?
There is no chance I will be sued for defamation since my views will be
balanced and objective.
E. You need to make sure you have followed the requirements of the
Broadcasting act 1994, you follow the BBC producers guidelines and you
stay with the OFCOM regulations.
My documentary will not offend or target a certain demographic and will
be able to be played at every time of day.

U27 LO3.5: Planning

A. Do you have a crew? What are their roles and responsibilities (use
professional terms)? If you are working independently what roles will you
need to take on for it to be a successful production?
I will be working independently as the director, producer and
cinematographer. I will also be the interviewer of interviews and focus
groups, and narrator.
B. Complete a production schedule this is to include interviewing, vox pops,
footage, and editing (post production to include sounds and credits)
Days/Tim
es

Monday
16/05

Tuesday
17/05

Wednesday
18/05

Thursday
19/05

Friday
20/05

Morning

B-Roll
Footage

Vox Pops
In
Henley

Preparation
for
Interview

Focus
Group

Afternoon

B-Roll
Footage

Evening

B-Roll
Footage

Vox Pops
In
Henley
Sound
Gatherin
g

Interview
with Henley
College
Start
Editing/
Import Clips

Interview
with
Henley
Police
Editing

Editing/
Narration

Editing/
Narratio
n

Saturday
21/05

Sunday
22/05

Editing/
Narration

Editing/
Narratio
n

16/05 22/05

Focus
Group

C. List of interviews with contact details and times of interviews, phone

conversations and meetings.

Thames Valley Police

Thames Valley Police in Henley could be contacted to see the views from
the police and any measures they take.
Telephone Number: 0845 850 5505
Address:

4 Greys Rd,
Henley-on-Thames
RG9 2AJ

Henley College
Henley College Reception (Forwards to Henley College Safeguard)
Address:

The Henley College

Deanfield Avenue
Henley-on-Thames

Oxon RG9 1UH

Tel: 01491 579988
Email: info@henleycollege.ac.uk

D. Location recce for ALL locations including studio, houses and outdoor
locations
On Site
E. Budget: this to include transport, drinks, phone conversations
10 for Transport
5 Daily Budget for food
60 For 5 Days Hire (Cannon DSLR)
65 Lens Hire
20 Tripod Hire
30 Lighting Hire
F. Risk assessment
G. Any documentation you may have required (email confirmation, location
confirmation, archive footage referencing)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIjW64Fq3qr3QdL9krgO-w
https://youtu.be/1syFpgU-zAY
https://youtu.be/wLrFJhNIgrI
https://youtu.be/jKoNPsnraxQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bW5XQV5Lis