flyerland
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Jul 6, 2005, 5:01 PM
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Re: [DVXGalt] Talent Releases for documentary
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Some companies and producers are more strict or lenient, there's no exact "law" on when and where to get a release, anyone can sue you for anything, and it's up to the producer to decide how ballsy or paranoid (moreso paranoid) you have to be.
However, in order for anyone to SUCCESSFULLY sue you, as far as extras go, they must DEFINETIVELY prove it's their image on the camera. If it's slightly out of focus - they have no case. Another advantage of depth of field.
And if anyone speaks in front of the camera, generally that's considered IMPLIED CONSENT - release form or not, if someone on the street is talks to the camera, it's obvious they had no gripes about being filmed. Any decent attorney will throw that complaint out. If you want to further cover yourself, just ask them on camera for permission - this almost always holds up in court.
(This post was edited by flyerland on Jul 6, 2005, 5:05 PM)
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