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Old August 7th, 2012, 10:17 AM   #1
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TV show Cheaters- how do they do it???????

I happened upon this show more times than I'd care to admit, and all I could think is how do they handle all the legal issues that surely must come up during production. A few of the things: location releases. How do they get permission to film in bars/restaurants. I'm assuming lots of money exchange hands, followed by a ream of paperwork to sign.

How about property damage? I saw someone get shoved into a parked vehicle, clearly damaging that vehicle.

Also when film in some restaurants, the name of the place s sometimes clearly viewable, even places like Subway and so on.

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Old August 7th, 2012, 12:34 PM   #2
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Some comments about that show here:
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Old August 7th, 2012, 12:46 PM   #3
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Thanks Pete. Interesting that someone on that discussion was a camera operator for the show. The stories that crew must have....but I'm sure they are all sworn to secrecy.

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Old August 7th, 2012, 06:06 PM   #4
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Remember there is very little "Real" in Reality TV.
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Old August 8th, 2012, 03:41 AM   #5
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I happened upon this show more times than I'd care to admit, and all I could think is how do they handle all the legal issues that surely must come up during production. A few of the things: location releases. How do they get permission to film in bars/restaurants. I'm assuming lots of money exchange hands, followed by a ream of paperwork to sign.

How about property damage? I saw someone get shoved into a parked vehicle, clearly damaging that vehicle.

Also when film in some restaurants, the name of the place s sometimes clearly viewable, even places like Subway and so on.

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How do they get permission? They ask, simple as that. Money might change hands, but not always. You'd be amazed at the cooperation a polite request can create. Many major firms have entire departments dedicated to product placement issues such as their trademarks and logos appearing on-screen. And serious production companies carry adequate levels of liability insurance to cover the possible property damage.
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Old August 9th, 2012, 09:14 AM   #6
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If I was a restaurant owner I would actually pay to be on TV... think about it, it's free advertising!
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Old August 15th, 2012, 11:41 AM   #7
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Or when the cast and crew barge in on someones home, apartment, private property....it's got to be a legal nightmare!
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Old August 15th, 2012, 02:40 PM   #8
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I was a lead camera operator on that show for 2 years. All i will say is that, busting into a place with a crowd of people is extremely dangerous. I've gone home covered in food, beer and glass.
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Old August 15th, 2012, 02:49 PM   #9
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Thanks Corey,

I'm just guessing but I am sure the show had pretty good health benefits and workers comp :-}

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Old August 15th, 2012, 04:23 PM   #10
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Yep Corey, that would've made it hard to white balance.

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