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Trent Morrison

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I've been planning for a short video for a contest. Here's a link to the contest information: http://www.sharetheair.net/video_instructions_flash.asp

Well, I have a few problems. First, you have to be 18 years old to enter. I'm only 17. My dad says he'll put down all of his information so that he'll technically be entering the contest. Well, I know that they aren't supposed to discriminate against his age and occupation, but I'm afraid that they aren't going to like some 50 year old man who owns a camera store to be entering the contest. I'm thinking they're wanting someone younger.

My second problem is the location. You're supposed to have the owner's written permission to use the location in the video. I'm 95% sure that I'm not going to be able to get that. So, I don't know what I'm going to do. If the location isn't recognizable, do I still need permission? I'd really appreciate some information on that.

The winner's video is supposed to possibly aired on national TV. Would they have a preference towards 4:3, or 16:9? What about progressive VS interlaced?

Well, That's all I have for now. And help or information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Oh, and sorry if this isn't the right section for this.
 
Trent,

True that this may not be the place to post, but I'll give you some words anyway.

I've made a truck load of films using "common areas" or "public spaces". If you're shooting in the street, you don't need a location release.

What type of location are you using? A public skatepark? Warehouse?

Aspect ratio: I'd shoot widescreen. The pieces on their website are all wide. You can letterbox it if they want a 4:3 video for TV. But they'll ask for that later.

good luck,
andrew at globaltransmissionmedia.com
 
Trent Morrison said:
Well, I have a few problems. First, you have to be 18 years old to enter. I'm only 17.
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I read somewhere else about someone asking this question and they mentioned that you can have your parentguardian sign a release form or something that allows you to enter although you are only 17. Unfortunately, I don't remember where the information was. But I'll keep looking and post it if I find it.
bikefilms said:
Aspect ratio: I'd shoot widescreen. The pieces on their website are all wide. You can letterbox it if they want a 4:3 video for TV. But they'll ask for that later.
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Actually the video's that they are showing are all 4:3. Some have a widescreen matte over them, but their aspect ratio is 4:3. Plus unless its HD, broadcast's are done in 4:3, so it's better to shoot that way.
 
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bikefilms said:
Trent,
What type of location are you using? A public skatepark? Warehouse?
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The location is just this flat concrete space. It's about the size of a couple tennis courts. I think it's next to a couple businesses. I'm not sure if one of them own it, or what. It doesn't look like it's being used for anything.

Thanks, guys.
 
bikefilms said:
If you're shooting in the street, you don't need a location release.
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Be careful when making blanket generalization statements like this, because a) it's not accurate in the US, and b) this is a worldwide forum and rules/laws can vary substantially.

Usually you don't need location permission in the US when shooting from the street, but there are exceptions. If you want to film the HOLLYWOOD sign, or the Hollywood Walk of Fame, both of those are visible from public streets but you still need to get permission to use them in your productions.
 
You mentioned as well, that if you didn't have a tripod, you are (in most instances) ok. But as soon as you mount a tripod to your camera you become a hazard and then need a permit. Is that a "general" rule Barry or just in Vegas (which is where you were referencing in the thread i read that)?
Jason
 
That seems to be a relatively general rule, but all local jurisdictions reserve the right to overrule that. I was specifically referring to Las Vegas in that post though.
 
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