preproduction planning

3 purposes of client requirements

1. outline information of any constraints such as a timescale
2. clear statement of what is needed to be produced
3. identify the product purpose and what is hioped to be achieved

7 things client requirements should include

1. statement of what media is needed
2. purpose of the media product
3.target audience
4. indication of the content
5. timescale
6. constraints and restrictions
7. details of any house style

whats primary research

information is obtained first hand from an original source and therefore is more reliable

whats secondary research

information is obtained second hand where somebody else has put their ow interpretation onto it reducing the accuracy

9 examples of primary research

autobiography
original works
first hand accounts
diary
interview
video footage
photo
relics
official records

9 examples of secondary research

biography
commentaries
second hand account
history textbook
magazine article
encyclopaedias
report
other peoples products
news broadcasts

whats a work plan

a structured list of all the tasks and associated activities needed to complete a project along with timescales

whats a production schedule

a list of what will be done when within the timescale

2 purposes of a work plan

1. provide a timescale for the overall timescale to be completed
2. map out against time all the different aspects of the project

8 things on a workplan

tasks
activities
durations
timescales
milestones
deadlines
resources
contingencies

1 use of a work plan

any media product eg comic book or website

4 categories the target audience should cover

1. age
2. gender
3. location
4. ethnicity

whats hardware

the physical equipment used

whats software

programs or applications used

5 purposes of softwares

image editing - photoshop
presentation - microsoft powerpoint
word processing - microsoft word
web browser - safari
dedicated software - freemind

whats digitising

means making a digital copy that can be stored and digitised electronically

2 ways of digitising something

scanning
photographing

whats a reece

a visit to a specific location that will be used for recording purposes. the purpose is to check access identify best positions and environmental considerations

7 things a reece will include

1. location and how to get there
2. access
3. lighting
4. health and safety issues
5. availability of power
6. environmental considerations
7. other potential issues that may arise

what 5 things does a risk assessment take into account

1. identify the hazards and dangers
2. decide who might be harmed and how
3. evaluate risks and decide precautions
4. record findings and implement them
5. review assessment and update when needed

why are risk assessments necessary

so they can cover you and any organisation that you work for in case claims are made against you

4 precautions took to prevent RSI when using computers

1. the chair height needs to be so your eyes are in line with the display
2. the seating position needs to allow you to keep your back straight and maintain good posture
3. the distance from the screen and eyes should not strain your eyes
4. the keybosrd and mouse should be in a comfortable and natural position for your hands to reach.

2 risks when working at heights

1. falling
2. dropping and breaking equipment

2 risks when working with electricity

1. cables can be a trip hazard causing ppl to fall and damage equipment
2. if the location is outdoors is the whether appropriate

3 risks when working with heavy equipment

1. lifting the right way to prevent back injury
2. moving in a safe way avoiding twisting
3. setting up equipment involving more than one person