Proposal 52: Photographers / video filmer [ Revision 4 ]

Committee: Main Committee
Submitted on 2015-04-05
Status: Passed on April 15, 2015

Background

There were way too many filmers during street at Unicon 17. This problem is only going to get worse.

Proposal

Old rule: none

 

New rule: 1.X Photography and Videography

The following rules are required for Unicon and are highly recommended for other large international competitions.

In events with closed perimeters, it may be necessary to limit the number of photographers and filmers (hereafter called "shooters") allowed inside. We want great documentation of the events, but not at the expense of safety, and of spectators' ability to see as well.

The following guidelines apply:

  • Shooters must either register ahead of time to be inside the perimeter of an event, or have actual press credentials (professional photojournalists, TV news people, etc.).
  • Registered shooters must have some form of ID given to them, whether it be a pass on a lanyard, a volunteer shirt, or something else to help identify them.
  • The Referee or Head Official for the event has the final say on shooting that can affect the riders and/or spectators’ view.
  • The Referee or Head Official should appoint a Media Manager to manage this task.
  • If a Media Manager is used, that person is still under the authority of the Referee or Head Official of the competition.
  • Media Managers must have a good understanding of the needs of shooters to get the job done.
  • Shooters must follow the instructions of the Media Manager or Referee/Head Official, and of the officials at the location.
  • Shooters must generally stay aware at all times of the movements around them.
  • If shooters continue to get in the way and/or not follow instructions they are to be ejected from the perimeter.
  • It is greatly appreciated, but not required, that the shooter submits his or her top shots to the Media Manager during or directly following the convention to be used for the press.
  • Flash is not allowed unless specific permission is given by the event director.

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Change Log:

Revision 4 changed by Scott Wilton (06 Apr 03:42)

Update text in paragraph two and media manages bullet.

Revision 3 changed by Scott Wilton (05 Apr 06:32)

Formatting fix

Revision 2 changed by Scott Wilton (05 Apr 06:25)

Update with Klaas' suggestions.

Update to use the consistent term of "shooters".

Simply a few points.

Revision 1 changed by Scott Wilton (05 Apr 05:55)

Votes on this proposal:

16 out of 26 voting members have voted.

Agree: 14, Disagree: 1, Abstain: 1.

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