Legal Articles (Page 2)

• Business License
• Child Labor Laws
• Copyright
• Crew Contracts
• Fictitious Business Name
• Labor Laws
• Limited Liability Company
• Location Release Forms
• Talent Contracts
• Talent Release Forms

• Producer's Rights
  January, 2008
  by Mark Levy
  Musical Copyright Tips to navigate murky shark-filled waters
• Charity Video
  August, 2007
  by Brian Schaller
  For aspiring video producers, it's always hard to find some interesting subject matter. Are you looking for an audience?
• How Can I Use Copyrighted Music in my Videos?
  July, 2007
  by the Editors
• What's Legal
  January, 2007
  by Mark Levy
  As video producers, we're often gifted with an intimate look at people, places and events in the world around us... but we're surrounded by legal time-bombs&hel…
• Congratulations on 20 Years of Videomaker
  November, 2006
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
• Indie Legal Docs is like a Lawyer in your Pocket
  August, 2006
  by Morgan Paar
  Indie Film/Video Legal Documents, 2nd EditionTotal Training for What's New in Adobe Premiere Pro 2Final Cut Pro Advanced Techniques
• Sound Track: The Copyright Riddle
  December, 1996
  by Loren Alldrin
  There's a whole lot of confusion surrounding copyrights and the use of music in videos. Here are straight answers to the most common questions.
• Mass Media Law
  December, 1995
  by Mark Levy
  Join us for a look at the world of copyright law as it applies to the videomaker.
• Keeping it Legal with Location and Artist Release Forms
  June, 1997
  by Mark Levy
  This article discusses some legal factors to consider when your rights as a videographer conflict--actually or potentially--with the rights of other…
• Profitmaker: Money From Your Brain
  February, 1997
  by William Ronat
  You can turn your ideas into money. But if you don't protect your ideas with copyrights, so can anyone else.
• Profitmaker: Shooting on Location
  September, 1996
  by William Ronat
  Wherever you go, there you are. But are you prepared?
• Permits and Permission: Keeping Your Videos on the Straight and Narrow
  January, 1995
  by John Waters
  To protect yourself and your productions, you need a firm grasp on the legalities of video. This article will help you learn the law of the land.
• Sound Reasoning: Copyright Counts
  October, 1994
  by Doug Polk
• Transferring Movies, Slides Requires Finesse
  April, 1996
  by Joe McCleskey
  Ask Videomaker. Questions and comments from our readers and answers from the editor
• Music and Sound Effects Libraries: Your Ticket to Powerful Productions
  February, 1996
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  Music and sound effects are a great way to add spice to your video productions. Fortunately, you don't need a musician or a foley artist to get the job done;…
• Regardless of the Means, Video can be Powerful
  November, 1997
  by Karen Director
  In Box
• Make 'Em Look Good: How To Coach On-camera Subjects
  January, 1998
  by Randal K. West
  Few people are comfortable when they face camcorders. This article explains how you can put Nervous Nellies and Difficult Dans at ease and encourage their best…
• Careful Not to Break the Balance!
  May, 1998
  by Karen Director
  Ask Videomaker. Questions and comments from our readers and answers from the editors.
• Copyrights and Trademarks for Media Professionals
  August, 1998
  by Don Collins
  Copyrights and Trademarks for Media ProfessionalsDigital Nonlinear EditingBeyond Weddings, Cracking the Commercial Market
• Please Release Me
  September, 1998
  by Chuck Peters
  It is good practice to always use a release form when you'll be including a person's name, face or voice in a video that you are producing for pay. A signed…
• Videomaker FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
  August, 1998
  by Joe McCleskey
  Frequently asked questions from you, frequently offered answers from us.
• Shoot with Caution: Video, the Law and You
  January, 1999
  by Jim Mikles
  Copyright, privacy and permission are important legal principles all videographers should know about. We answer the most common legal questions people have…
• Lessons from a Year of Desktop Video Editing
  July, 1999
  by Joe McCleskey
  Ask Videomaker. Questions and comments from our readers and answers from the editor.
• PAL, NTSC and Legality
  September, 1999
  by Don Collins
  In Box
• Nonflash Photos Acceptable – Video Unacceptable
  January, 2000
  by Don Collins
  In Box
• BG: Music & SFX Libraries
  January, 2000
  by Wendy Nichols
  There is now a massive selection of CD audio that's legal to use and accessible to anyone will to pay the price - and the price isn't bad!
• More on Copyright Issues, Please
  March, 2000
  by Wendy Nichols
  In Box
• You and Your PC can make Beautiful Music Together
  November, 2001
  by Alan Sheckter
  Learn about music creation software that can create high-quality copyright-free audio for your videos.
• Video Out: Read Me My Rights!
  November, 2001
  by John Davis
  Learn how to protect your intellectual property with this do-it-yourself Web video copyright guide.
• Copy Protection
  January, 2002
  by Mark Levy
  Protecting your work can lead to some confusing red tape. Use these tips from two copyright attorneys to help you cut through it.