Displaying a release sign for large event

Demented1

Demented1

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I have a large event this weekend that I will be including in a DVD that I will be distributing for profit.
Can I display a sign at the entrance letting everyone know that there likeness will possibly be shown on the video.
What would be the exact wording for it?
I seen where they start off like,

"By entering these premises, you agree ..."

I'm not sure about the rest.
Any links to the proper wording would be appreciated.
Certainly I would tweek it cater to the event.
 
A sign won't protect you completely. It won't cover children, non-English speaking people, people who can't read, or people who just don't see the sign.
 
I've worked on a shoot where we did use them. We were shooting in a whole bunch of karaoke bars. We posted one on the front and one on the back doors. Not sure where to tell you to find one, though. I checked Sonnyboo.com and didnt see anything.

If you feel like digging, look through the links section on this site. Lots of resources.

Good luck!
 
Demented1 said:
I have a large event this weekend that I will be including in a DVD that I will be distributing for profit.
Can I display a sign at the entrance letting everyone know that there likeness will possibly be shown on the video.
What would be the exact wording for it?
I seen where they start off like,

"By entering these premises, you agree ..."

I'm not sure about the rest.
Any links to the proper wording would be appreciated.
Certainly I would tweek it cater to the event.
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Hi,

Large events are most challenging to take on. Will there be a host to talk about the event? You may want to consider this. It would be best to focus on one person speaking, showing them with background shots of the event entrance, signs, interviewing entertainers, and most of all, interviewing the event coordinator to talk about what people would expect to see and do for the day. The events I have done are large however, they are controlled with me guiding the story for the viewers. It's like I am trying to see for myself if I can enjoy such a day. If I can, you can (which is what I try to convey) to those who view my stories. I try NEVER to show peoples' faces unless I have their signed permission form. Also, when you film a person doing a craft or have a show on stage at the event, the audience would be facing the person who is entertaining them so you should get the backs of their heads when you tape. Blurr the rest...
 
Here's another question.... Did people have to buy tickets for this 'large event' in advance? If so, then what are they supposed to do when they show up, see your sign, and don't WANT to be in your video? Do you really expect them to just say "Oh well..." and go home? That's not really very fair to them, is it?

Even if they buy tickets at the gate, they've made plans in advance and traveled distances -- perhaps long distances -- to attend this event. If it were me, I'd be pretty mad to get there and find out I either have to agree to be in a video or I have to go home.

Just things to consider...

I think HostFocus has a good idea -- shoot from behind, don't get people's faces, and blur out the faces you do get. It protects you, and it protects the rights of people who just came to see the show.
 
Privacy rights and fair use of a person's image to a great extent depend on the end purpose of the film or photograph. If the project is editorial/documentary in nature and the individuals portrayed in the film/photograph do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy, whether the project is for profit or not is considered fair use. If however their likeness appears in a film/photograph of a commercial nature, ie, a promotional video for a commercial venture, then acquiring a release would be in your best interest.
 
e.a._kennedy said:
Privacy rights and fair use of a person's image to a great extent depend on the end purpose of the film or photograph. If the project is editorial/documentary in nature and the individuals portrayed in the film/photograph do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy, whether the project is for profit or not is considered fair use. If however their likeness appears in a film/photograph of a commercial nature, ie, a promotional video for a commercial venture, then acquiring a release would be in your best interest.
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That's probably completely accurate. But check with a qualified lawyer to be sure.

Good luck!
 
I've seen plenty of concert videos from major bands that have closeups of the audience (visible likenesses). I HIGHLY doubt they had every single one of those people sign a release. And a number of them appear to be under 18...
 
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