It's been said, but to reiterate the point, you will need a release for, at the least, anyone that is "featured" in the video. For instance, you are taping an "interview" with one person as the subject and one personal asking the questions. The "interviewee" as well as the "interviewer" need to have signed a release that states what the terms are: media used, rights of the publisher/videographer/actors (voice or otherwise). If this is being taped in a public space, i.e. a street side cafe, then you will not need releases for anyone that happens into the frame. If, on the other hand, the background actors are being paid or compensated in any way, I would get a release from them as well.
This, of course, can vary wildly from locale to locale. What I would caution you to do is get in touch with a professional group that can recommend a lawyer that is current in these topics in your specific location. PPA (Professional Photographers of America) is a good resource and has lots of information on there website as far as releases and copyright go. They also have a list of lawyers that would be able to help. As a professional photographer myself, I ALWAYS get a signed release before I shoot any assignment, still or video, from any of the principal subjects. Just my two cents though! Google Search tips for getting examples: " filetype:pdf video release " " filytype:pdf videographer release " Substitute doc for pdf for more examples. -Dan On Feb 25, 11:06 am, Niki <[email protected]> wrote: > We're getting ready to do a video of Business Success Unlimited, it's rooms > and participants in meetings, and members. My sister, who's a professional > photographer tells me I have to have a release form in order to photograph > or videotape these individuals -- getting them to say it's okay for me to > use their images. My question, have any of you, when you've made a video, > had your "stars" sign release forms or is it just understood? I want to put > this video up on the website, on YouTube, and various media. I want to > protect myself, BSU and those who are being taped. Thoughts? > > Thanks, Niki > Collaborative Director and Connector > Business Success Unlimitedhttp://success4biz.biz -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
