Introducing the IOV
The IOV has a wide reaching membership; from those who have been in the professional videography industry for many years, through to comparative newcomers. Our members operate in various specialist production sectors; from corporate, documentary and event production - through to freelance videography services in all disciplines.
Associate Membership - What does it Mean?
Every member joins the IOV as an Ordinary Member. However, to exploit their membership fully and use the IOV logo, they must progress through our structured accreditation system. An Associate Member of the IOV has successfully passed the first step towards full IOV Accreditation.
The IOV has established what it considers to be the core competencies of videography and has published material for those wishing to work towards IOV Accreditation. This includes an online exam for members to test or benchmark their knowledge of basic craft skills and, most importantly, the business and legal knowledge which should enable them to operate within relevant legislation and the IOV's own internal rules of membership.
An Associate Member has passed the online exam and demonstrated that they understand these core skills. Above all, they will have a good understanding of their obligations in relation to the IOV's Code of Practice and matters such as insurance, contracts, copyright and Health & Safety.
The IOV Code of Practice
Each member will conduct business in a professional manner and will at no time knowingly indulge in any practice or action likely to bring the Institute, its executive or membership into disrepute.
Each member will accept the right of his/her client to forward any complaint to the IOV Executive for Arbitration. The IOV's ruling on Arbitration matters is final and binding on members subject, of course, to the members normal statutory rights.
Each member will at all times strive to maintain the highest standards of production in line with any IOV qualification which may have been obtained or advertised.
Any non-qualified member of the IOV will refrain from advertising in a way which may infer either a qualification or endorsement from the IOV. Non-qualified members may not use any IOV crest or logo but are within their rights to state that they are a member of the IOV if the statement makes clear that they are a non-qualified member.
Each Member will work within the reasonable terms set by the member’s client, or by any official or body possessing the correct and legal authority to set limitations and restrictions. Furthermore, it is the Member’s responsibility to inform the client of any adverse effects on the final production resulting from, and/or caused by imposition of any such limitations or restrictions.
All members undertaking commercial activity in the video and multimedia field must carry adequate Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance. Upon request, such policies are to be made available for inspection by the Executive of the IOV.
Members shall at all times maintain the confidentiality of information either entrusted to them or obtained in pursuance of their work except on the order of a court of law or other appropriate authority.
Members will at all times observe current Health & Safety regulations and have due consideration for the safety and welfare of staff, clients and the general public.
Members will strive to maintain good commercial relationships with other members of the IOV with a view to promoting professionalism in video and multimedia production.
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