Shooting the Vegas strip at DVinfo.net

Mark Morikawa · September 28th, 2007, 07:00 AM

Is it illegal to film the Vegas Strip/Downtown Las Vegas/Hotels for stock type footage? I'm talking about all exterior shots on the street/sidewalks.

Martin Pauly · September 28th, 2007, 07:55 AM

Mark,

first, there is the question of shooting in Las vegas. Take a look at this thread:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=16285

Then there is the question of whether you can use the footage you shot in a project such as for stock footage. I am no expert there, but I could see potential issues with recognizable names of hotels etc. Maybe it's not an issue, but I would consult with an expert in this area.

- Martin

Jacob Walker · September 28th, 2007, 01:00 PM

Hey Mark,
Up here in Seattle you have to have a permit to film on any public property. Here is a pdf concerning film permits in las vegas.

http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Files/FilmPermit.pdf

Even if you don't "have to" have a permit to shoot I would recommend you do. In this day and age you always want your legal ducks lined up in a nice row.

Daniel Ross · September 28th, 2007, 04:31 PM

Permits would be the major concern, if applicable.
Any business/logo/etc. displayed publicly, IF SHOT INCIDENTALLY, I think is simply a public location.
You could, for example, paint a picture and sell it without any copyright issues.

That is, at least, what I think is true...

I'm no expert. Confirm it, certainly.

Mark Morikawa · September 28th, 2007, 06:36 PM

thanks for all the info!

Don Donatello · September 28th, 2007, 08:28 PM

i would say that if you looked/acted like a tourist ( wear shorts and colorful shirt) with a video camera w/light tripod ( hand size - i'd include HVX200 size ), maybe rent a few kids to be around you - you can shoot all you want ..
now if you have a crew of 10 and actors etc then i'd get some permits ....

September 28th, 2007, 07:00 AM	#1
Mark Morikawa Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Aiea, HI Posts: 85	Shooting the Vegas strip Is it illegal to film the Vegas Strip/Downtown Las Vegas/Hotels for stock type footage? I'm talking about all exterior shots on the street/sidewalks.

September 28th, 2007, 07:55 AM	#2
Martin Pauly Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 563	Mark, first, there is the question of shooting in Las vegas. Take a look at this thread: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=16285 Then there is the question of whether you can use the footage you shot in a project such as for stock footage. I am no expert there, but I could see potential issues with recognizable names of hotels etc. Maybe it's not an issue, but I would consult with an expert in this area. - Martin __________________ Martin Pauly

September 28th, 2007, 01:00 PM	#3
Jacob Walker Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Enumclaw, WA Posts: 69	Hey Mark, Up here in Seattle you have to have a permit to film on any public property. Here is a pdf concerning film permits in las vegas. http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Files/FilmPermit.pdf Even if you don't "have to" have a permit to shoot I would recommend you do. In this day and age you always want your legal ducks lined up in a nice row.

September 28th, 2007, 04:31 PM	#4
Daniel Ross Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Marin & Davis, CA, USA Posts: 418	Permits would be the major concern, if applicable. Any business/logo/etc. displayed publicly, IF SHOT INCIDENTALLY, I think is simply a public location. You could, for example, paint a picture and sell it without any copyright issues. That is, at least, what I think is true... I'm no expert. Confirm it, certainly.

September 28th, 2007, 06:36 PM	#5
Mark Morikawa Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Aiea, HI Posts: 85	thanks for all the info!

September 28th, 2007, 08:28 PM	#6
Don Donatello Hawaiian Shirt Mogul Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: northern cailfornia Posts: 1,261	i would say that if you looked/acted like a tourist ( wear shorts and colorful shirt) with a video camera w/light tripod ( hand size - i'd include HVX200 size ), maybe rent a few kids to be around you - you can shoot all you want .. now if you have a crew of 10 and actors etc then i'd get some permits ....