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Videomaker FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions (page 2)

Q: Do I have to worry about copyrights?
If you use copyrighted materials such as music, pictures, or other videotape, in a program, you must obtain the rights to use them if you show that program publicly, and/or use it for any commercial purpose. So if you are making a video for sale, or for a paying client --or if you will show it in public (even without charging admission) you're breaking the law if you don't obtain proper permission from the copyright holder.

Q: When do I need permissions to shoot and how do I get them?
You need permission to shoot on any private property, and indoors on public property, or wherever your shooting might interfere with public access and use of the area. It's a matter of common sense: strolling down the street with a camcorder requires no permission; staging a car chase on the same street definitely does.

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