Censorship:
A prevention of images that are harmful, blasphemous or objectionable. Certain institutions have the legal right to edit or pixelate images that may be harmful to the viewer. However, they must attain the permission of the creator of the image to do so.
Think “The Human Centipede 2” – it was banned by the BBFC in the UK, until they got the right to edit 2 minutes worth of original footage and distribute it.
Libel:
Saying something that cannot be backed up by evidence, which causes defamation of character. It is a heavy legal issue, and many celebrities sue for libel. Kate Winslet always sues (images of her have been photoshopped or airbrush, Daily Mail lied about her exercise regime and she got £25,000 from the newspaper and an apology)
Royalty Payments:
When an artist or creator has created a piece of work, everytime that work is shown or played (a TV programme, a song), a payment must be sent to them by the company that chooses to play/use it. Sometimes DVDs of TV shows have to be edited as they don’t have enough money or the permission to pay for certain material.
Agent representation:
Some one who represents you to another company or producer to get you work, they will take a percentage of your income as payment for anything they get you.
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