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Location Scouting Property Releases

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An important part of the location scout / location manager / producer / director / photographer collective workflow is obtaining a property release or location agreement, which is written permission to use images of a property or location for publication, particularly in instances where private property is concerned. This permission must be obtained from the property owner.

Likewise, property owners should insist on a property release or location agreement being signed by all involved parties, if for no other reason than furthering the interest of a general atmosphere of understanding and cooperation.

There are many more or less standard legal forms available which should be customized as may be appropriate with the production company’s and / or end-client’s information as well as showing the amount of monies to be paid to the property owner and any special conditions as may exist.

Below are some useful property release resources:

Caveat: R. Richard Hobbs / nyc.locationscout.us is not an attorney or for that matter, a legal professional in any capacity - The content presented here should only be considered general information derived from experience in the production field and you should consult an attorney for answers to any questions and / or to check validity of any statements made or forms referred to here within.

American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) | Home > Commerce > Legal Resources > Property Releases Tutorial | By Richard Weisgrau and Victor S. Perlman

“This article originally appeared in “A Subject of Urban Legend,” which is posted in our Legal Resources area.

The whole subject of property releases is filled with urban legend, assumption and myth, along with a bit of actual law. As you know, using a person’s likeness for trade or advertising purposes requires a model release. That is because a person has a reputation to protect, a right of privacy and (in some states) a right of publicity. Property has none of these rights. So why should you go to the trouble to get a release?”

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  • ASMP Property Release

    • American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) | Home > Commerce > Legal Resources > Releases Tutorial | Why you need releases

    “A release is a written agreement between you and the person you are photographing, or the person who owns the property you are photographing. The purpose of the release is to protect you from any future lawsuits the person might file for claims such as defamation and invasion of privacy.”

    …read more…

    The ASMP piece directly above discusses property and model releases. The location professional will obviously be most concerned with the property release parts of the discussion, however it is probably a good idea to have a general grounding in both types of releases especially if your job descriptions cross over between location services / general production / photography / directing.

    About.com | Desktop Publishing | Property Release

    “Definition: When using pictures that contain clearly recognizable places or other property (such as pets), a property release protects you against legal claims by the owner of the property.”

    …read the rest…

    Fotalia Blog | How do you download a model and property release?

    “Fotolia offers personalized model releases to you for various situations (pictures of a minors, pictures of models, and photographs of personal property).”

    …read more…

  • Google Search | “Property Release”

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    ShutterPoint Photography - Rolls of Hay on the Farm photo 4 Jul 2009, 7:37 pm

    … calendars, cards, agriculture, landscape, landscapes, fine art, wall, art, frame, framed, print, prints, puzzle, puzzles, business, market, Kim McClain, nikon, D90, DSLR. Model Release: Not Required. Property Release: Not Required …
    ShutterPoint Photography - Random Photos - http://www.shutterpoint.com/Photos-Browse.cfm?s=5&period=14

    Source: Google Alerts - "property release" Google Alerts - "property release" | (author unknown)

    San Diego commercial photographer seeks unique dogs 4 Jul 2009, 5:05 pm

    If your dog is selected for the book you will be required to bring your dog to Andrew's Oceanside, CA studio before 7/23/9 and complete a property release …

    Source: Google Alerts - "property release" Google Alerts - "property release" | Examiner.com - USA

    Copyright Form Photographer Release Welcome 3 Jul 2009, 5:23 pm

    Model Release Forms Property Release 26 May 2009 Sample Model Release Forms for photographers including Property Release Form You can purchase and download …

    Source: Google Alerts - "property release" Google Alerts - "property release" | (author unknown)

    Smelly Wardrobes: Alamy Commercial Collection 2 Jul 2009, 11:37 am

    Property featured is either public property (eg, children's park), is not identifiable, or has a property release. This includes pets, cars, etc which are intrinsic to the shot. There is legal debate about, for example, houses in the …
    Smelly Wardrobes - http://smellywardrobes.blogspot.com/

