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Paul Nuttall · August 31st, 2004, 04:05 AM

I recently shot some footage for an educational series video for a not for profit firm. This was my first time doing anything of this nature as I normally do wedding videography.
My question is, do I or does my client need to have the persons in the video sign a release and if so whose responsibilty is it to keep these on file?

TIA

Paul

Mike Cavanaugh · August 31st, 2004, 09:10 AM

Paul,
Do the initials CYA mean anything? It would certainly be in your best interest to get releases from any of the identified, major players in you footage. I would keep the original, and forward a copy to the organization you are working for.

Paul Nuttall · August 31st, 2004, 11:10 AM

Cool, yeah that's what I thought, thanks for the confirm.

Paul

Paul Tauger · August 31st, 2004, 03:14 PM

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My question is, do I or does my client need to have the persons in the video sign a release and if so whose responsibilty is it to keep these on file?

You absolutely, positively MUST get releases. And you should keep a copy, since YOU will be named if there is ever a law suit for misappropriation of likeness.

August 31st, 2004, 04:05 AM	#1
Paul Nuttall New Boot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 22	Actor/Model Release I recently shot some footage for an educational series video for a not for profit firm. This was my first time doing anything of this nature as I normally do wedding videography. My question is, do I or does my client need to have the persons in the video sign a release and if so whose responsibilty is it to keep these on file? TIA Paul

August 31st, 2004, 11:10 AM	#3
Paul Nuttall New Boot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 22	Thanks Cool, yeah that's what I thought, thanks for the confirm. Paul

August 31st, 2004, 09:10 AM	#2
Mike Cavanaugh Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Albany NY Posts: 311	Paul, Do the initials CYA mean anything? It would certainly be in your best interest to get releases from any of the identified, major players in you footage. I would keep the original, and forward a copy to the organization you are working for.