2. FILM INDUSTRY
What is the media sector of the film industry?
The film industry is on of the most successful types of entertainment, the film industry also
contributed £4.3 billion to the UK’s economy in 2006.
In the last decade more than 516 films were released just in the UK. The film industry is
becoming increasingly popular, it has increased but 58%.
People create and distribute the film as a product. The film industry is a world wide phenomenon,
but in some countries there are better roles in production than others.
The BBFC which stands for ‘British Board of Film Classification’ was established in 1912, it was
originally called the ‘British Board of Film Censor’. The BBFC is UK organisation which officially
chooses the age ratings to every individual film that’s distributed to Britain. But mainly it is
responsible for the national classification and censorship of films within the UK, this mean they
are required to classify DVDS, videos and most videogames. This is a non-governmental
organisation.
There are many people who are important to do with the film industry such as:
Charlie Chaplin~ one of the most pivotal film stars of the early days of Hollywood.
The Walt Disney~ Walt Disney company is one of the most famous and well known industry's in
the world. It is a global phenomenon, which produced the first animation film. Disney is on of the
most famous film industry, they are mostly known for the products of its film studio, The Walt
Disney Studios. Disney also owns and operates the ABC broadcast television network; cable
television networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN, and many more. They have 14 licensed them
parks around the world.
Some products that Walt Disney have produced are:
Aladdin- November 25, 1992
Aristocats- December 11, 1970
Other products from other diverse film
industry's are:
Fantastic 4- July 8, 2005
The Dark Knight- July 16, 2008
The Shawshank Redemption- 14th October
1994
Future Products:
Finding dory- November 25, 2015
Tomorrow land- December
19, 2014
3. PRINT INDUSTRY
The print industry is responsible for print media, for example, magazines and newspapers.
This print industry is not currently governed by anyone, this means that they are free to write whatever they want which cann ot
always be ethical towards others.
There are many people who are important in the print industry such as:
Rebekah Brooks: British journalist and former newspaper editor, she has been the Chief Executive Officer of News
International, the youngest editor of a British national newspaper and first female editor of The Sun.
Another key person tin the print industry is Rupert Murdoch- he is the founder , the chairman and CEO of global media holding
company News Corporation. He is the man that own mostly all of the newspapers that are executed and produced.
The Sun~ 2,409,811 circulates in 2012
Daily Mail~ 1,863,151 circulated in 2013 Are some of the largest circulating newspapers in the UK today.
Daily Mirror~ 1,058,488 circulated in 2013
Some jobs with in the print industry: General Manager, Sales/Marketing Manager, Press Minder, Studio
Manager and Print Finisher.
4. ADVERTISING INDUSTRY
The Advising Industry is a vital production to the UK’s economic success. Some of the UK’s Money profits come from all of t he
advising companies, this is because you can see advertisements on the television, magazines, newspapers, gaming sites and on
billboards.
The Governing body for the advertising industry in the ASA, which stands for advertising Standard Authority. The main role f or this
jobs is to make sure that there isn't any harmful or offensive adverts being distributed or broadcasted. Its also regulate th e content
of advertisements, sales promotion and direct marketing in the UK. It also deals with complaints made about adverts, sales
promotions and direct marketing.
The main people in the advertising industry are:
William Bernbach~ he was an American advertising creative director. He was one of the three founders in 1949 of the international
advertising agency Doyle Dane Bernbach.
Rupert Murcoch~ who also is associated in the print industry
Social Networks~ e.g Facebook
Some of the best/popular Advertising compaigns are:
HMV
Apple
McDonalds
Coca Cola
Some jobs areas that are within the Advertising Industry are:
Outdoor
Production
Account Planning
Public relations
Advert Designers
5. PHOTOGRAPHY INDUSTRY
The Photography industry is an important industry because of peoples enjoyment and also is one of the first steps to the creation of media today. Videos all started with
just being photos and as time has changed the technology has got more advance and progressed. Photography is also import to capture moment in life. The photograph
industry produces stunning and amazing photos of the world and the people around. The different photographic types are Digital, Daguerreotype and Polaroid.
•Artistic~ any shot of a subject where is has meaning or creativity is key.
•Aerial~ standing tall above the subject, or shooting from a tall building, plane, etc...
•Black and white~ black and white is working with out colour.
•Architecture~ shot of man made things. No people.
•Camera phone~ is a photo that has been taken on a mobile device, anywhere, anytime and it will also be low quality.
•Marco~ very detailed or up close image.
•Events~ simply pictures of festivals or happy moment with people or place. Normal day to day use( e.g. holiday photos)
Governing body
The photography industry does have a Governing body and that is called BIPP, which stands for the British Institute Of Professional Photography. BIPP is an official
Governing body for professional photographer or people who have had plenty of experience, in the UK. BIPP continues to work to protect photographers' rights. A
current issue is the taking of photographs in public places. BIPP also issues with any problems or complaints about taking photo that are inappropriate or not aloud to be
published. They also deal with where and how the professionals photos are being sold.
There are key or most popular people in the photography industry who are:
Annie Leibovitz~ is a professional and admired photography and also is a great artist.
Ansel Easton Adams~ Ansel Easton Adams was an American photographer and environmentalist best known for his black-and-white landscape photographs of the iconic
tourist attraction, American West, especially of Yosemite National Park.
Ross Halfin~ his profession is a photographer. He had taken pictures of places around the world, making is particular type of photography based on his events. He is a
well- known humanitarian. He also takes a lot of pictures to do with musician
Products: most industries would use the photography industry to get there advertising across or to create covers for things.
job roles:
Photographer
Photojournalist
Event photographer (e.g. Weddings)
Photo editor
6. TELEVISION INDUSTRY
What is the media sector of the television industry?
The television industry is the most popular form of entertainment and information all around the world. Millions of people use the
television everyday, making it the biggest media industry. The average British viewer still watches twenty hours or more per week.
However the internet and interactive media is rapidly, getting more audiences and revenues.
Governing Body
Ofcom is the Governing body for the television industry. Ofcom stand for ( Office of Communication) The main importance for
Ofcom is to broadcast all of the TV programs to the channels. They also check if its suitable to show on the TV. They deal with
complaints and any issues, that may come with which people may think is inappropriate.
Key people in television industry:
BBC~ started in 1922
ITV~ stared in 1955
channel 4~ started in 1982
Jobs in television industry:
Camera man
Producer
presenter.