    Source: Google Alerts - "property release" Google Alerts - "property release" | noreply@blogger.com (Stephen Barnes)

    ShutterPoint Photography - ALPINE MEADOW, UTAH photo 1 Jul 2009, 3:38 am

    Categories: Landscape | Nature | Agriculture. Keywords: ALPINE MEADOW, FENCING, CLOUDS, FLOWERS, SPRING, MOUNTAINS. Model Release: Not Required. Property Release: Not Required. Submitted: Jun 30, 2009 6:33 PM …
    ShutterPoint Photography - Most… - http://www.shutterpoint.com/Photos-Browse.cfm?s=1&period=14

    Source: Google Alerts - "property release" Google Alerts - "property release" | (author unknown)

    Flickr: Discussing "What to Charge", Releases, Licensing and Other … 29 Jun 2009, 2:12 pm

    Model & Property Release Forms - Samples for 11 countries. TERMS & CONDITIONS ASMP Sample Terms & Conditions Editorial Photo's Sample T&C's Page PROFESSIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATIONS Society of Sport and Event Photographers …
    Montreal Strobist - http://www.flickr.com/groups/montrealstrobist/

    Source: Google Alerts - "property release" Google Alerts - "property release" | nobody@flickr.com (iIntrigue - Soon to…

    "There has been a Miracle on the Coast of the Gods!" - VFI … 29 Jun 2009, 7:35 am

    La Torretta Beach Club

    Calabria is Europe's fastest growing property hot spot and La Torretta Beach Club is an up and coming area within this region. …

    Source: Google Alerts - "property release" Google Alerts - "property release" | PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA

    real-estate.bizlenta.com: "There has been a Miracle on the Coast … 29 Jun 2009, 6:09 am

    VFI Overseas Property Release Their New 5 Star Beach Front Development - La Torretta Beach Club. "There has been a Miracle on the Coast of the Gods!" - VFI Overseas Property Release Their New 5 Star Beach Front Development - La Torretta …
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    Is a property release required MoneySavingExpertcom Forums 28 Jun 2009, 10:20 am

    Old Today 208 PM. Legolass. MoneySaving Newbie. Join Date Jul 2007. Post Count 7. Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts. Default Is a property release required …

    Source: Google Alerts - "property release" Google Alerts - "property release" | (author unknown)

    ShutterPoint Photography - Morning Fishing on the Beach photo 26 Jun 2009, 10:12 am

    Categories: Ocean | Landscape | Nature. Keywords: ocean, fishing, man, water, nature, landscape, morning, clouds, waves. Model Release: Not Required. Property Release: Not Required. Submitted: Jun 26, 2009 2:46 AM …
    ShutterPoint Photography - Most… - http://www.shutterpoint.com/Photos-Browse.cfm?s=1&period=14

    Source: Google Alerts - "property release" Google Alerts - "property release" | (author unknown)

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    Sample Location Contracts

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    Attached are two (2) boilerplates of the location contracts we use so there is a written agreement between us, production and property owners when a deal has been negotiated to use a property as a filming location for a film, photo or video shoot.

    (1) is a long form - the one that has been around here some time now, but often seems intimidating and “overkill” for “everyday” use…
    (2) is a shorter form, less detailed but seems to-the-point for most everyday use.

    Caveat: R. Richard Hobbs is NOT an attorney and makes no warranty of legal validity of either document presented here. These documents are presented for illustrative purposes only, do not neccesarily constitute legally binding agreement(s) and certainly do not represent agreements of any sort between R. Richard Hobbs and anyone who views or uses the aforementioned location documents. For legal advice seek the services of a registered, licensed law professional.

    …at the same time, please feel free to use these documents for your own purposes as reference or for ideas to use to come up with your own forms.

    MS Word Format:

    1. Location Contract - long form MS Word .doc
    2. Location Contract - short form MS Word.doc

    PDF Format:

    1. Location Contract - long form pdf
    2. Location Contract - short form pdf

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