From the course: Location Scouting for Video and Photo Projects

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Securing written permission and location releases

Securing written permission and location releases

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Securing written permission and location releases

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- You've decided that a location is the perfect place for your production. Now it's time to get it in writing. You need to make sure you get the right form. Work with a lawyer. Don't try to write this all yourself. For me, I have a blanket location release that I use that was written for me by a lawyer. Ensure that you have written permission, 'cause you want to keep that written permission on you at all times while you're shooting. Always get hard copies. A live signature. Also, if I'm going to cast from a location I'll usually try to get an appearance release ahead of time. It makes them commit to being on camera at the same time. Another thing I try to do is I try to find any other things that I need to ask or get rights to. Maybe there's artwork in the scenes that we're planning on using. Architecture or sculpture is in an environment. Landmarks. All these things you're going to have to get extra permissions for…

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