Photography - Revision history

Twiggy at 01:21, 7 August 2025

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	These rules apply to all photographers, players and crew at our events. Tom Garnett is in charge of photography at our events. Please use [mailto:photography@profounddecisions.co.uk photography@profounddecisions.co.uk] for all inquiries about photography at our events.		These rules apply to all photographers, players and crew at our events. Tom Garnett is in charge of photography at our events. Please use [mailto:photography@profounddecisions.co.uk photography@profounddecisions.co.uk] for all inquiries about photography at our events.

	===~~Minimizing~~ the Damage to Immersion===		===Minimising the Damage to Immersion===
	*'''Wear costume whenever you are in an IC area'''		*'''Wear costume whenever you are in an IC area'''
	*'''No flash photography on the IC field'''		*'''No flash photography on the IC field'''
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	*'''Do not stage shots with players on the IC field'''		*'''Do not stage shots with players on the IC field'''

	Everyone who is taking photographs at events needs to take all possible steps to ~~minimize~~ the damage to immersion that their OOC presence causes. In line with the normal PD event rules, you must wear costume when you are in the IC area. In addition you should try to cover your camera if possible. Flash photography isn't permitted in the IC areas, nor is staging shots with players. If you need to use a flash or stage a shot then please do so from the OOC field.		Everyone who is taking photographs at events needs to take all possible steps to minimise the damage to immersion that their OOC presence causes. In line with the normal PD event rules, you must wear costume when you are in the IC area. In addition you should try to cover your camera if possible. Flash photography isn't permitted in the IC areas, nor is staging shots with players. If you need to use a flash or stage a shot then please do so from the OOC field.

	The most important thing is to try and remain "outside the focus" of the game. If a verbal clash is occurring, then you should not be between the participants and other players; if a battle is occurring then you should be well away from the lines of combatants. This will limit the range of photographs that you can take at the event, but is a compromise that we require all photographers to make to ensure that you avoid being in the line of sight of players who are trying to roleplay while you are taking photographs.		The most important thing is to try and remain "outside the focus" of the game. If a verbal clash is occurring, then you should not be between the participants and other players; if a battle is occurring then you should be well away from the lines of combatants. This will limit the range of photographs that you can take at the event, but is a compromise that we require all photographers to make to ensure that you avoid being in the line of sight of players who are trying to roleplay while you are taking photographs.
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	Commercial TV production outfits are not permitted to film at our events without our prior consent. Live role-players and film-students or enthusiasts are permitted to film explicitly consenting subjects in areas that are not in-character - we anticipate this being used for things like reaction videos, and one-to-one interviews.		Commercial TV production outfits are not permitted to film at our events without our prior consent. Live role-players and film-students or enthusiasts are permitted to film explicitly consenting subjects in areas that are not in-character - we anticipate this being used for things like reaction videos, and one-to-one interviews.

	All requests for permission to film participants engaged in live-roleplaying in the IC-area during time-in at our events will be refused. Our goal is to ~~minimize~~ any disruption to immersion and to ensure that all participants are able to attend the event in the knowledge that Profound Decisions have done everything possible to ensure that they are not filmed without their consent. As a result covert filming of any part of the event is not permitted.		All requests for permission to film participants engaged in live-roleplaying in the IC-area during time-in at our events will be refused. Our goal is to minimise any disruption to immersion and to ensure that all participants are able to attend the event in the knowledge that Profound Decisions have done everything possible to ensure that they are not filmed without their consent. As a result covert filming of any part of the event is not permitted.

	The one case where filming within the IC area may be allowed is where a person or group wishes to record an out-of-character "piece to camera" about their event, in private, and the most suitable space available is their own tent (in the in-character field). Since this will risk neither disrupting the game, nor capturing the roleplay of other participants, we will usually be happy to grant permission provided that we know what you are planning.		The one case where filming within the IC area may be allowed is where a person or group wishes to record an out-of-character "piece to camera" about their event, in private, and the most suitable space available is their own tent (in the in-character field). Since this will risk neither disrupting the game, nor capturing the roleplay of other participants, we will usually be happy to grant permission provided that we know what you are planning.

Matt at 11:06, 9 August 2024

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	In particular photographers must remove any image that they have published, if they are requested to do so by a participant who is identifiable in the photograph, as quickly as practical. Any photographers who do not remove photographs when requested will have their right to attend future PD events permanently revoked.		In particular photographers must remove any image that they have published, if they are requested to do so by a participant who is identifiable in the photograph, as quickly as practical. Any photographers who do not remove photographs when requested will have their right to attend future PD events permanently revoked.

