Filming in Public

[macalbee]

Washington State.
What are the rules for filming in a public place? Is it illegal to use images of specific people if they are only "on screen" for a few seconds?

 

[divgradcurl]

What are the rules for filming in a public place? Is it illegal to use images of specific people if they are only "on screen" for a few seconds?

If you are really in a public place, like out in the street or something, then you can film people no matter how long they are on the screen. However, if you don't have release from them, you cannot use any images of them in a "commercial" manner to advertise or sell the film. So they could be in the film, but without a release, you couldn't use that clip to advertise, or as a trailer, or use stills from that clip on a poster or ad.

 

[DCO]

Also interested in filming laws in WA.

I am also interested in filming in public, in WA State. Is there a general cost for a permit? and is it hard to get one with out an attorney. Thanx

I am also intereted in anyone who know's law strictly related w/ Wa State
and filming public.

 

[racer72]

Try this message board. It is sponsored by the Washington state film board. You can also check out the film board website.