Risk assessment

This page provides recommendations on how to evaluate risk in different situations.

Portrayal and reality

Most media do not depict the reality of scenes. Artistic license is often taken to frame and describe a scene in a way that appears to be more extreme than it actually is for the purpose of appealing to the audience's fantasies. In reality a responsible scene will have people off-camera, communication between participants, and safety equipment that is not visible to the viewer.

There isn't an inherent problem in portraying a scene in a performative manner; it is a form of creative expression. However it is important to remember when creating a scene that media is not a good benchmark. Precautions must be taken to ensure safety above all else.