Meaning and Purpose:
Certification of films is vital because it allows the audience to know if the film will be suitable. E.G it may be unsuitable for a child with reference to horror and violent and strong language meaning it is rated 18, only suitable for people over the age of 18 . This raiting would stop small kids from viewing something that is not suitable for them also a incorrect certification of a movie has commercial implications.
Here is a video of the feedback given by the A2 media class about my short film. This was useful as it gave me positive and constructive feedback allowing me to improve my short film. E.G one negative piece of feedback was the music being overpowering causing some of the impact of the films to be lost . I watched this over again and lower the music volume which helped improve the impact ofmy short film and helped it to be better.
British Board of Film Classification (BBFC)
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/
Certificating media products
here I will be discussing and explaining how music videos are certificated.
Certification 12A
After doing some research in to the ways in which the British Board of Film Classification certificate video footage, I believe our video should be given a 12a rating, this is because there is no unsettling or offensive footage at any part of the video, however there is just one mildly scary part, which would mean it would not fall into the 'PG' category. I have thoroughly looked into PG and can confirm my video will be certificated as 12A.
Certificating media products and short films is a very important part of the creation and planning process, before the project can be released . This is to assure the viewers know what they are about to witness when watching the video. It is the first defence to stop younger viewers witnessing improper and unsuitable footage for their age avoiding exposure of inappropriate footage to young viewers.
Audiences must be made aware of the certification before making a final decision about watching the film, television show or music video, as it will depict the type of images the video contains.
BBFC give movies age rankings by comparing the video to a set of rules they have allowing them to rate which category a movie will be. The categories ago from a U, (a universal piece of footage that is suitable for all ages and audiences) to 18 (a video only suitable for adults as it may contain harmful or offensive footage)
the information below about certification and how films are categorised into the various certificate ratings. This research allowed me to accuralty observe how films would be certificated, and helped me choose the appropriate certification for my music video. i was in-between PG and 12 so here i am comparing the two
Certification - PG
What does PG mean?
PG(Parental Guidance) This ranking is given to a film made for general viewing, but some aspects could be inappropriate for children. A PG must not upset a child eight or older. Parents should judge if the movie might upset young, or sensitive, children.
Are all PG films made for younger audiences?
a few movies are ranked PG but did not target a young audience market. one example of this situation of a movie mostly enjoyed by adults but ranked PG would be breakfast at tiffany . although, the ranking means all themes in the work are appropriate for this age range and should not upset a child aged eight or above.
What sort of themes are passed at PG?
A PG should not have any theme which is un suitable for someone 8 and above. PG's can explore challenging themes that include bullying, bereavement or racism.
Will there be bad language in a PG film?
it might include mild bad language in a PG . Although it must not be out of context and the delivery is important. For example, if the language is used to hurt someones feelings or its's repetitively used , the movie must be passed at a higher category.
What about sex?
Sex references are rare but they might include some that are undetailed and infrequent. also, if the a child won't get the reference, BBFC might allow it PG. The use of humour also lessens the impact of sex references and innuendo.
Sex and sex references are seen as the same so there could be mild or undetailed references at PG.What about violence or threat at PG?
Violence must be mild and must be brief in a PG , for example we could se some blood, but we would not directly see the injury in detail. the BBFC are more lineament to words violence in a historical, comedic or fantasy moveis ,as it provides distancing . It's very common for a PG films to include roller-coaster action ,as the emphasis is obviously on the journey of the characters instead of the detail on the violence or fighting.
for threat and horror goes, BBFC would accept 'jump' moments and frightening sequences as long as they are not too intense.
What about behaviour children might copy?
In a PG , dangerous or antisocial behaviour that children could copy this includes bullying, or playing with fire, will not be allowed, and definitely if it's portrayed as safe or fun. easily accessible weapons E.G knives, should not be highlighted in the PG. Smoking and drinking should not be highlighted and any characters seen smoking should have a clear message saying its bad.
Will there be any drugs in a PG?
There could be references to drugs in a PG work, but there must be no focus on them. also drug references could be allowed if it is an educational message on anti drugs likely to be seen and acknowledged by children eight or over.
3) 12A - Cinema release suitable for 12 years and over &
4) 12 - Video release suitable for 12 years and over
Films that are classified as 12 and 12A usually follow the same guidelines:
- No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.
Requires an adult to accompany any child under 12A at the cinema and is enforced by cinema staff and a cinema may lose its license if adult accompaniment is not enforced for children under 12.
- The BBFC's guidelines state that strong language may be passed at 12 or 12A, depending on the manner in which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency and any special contextual justification.
- Any discriminatory language or behaviour will not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive discriminatory language is unlikely to be passed at 12A or 12 unless it is clearly condemned.
- Sex may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Verbal sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for young teenagers.
- Moderate violence is allowed but it should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if they can be justified by their context.
- Action sequences and weapons may be present and there may be long fight scenes or similar.
- Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated.
- There may be infrequent sight of drugs misuse but the portrayal should not be glamorised or provide instructional detail.
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