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== In-universe articles == | == In-universe articles == | ||
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For in-universe articles, images '''must''' come from an in-universe source, such as a screenshot of a televised episode, or a scan of a comic strip. Novel or audio covers may also be potential sources for in-universe imagery, but '''only when no other source has | For in-universe articles, images '''must''' come from an in-universe source, such as a screenshot of a televised episode, or a scan of a comic strip. Novel or audio covers may also be potential sources for in-universe imagery, but '''only when no other source has a satisfactory image to offer''', particularly if they are "floating heads"-style covers rather than an illustration of a specific event in the plot. | ||
Promotional images — such as when actors pose in costume for a picture — are specifically disallowed. A good rule of thumb is that if the character is looking directly into the camera, the picture cannot be used on in-universe articles. Such pictures ''may'' be used on real world articles about the actor pictured, but out-of-costume pictures are preferred on such pages. | Promotional images — such as when actors pose in costume for a picture — are specifically disallowed. A good rule of thumb for determining whether an image of a TV character is a screenshot or a promotional image, is that if the character is looking directly into the camera, the picture is probably promotional and thus cannot be used on in-universe articles. Such pictures ''may'' be used on real world articles about the actor pictured, but out-of-costume pictures are preferred on such pages. | ||
This ruling specifically means that most wallpapers available from the BBC's official website are not allowed on in-universe pages here. In fact, the best use for promotional images on this site is in maintenance images, such as are found on [[:category:stub templates|stub templates]] and the site's [[Help:background images|background images]]. | This ruling specifically means that most wallpapers available from the BBC's official website are not allowed on in-universe pages here. In fact, the best use for promotional images on this site is in maintenance images, such as are found on [[:category:stub templates|stub templates]] and the site's [[Help:background images|background images]]. | ||
=== Out-of-universe and story articles === | === Out-of-universe and story articles === | ||
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For story articles, promotional images also ''should not'' be used. Instead screenshots that capture | For story articles, promotional images also ''should not'' be used. Instead screenshots that capture "iconic" scenes from the story should be used. | ||
Promotional images mainly belong on pages about an actor or other behind-the-scenes staff member. Even so, a picture of an actor out of costume is ''preferred'' over one with the actor dressed in character. | Promotional images mainly belong on pages about an actor or other behind-the-scenes staff member. Even so, a picture of an actor out of costume is ''preferred'' over one with the actor dressed in character. | ||