	==Filming==		==Filming and Audio Recordings==
	* '''We do not allow filming by outside organizations at our events without prior permission'''		* '''We do not allow filming by outside organizations at our events without prior permission'''
	* '''You may not film other participants in the IC area during time-in'''		* '''You may not film or record other participants in the IC area during time-in'''
	* '''You must have the consent of anyone you film; you may never film covertly at our events'''		* '''You must have the consent of anyone you film; you may never film covertly at our events'''

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	As with all rules, if you are uncertain about how they might apply to your specific case, we strongly encourage you to contact us and discuss your situation.		As with all rules, if you are uncertain about how they might apply to your specific case, we strongly encourage you to contact us and discuss your situation.

	~~==Audio Recordings==~~		These restrictions include making audio recordings. You may not make audio recordings in the IC area during time-in. You may not record without the explicit consent of those you are recording.
	* '''Make sure you minimise the damage to immersion as much as possible'''
	* '''You ~~must honour all reasonable take-down requests'''~~
	* '''If you record any musical performances you must make ~~sure you have~~ the ~~owner's permission before you publish it'''~~
	You may record audio at Profound Decisions games, subject to the same considerations around minimising disruption to the game as apply to photography. Equipment should be kept as unobtrusive as is feasibly possible. It is never acceptable to stage scenes, or to ask third parties to move or quieten, for the ~~sake~~ of a recording ~~on the in-character field~~.

	~~If someone's voice is distinct and identifiable in an audio recording that you have published, and they ask you to take it down, then you must do so - in line with our policy on photographs.~~

	If you record any musical performance or similar, bear in mind that the piece may well be copyright, so you must have the appropriate legal permissions from the owners and the performers before you publish it.
	<!--==Character Portraits==		<!--==Character Portraits==
	*'''All characters need to be photographed at GOD'''		*'''All characters need to be photographed at GOD'''

Matt: /* Audio Recordings */

2024-08-02T09:46:48Z

Audio Recordings

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	If someone's voice is distinct and identifiable in an audio recording that you have published, and they ask you to take it down, then you must do so - in line with our policy on photographs.		If someone's voice is distinct and identifiable in an audio recording that you have published, and they ask you to take it down, then you must do so - in line with our policy on photographs.

	If you record any musical performance or similar, bear in mind that the piece may well be copyright, so you must have the ~~owner's permission~~ before you publish it.		If you record any musical performance or similar, bear in mind that the piece may well be copyright, so you must have the appropriate legal permissions from the owners and the performers before you publish it.
	<!--==Character Portraits==		<!--==Character Portraits==
	*'''All characters need to be photographed at GOD'''		*'''All characters need to be photographed at GOD'''

Matt: /* Audio Recordings */

2024-08-02T09:45:07Z

Audio Recordings

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	* '''Make sure you minimise the damage to immersion as much as possible'''		* '''Make sure you minimise the damage to immersion as much as possible'''
	* '''You must honour all reasonable take-down requests'''		* '''You must honour all reasonable take-down requests'''
	You may record audio at Profound Decisions games, subject to the same considerations around minimising disruption to the game as apply to photography. Equipment should be kept as unobtrusive as is feasibly possible. It is never acceptable to stage scenes, or to ask third parties to move or quieten, for the sake of a recording on the in-character field.		* '''If you record any musical performances you must make sure you have the owner's permission before you publish it'''
			You may record audio at Profound Decisions games, subject to the same considerations around minimising disruption to the game as apply to photography. Equipment should be kept as unobtrusive as is feasibly possible. It is never acceptable to stage scenes, or to ask third parties to move or quieten, for the sake of a recording on the in-character field.

	If someone's voice is distinct and identifiable in an audio recording that you have published, and they ask you to take it down, then you must do so - in line with our policy on photographs.		If someone's voice is distinct and identifiable in an audio recording that you have published, and they ask you to take it down, then you must do so - in line with our policy on photographs.

			If you record any musical performance or similar, bear in mind that the piece may well be copyright, so you must have the owner's permission before you publish it.
	<!--==Character Portraits==		<!--==Character Portraits==
	*'''All characters need to be photographed at GOD'''		*'''All characters need to be photographed at GOD'''

Matt: /* Filming */

2024-04-12T10:47:42Z

Filming

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	Commercial TV production outfits are not permitted to film at our events without our prior consent. Live role-players and film-students or enthusiasts are permitted to film explicitly consenting subjects in areas that are not in-character - we anticipate this being used for things like reaction videos, and one-to-one interviews.		Commercial TV production outfits are not permitted to film at our events without our prior consent. Live role-players and film-students or enthusiasts are permitted to film explicitly consenting subjects in areas that are not in-character - we anticipate this being used for things like reaction videos, and one-to-one interviews.

