Task 1c

Contractual:
Advantage

The client will have full control of the brief.

Disadvantage
Once the contract of the brief is signed, no changes can be made towards the brief. 

Negotiated:

Advantage
Allows the production company and the client come to a fair decision, or agreement, and is open to different opinions or options.

Disadvantage
The client and the production may come to a disagreement which may cause the client to opt out and use another company to fulfil their needs. 

Formal:

Advantage 
The brief is very detailed which includes all the information that is needed.

Disadvantage
A formal brief takes a long time to write, and most of the information may not be beneficial or needed.

Informal:

Advantage
Any changes can be made whenever, as it is a verbal settlement.

Disadvantage
Things may not go to plan, as it can get or be disorganised, no back up plan. 

Commission Brief:

Advantage
The production company can be paid for the product, once it is completed and distributed onto a platform, e.g YouTube. 

Disadvantage
The production company may not receive any of the profit if the client chooses not to pay them. 

Tender Brief:
Advantage

The client gets a number of briefs to choose from. 
Disadvantage

The client may not choose the brief, which will cause the production company to look elsewhere, due to competition. 

Co-Operative Brief:

Advantage
The members of the production teams can improve more on their skills whilst creating the product. 
Disadvantage

This brief can cause disagreements or arguments to occur

Competition Brief:
Advantage

The client chooses the best person to carry out the brief, and win a cash prize.
Disadvantage

People may put in lower offers which means that the person chosen isn't best suited.