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Peter Jefferson · December 18th, 2003, 06:32 AM

Just looking for a basic release form.

hard to explain... why..
I shoot events, usualyl private functions, and the clients arre treated as private paying customers. Totally non commercial.
However some fo these events include performers like hypnotists, stage shows, Strip shows etc etc...

now these performers have constantly asked for copies of their performances for their Demo's and Promo's however to this date i have not given any material out, due to privacy and confidentiality for teh actual client.

Remember these people ARENT the paying client.

Now what i have been doing, is requesting they contact the client directly for permission to obtain an EXTRACT of the clients presentation. (basically THEIR requesting to have a copy of their own performance)

Now as i mentioned some of these performances include other people, and as this is then to be used for commercial purposes by these performers im thinkin i need to have a release form all third parties involved....

does this all make sense??

Basiclaly i dont want to get sued by a high profle busines man caught on tape messing with a stripper when she goes to show her demo to a potential client...

any ideas on the best way to do this??? ive never really worried about it, but its come to apoint where demand is forcing em to consider this option. (plus its more $$ in my pocket as this material requires re-editing.... so it is worth the research)

J. Clayton Stansberry · December 18th, 2003, 11:40 AM

I don't know the law or if this would work, but it just an idea. Most likely contacting all the people in the video (besides the performers) will be a real hassle and you most likely will not get permission. However, couldn't you blur out their face and still use the footage? Don't know how this affects the law? Anyone?

Peter Jefferson · December 24th, 2003, 09:18 AM

incognito wont work with this unfortunately, as its a performance presentation which pulled people out of the crowd.

All subjects are contactable <they all work for the same marketting company> however the performer wants to use the footage as a demo for future prospects, due to the profit making purpose, i think a release is necessary.. im not sure thou..

ive never relaly needed this as most of my work is licensed (audio) for"private" not commercial use...

Peter Jefferson · December 27th, 2003, 06:06 AM

doesnt anyne here have one of thee??

considering the level of some users here, i would have thought someone would have one laying about....

oh well, back to the drawing board :(

Devin Doyle · December 27th, 2003, 09:39 AM

Peter, in the latest edition of videomaker magazine they printed a full page release form for copying. I was planning on scanning it in to my computer for later use and would be happy to post it on our webspace for you to use if you so please. I'll post a link here probably sometime Monday night when I get back to my own computer. Hope this helps!

Peter Jefferson · December 28th, 2003, 09:20 AM

that would be great, could yuou email it thou?? i dont have any available webspace at the moment for upload, bu ti think chris might..

could u pls email it to djpadre@hotmail.com

thanks again!
P

Devin Doyle · December 28th, 2003, 09:52 AM

Peter, I'll post it on our webspace so others can benefit from this nice, lil' freebie. Check this thread around monday nite.

Peter Moore · December 28th, 2003, 09:17 PM

Peter, you're going to have to find out from an Australian lawyer (assuming you're doing this in Australia). The laws in the US are most likely very different in this area. In fact, it varies from state to state.

Peter Jefferson · December 30th, 2003, 05:41 AM

yeah i thought as much, but ii jsut need a basic release at this time, ive seen afew a while back, and theyre very rudimaenatary, so anything would suffice.

Devin Doyle · December 30th, 2003, 10:49 AM

Here's the release form that was published in the January issue of "Videomaker" magazine. It should cover most of your bases, but it's prob best to seek legal advice before pursuing any venture that may lead to lawsuits! Anyways, here it is.

http://www.par-t-com.net/release_form.jpg < release form, 782 KB (for quality)

Peter Moore · December 30th, 2003, 02:14 PM

"yeah i thought as much, but ii jsut need a basic release at this time, ive seen afew a while back, and theyre very rudimaenatary, so anything would suffice."

Sorry, I gotta warn you (my duty): not anything will suffice. You could get a release tailored to US law that does absolutely nothing to protect you in Australia. If you're in a commercial venture and you have a legal question you have to find out from a lawyer licensed in the country you're in. And I promise you no one who has posted here knows the right answer to your question.

Peter Jefferson · January 3rd, 2004, 12:59 AM

thans for teh response Pete,
I totally understand that, i jsut wanted to draw up a release for my own business and get it checked over by my lawyer...

thanks for the lnk devin!