	All requests for permission to film participants engaged in live-roleplaying at our events will be refused. Our goal is to minimize any disruption to immersion and to ensure that all participants are able to attend the event in the knowledge that Profound Decisions have done everything possible to ensure that they are not filmed without their consent. As a result covert filming of any part of the event is not permitted.		All requests for permission to film participants engaged in live-roleplaying in the IC-area during time-in at our events will be refused. Our goal is to minimize any disruption to immersion and to ensure that all participants are able to attend the event in the knowledge that Profound Decisions have done everything possible to ensure that they are not filmed without their consent. As a result covert filming of any part of the event is not permitted.

	The one case where filming within the IC area may be allowed is where a person or group wishes to record an out-of-character "piece to camera" about their event, in private, and the most suitable space available is their own tent (in the in-character field). Since this will risk neither disrupting the game, nor capturing the roleplay of other participants, we will usually be happy to grant permission provided that we know what you are planning.		The one case where filming within the IC area may be allowed is where a person or group wishes to record an out-of-character "piece to camera" about their event, in private, and the most suitable space available is their own tent (in the in-character field). Since this will risk neither disrupting the game, nor capturing the roleplay of other participants, we will usually be happy to grant permission provided that we know what you are planning.

Matt: /* Filming */

2023-07-14T23:13:45Z

Filming

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	All requests for permission to film participants engaged in live-roleplaying at our events will be refused. Our goal is to minimize any disruption to immersion and to ensure that all participants are able to attend the event in the knowledge that Profound Decisions have done everything possible to ensure that they are not filmed without their consent. As a result covert filming of any part of the event is not permitted.		All requests for permission to film participants engaged in live-roleplaying at our events will be refused. Our goal is to minimize any disruption to immersion and to ensure that all participants are able to attend the event in the knowledge that Profound Decisions have done everything possible to ensure that they are not filmed without their consent. As a result covert filming of any part of the event is not permitted.

	The one case where filming within the IC area may be allowed is where a person or group wishes to record an out-of-character "piece to camera" about their event, in private, and the most suitable space available is their own tent (in the in-character field)~~. If you wish to do this then [mailto:photography@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] well before the event to request permission~~. Since this will risk neither disrupting the game, nor capturing the roleplay of other participants, we will usually be happy to grant permission provided that we know what you are planning.		The one case where filming within the IC area may be allowed is where a person or group wishes to record an out-of-character "piece to camera" about their event, in private, and the most suitable space available is their own tent (in the in-character field). Since this will risk neither disrupting the game, nor capturing the roleplay of other participants, we will usually be happy to grant permission provided that we know what you are planning.

	As with all rules, if you are uncertain about how they might apply to your specific case, we strongly encourage you to contact us and discuss your situation.		As with all rules, if you are uncertain about how they might apply to your specific case, we strongly encourage you to contact us and discuss your situation.

Matt: /* Filming */

2023-07-14T15:34:55Z

Filming

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	==Filming==		==Filming==
	* '''We do not allow filming by outside organizations at our events'''		* '''We do not allow filming by outside organizations at our events without prior permission'''
	* '''You may not film other participants in the IC area during time-in'''		* '''You may not film other participants in the IC area during time-in'''
	* '''You must have the consent of anyone you film; you may never film covertly at our events'''		* '''You must have the consent of anyone you film; you may never film covertly at our events'''

	Commercial TV production outfits are not permitted to film at our events ~~under any circumstances~~.		Commercial TV production outfits are not permitted to film at our events without our prior consent. Live role-players and film-students or enthusiasts are permitted to film explicitly consenting subjects in areas that are not in-character - we anticipate this being used for things like reaction videos, and one-to-one interviews.

	~~The purpose or these rules~~ is to minimize any disruption to immersion and to ensure that all participants are able to attend the event in the knowledge that Profound Decisions have done everything possible to ensure that they are not filmed without their consent~~. These are the guiding principle that underlie all our decisions on what may or may not be filmed~~. As a result covert filming of any part of the event is not permitted.		All requests for permission to film participants engaged in live-roleplaying at our events will be refused. Our goal is to minimize any disruption to immersion and to ensure that all participants are able to attend the event in the knowledge that Profound Decisions have done everything possible to ensure that they are not filmed without their consent. As a result covert filming of any part of the event is not permitted.

