mikek1357 wrote:I do see that more and more airshows organisers want to see genuine presscards, because of the many applications for them.
A good question is indeed, when can you call yourself press, I for instance do interviews (only recently) and reports and galleries on airshows. Though I never had an education in journalism or anything.
It's the passion for aviation that drives me. I do however want to know more about an airshow, like who organises it, why do certain participants do what they do.
When I look at some at the press stand, almost all of the people are photographers, only rarely do you see someone with a camera or take an interview. I dont think the versus discussion applies here. I rarely see a clash between the two. The press usually do have an advantage, which is access all areas for that nice close up shot or special photo opportunities.
Erik pretty acurately describes the real press difference, in the goal they have. They get a job from their boss and try to get the job done, as for the freelancers, they'll be looking for something they can sell.
Having a chat and writing that down, is that an interview? Do 'real' e.g trained professional journalist do really good interviews? (See an avarage eenvandaag show to get that answer...
)-1- mind you, most 'real' press is freelance.
It's not being freelance of being steady Member of Staff that makes up the distinction.
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The field problem that might arise when adding up the numbers, is guys presenting themselves as press, but who actually just ABUSE the formal offered oppurtinity for personal use and never ever publish and not even have the intention to do so. Having a home page with pics (as a meagre excuse) does not qualify IMO.
paying taxes over money gained from any publication is perhaps a useful qualification....
plus having oneselves know to both the taxoffice and UWV also could be a serious pointer....
asume that most happy spotters pisses next to the pot following this.
abusers: gotta catch 'em all
