Re: Re: "60 Minutes" use of film clip

Thanks.
Do they have a right to broadcast it on nationwide television without the participants consent?
I appreciate your input.
Sincerely,
Janna

On May 10, 2006, at 5:35 PM, John Levine wrote:

>> The CBS News Show "60 Minutes" uses a clip in a montage of clips.
>> The clip in question is taken from a graduation ceremony, but not
>> from the procession on stage. It appears to be from after the
>> procession and reading of the names (the students are all smiling).
>> My point being, the clip does not look like it was taken during the
>> "newsworthy" part of the event. The clip looks like it might have
>> been taken by a parent.
>
> I would be surprised it if weren't taken by a professional
> photographer.
>
> I've participated in a few video productions, and it's quite standard
> to shoot "B roll" footage, typically intended to be used to splice in
> when a cut would be too jarring, or when the voice is OK but the image
> was messed up, or just for variety. Or if they don't have suitable B
> roll lying around there are lots of places that have libraries of the
> stuff they will sell you, all precleared and ready to use.
>
> R's,
> John
>
>
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