release is needed for travel video? at DVinfo.net

Adam Bray · October 6th, 2004, 02:46 PM

I am new to the world of video and am going to attempt to make a travel video.

1. What do I need as far as releases when doing an interview, say with a PR rep or manager of a hotel, or interviews with any persons for that matter?

2. What about footage I shoot in public? Say for exapmle I shoot some quick video of the exterior of a hotel from the street because I think it would be a nice place to stay and want to include it in a "great place to stay" portion of the video. Do I need to get the hotels written permission to use the footage?

Any other advice would be appreciated.

Mark Argerake · October 16th, 2004, 04:30 PM

Quick answers:

Aways get insurance for every day you shoot
Yes- get a location release for every place you shoot
Local film commisions are a great resource and "in" with many places and will help make sure you get what you need legally.

Cody Dulock · November 4th, 2004, 05:23 PM

sometimes places will want to see scripts so they know you wont be defliing them or thier name... keep that in mind... and always carry that location release form with you once you are on the set, people will try and kick you off the property if they catch you without it.

October 6th, 2004, 02:46 PM	#1
Adam Bray Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Posts: 394	release is needed for travel video? I am new to the world of video and am going to attempt to make a travel video. 1. What do I need as far as releases when doing an interview, say with a PR rep or manager of a hotel, or interviews with any persons for that matter? 2. What about footage I shoot in public? Say for exapmle I shoot some quick video of the exterior of a hotel from the street because I think it would be a nice place to stay and want to include it in a "great place to stay" portion of the video. Do I need to get the hotels written permission to use the footage? Any other advice would be appreciated.

October 16th, 2004, 04:30 PM	#2
Mark Argerake Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 227	Quick answers: Aways get insurance for every day you shoot Yes- get a location release for every place you shoot Local film commisions are a great resource and "in" with many places and will help make sure you get what you need legally.

November 4th, 2004, 05:23 PM	#3
Cody Dulock Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: arlington, texas Posts: 420	sometimes places will want to see scripts so they know you wont be defliing them or thier name... keep that in mind... and always carry that location release form with you once you are on the set, people will try and kick you off the property if they catch you without it.