I agree [with GSP's proposal] - and I'm not a scientist, but an
animator. as I mentioned at svpow, these might be some valid ways to
concretely design leverage within such an effort:
1) Inform yourself. Note the companies that work in dodgy ways. And
more importantly, note the companies that work conscientiously (I can
recommend mdtv). Refuse to work with the former, do work with the
latter.
2) Demand conditional release contracts. A publisher must have your
written consent before using interview material. These are always
written up and signed in advance of the interview. If the company you
are working with isn't on one of the lists above, demand a clause
that gives you release rights -- ie. at least one edit review
session. After which you can refuse specific segments if you feel
they misrepresent you. Be prepared and willing to be turned down.
4) Make your own films.This is not as crazy as it sounds. If papers
supply there own visuals in the form of illustrations and animations
- as did the one on /Quetzalcoatlus -/ the media will incorporate
those and the public will be innundated. There are artistic ample
resources out there - artists such as those at ArtEvolved and
animators such as myself. Financial structures can be developed....
and there is an expenditure in educating that artist to the point
where the artwork is meaningful. But the expenditure is in your
hands.
David Maas