December 18th, 2003, 06:32 AM	#1
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	Human Subject Release Form Just looking for a basic release form. hard to explain... why.. I shoot events, usualyl private functions, and the clients arre treated as private paying customers. Totally non commercial. However some fo these events include performers like hypnotists, stage shows, Strip shows etc etc... now these performers have constantly asked for copies of their performances for their Demo's and Promo's however to this date i have not given any material out, due to privacy and confidentiality for teh actual client. Remember these people ARENT the paying client. Now what i have been doing, is requesting they contact the client directly for permission to obtain an EXTRACT of the clients presentation. (basically THEIR requesting to have a copy of their own performance) Now as i mentioned some of these performances include other people, and as this is then to be used for commercial purposes by these performers im thinkin i need to have a release form all third parties involved.... does this all make sense?? Basiclaly i dont want to get sued by a high profle busines man caught on tape messing with a stripper when she goes to show her demo to a potential client... any ideas on the best way to do this??? ive never really worried about it, but its come to apoint where demand is forcing em to consider this option. (plus its more $$ in my pocket as this material requires re-editing.... so it is worth the research)

December 18th, 2003, 11:40 AM	#2
J. Clayton Stansberry Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 316	I don't know the law or if this would work, but it just an idea. Most likely contacting all the people in the video (besides the performers) will be a real hassle and you most likely will not get permission. However, couldn't you blur out their face and still use the footage? Don't know how this affects the law? Anyone? __________________ I understand everything about nothing.

December 27th, 2003, 09:39 AM	#5
Devin Doyle Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 188	Peter, in the latest edition of videomaker magazine they printed a full page release form for copying. I was planning on scanning it in to my computer for later use and would be happy to post it on our webspace for you to use if you so please. I'll post a link here probably sometime Monday night when I get back to my own computer. Hope this helps! __________________ http://devin.par-t-com.net

December 28th, 2003, 09:52 AM	#7
Devin Doyle Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 188	Peter, I'll post it on our webspace so others can benefit from this nice, lil' freebie. Check this thread around monday nite. __________________ http://devin.par-t-com.net

December 30th, 2003, 10:49 AM	#10
Devin Doyle Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 188	release form Here's the release form that was published in the January issue of "Videomaker" magazine. It should cover most of your bases, but it's prob best to seek legal advice before pursuing any venture that may lead to lawsuits! Anyways, here it is. http://www.par-t-com.net/release_form.jpg < release form, 782 KB (for quality) __________________ http://devin.par-t-com.net

December 24th, 2003, 09:18 AM	#3
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	incognito wont work with this unfortunately, as its a performance presentation which pulled people out of the crowd. All subjects are contactable <they all work for the same marketting company> however the performer wants to use the footage as a demo for future prospects, due to the profit making purpose, i think a release is necessary.. im not sure thou.. ive never relaly needed this as most of my work is licensed (audio) for"private" not commercial use...

December 27th, 2003, 06:06 AM	#4
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	doesnt anyne here have one of thee?? considering the level of some users here, i would have thought someone would have one laying about.... oh well, back to the drawing board :(

December 28th, 2003, 09:20 AM	#6
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	that would be great, could yuou email it thou?? i dont have any available webspace at the moment for upload, bu ti think chris might.. could u pls email it to djpadre@hotmail.com thanks again! P

December 28th, 2003, 09:17 PM	#8
Peter Moore Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 1,034	Peter, you're going to have to find out from an Australian lawyer (assuming you're doing this in Australia). The laws in the US are most likely very different in this area. In fact, it varies from state to state.

December 30th, 2003, 05:41 AM	#9
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	yeah i thought as much, but ii jsut need a basic release at this time, ive seen afew a while back, and theyre very rudimaenatary, so anything would suffice.

December 30th, 2003, 02:14 PM	#11
Peter Moore Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 1,034	"yeah i thought as much, but ii jsut need a basic release at this time, ive seen afew a while back, and theyre very rudimaenatary, so anything would suffice." Sorry, I gotta warn you (my duty): not anything will suffice. You could get a release tailored to US law that does absolutely nothing to protect you in Australia. If you're in a commercial venture and you have a legal question you have to find out from a lawyer licensed in the country you're in. And I promise you no one who has posted here knows the right answer to your question.

January 3rd, 2004, 12:59 AM	#12
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	thans for teh response Pete, I totally understand that, i jsut wanted to draw up a release for my own business and get it checked over by my lawyer... thanks for the lnk devin!