	Live role-players and film-students or enthusiasts are permitted to film explicitly consenting subjects in areas that are not in-character - we anticipate this being used for things like reaction videos, and one-to-one interviews. All requests for permission to film participants engaged in live-roleplaying at our events will be refused.

	The one case where filming within the IC area may be allowed is where a person or group wishes to record an out-of-character "piece to camera" about their event, in private, and the most suitable space available is their own tent (in the in-character field). If you wish to do this then [mailto:photography@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] well before the event to request permission. Since this will risk neither disrupting the game, nor capturing the roleplay of other participants, we will usually be happy to grant permission provided that we know what you are planning.		The one case where filming within the IC area may be allowed is where a person or group wishes to record an out-of-character "piece to camera" about their event, in private, and the most suitable space available is their own tent (in the in-character field). If you wish to do this then [mailto:photography@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] well before the event to request permission. Since this will risk neither disrupting the game, nor capturing the roleplay of other participants, we will usually be happy to grant permission provided that we know what you are planning.

Matt at 11:06, 7 October 2019

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Photography in LRP is a compromise: on the one hand are the rights of attendees who do not wish to be photographed coupled with the impact on immersion for all players by the photographer's presence. On the other hand many players wish to enjoy a photographic record of their character and the events they attended and photographs can help to publicize, promote and improve a game. These guidelines are intended to set a balance between these compromises which we feel is appropriate for Profound Decisions events.		Photography in LRP is a compromise: on the one hand are the rights of attendees who do not wish to be photographed coupled with the impact on immersion for all players by the photographer's presence. On the other hand many players wish to enjoy a photographic record of their character and the events they attended and photographs can help to publicize, promote and improve a game. These guidelines are intended to set a balance between these compromises which we feel is appropriate for Profound Decisions events.

			We ask that photographers do not release their photographs under a Creative Commons license or similar, since this will give up any rights they would have to pass along take-down requests to those who have used their photos. They are, of course, free to grant usage rights to third parties, but should retain as much ability to enforce take-down requests as they feasibly can when doing so.

	==Rules for Photographers==		==Rules for Photographers==

Matt: /* Crew Photographers */

2019-10-05T08:19:57Z

Crew Photographers

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	*'''Our crew photography department allocates photography slots for battles and skirmishes'''		*'''Our crew photography department allocates photography slots for battles and skirmishes'''

	~~Beth Dooner and~~ Tom Garnett attend our events as part of our crew to take photographs. Their goal is to produce photographs of the event to help promote and improve the game. We do not require any further crew photographers at this time.		Tom Garnett and Oliver Facey attend our events as part of our crew to take photographs. Their goal is to produce photographs of the event to help promote and improve the game. We do not require any further crew photographers at this time.

	If you wish to take photographs on a battle or skirmish then you must [mailto:photography@profounddecisions.co.uk email the crew photographers] to see if a slot is free.		If you wish to take photographs on a battle or skirmish then you must [mailto:photography@profounddecisions.co.uk email the crew photographers] to see if a slot is free.
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	==Player Photographers==		==Player Photographers==
	*'''All other photographers attending the event must purchase a ticket'''		*'''All other photographers attending the event must purchase a ticket'''

Matt: /* Audio Recordings */

2018-06-23T18:00:45Z

Audio Recordings

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	If someone's voice is distinct and identifiable in an audio recording that you have published, and they ask you to take it down, then you must do so - in line with our policy on photographs.		If someone's voice is distinct and identifiable in an audio recording that you have published, and they ask you to take it down, then you must do so - in line with our policy on photographs.
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	==Character Portraits==
	*'''All characters need to be photographed at GOD'''		*'''All characters need to be photographed at GOD'''
	We take photographs of characters for use in the game system. This includes allowing NPCs to more effectively locate characters they should know, allowing players to use ritual magic to identify characters and more rarely allowing us to identify players. Our photographers take these character portraits at GOD at set hours. Please look out for the times and come to GOD when you have all your costume and make-up on so you can be photographed. We will not use these photographs for any publicity purposes without your explicit permission.		We take photographs of characters for use in the game system. This includes allowing NPCs to more effectively locate characters they should know, allowing players to use ritual magic to identify characters and more rarely allowing us to identify players. Our photographers take these character portraits at GOD at set hours. Please look out for the times and come to GOD when you have all your costume and make-up on so you can be photographed. We will not use these photographs for any publicity purposes without your explicit permission.