legalities ?

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glenurse

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hi
question about filming a concert for a band etc.
i wanted to know if any members out there put up signs to inform audience members
that the show is being filmed and by entering the show they agree to blah blah blah
if so could you please post an example of how you word it.
any help greatly appreciated.
 
When we filmed inside local pubs and bars, we had signs posted on entrances to the effect you mentioned. I dont have a copy of what we used, though. And I believe we did that because our legal counsel told us to. :)
 
We have these on our show now... I'll snap a digital today if you don't get a response before then. Ours generally state that you are entering an area where a motion picture is being filmed on that day and that you surrender all right to your voice and image for the duration of your visit. These rights are surrendered without compensation and in perpitude in all domestic and international markets. You do not have the right to review media taken prior to its broadcast and distribution.

Further instructions on the poster indicate that cameras are to place a full shot of the release at the top of each tape or whenever it makes sense (e.g., change of crowd, minor location change into areas not otherwise released). We hold this shot long enough to verbally slate the location (e.g., "July 31, 2005, 8:15PM, Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, Baggage Claim A1 - A3, Camera MB").

Individually signed releases are always best, though many live events have a release imprinted on the back of the tickets themselves.

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Depends on state and local laws.

In VA -- you must have signed written permission for a commercial production (even if it's on public property) -- and even if the person on camera verbally states permission on camera. The publicly posted sign doesn't cut it ... legally in VA.

There was a recent lawsuit in Virginia against the Girls Gone Wild prodco. and the court awarded damages to a girl who went topless and verbally gave permission on tape.

I talked to my attorney. I tape a lot of community type events/talent showcases for the Filipino community in VA Beach. I do the signed releases thing for my on-camera talent (ala TV host) and interviewees. I try to get everyone to sign a release on a clip board (one release that's used to start a list of names, like a petition - instead of an individual release form for each person, yikes!) upon entrance, when they pay to get in or whatever.

I think the key thing with the GGW lawsuit is the damages. What kind of damage can I inflict with my video shoots versus the type of damage that a GGW can inflict. Not much in my case. But if I sell tons of videos they could come seeking compensation. A lawsuit has to pertain to damages -- if there isn't any damage done -- then there can't be a lawsuit. But if someone wants to sue you, they'll find whatever reason they (or their sleezebag lawyer) can think up.

Check your local/state laws ...
 
Thanks so much for your help, its greatly appreciated.
If you could snap a pic of an example though that would be totally awesome
I am planning to film some shows in europe of a singer songwriter and hope to grab a bit of interview footage with some fans before and after the show, im guessing i would need an individual release for the interviewee to sign for this.
 
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