Last week, I attended my annual broadcast convention in Las Vegas - the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show.
Here is something new that I noticed that I felt might be of interest to my fellow DPC members. This is the first time that I have ever seen such restrictive procedures for a industry trade show. So, all of the previous comments about "no rights required when shooting in public" may not hold true at major conventions. I accept that releases may be needed for professionals covering the story, but this document also identifies attendees.
The NAB has had over 118,000 delegates attending this convention in previous years, although attendance was way off this year due to the economy, the war, SARS, and industry consolidation activities, etc. But, whatever this year's actual attendance numbers, I had always though that I was free to take pictures without restriction since I was in such a highly public place. I guess that I was wrong...
Video/Audio Taping or Photographic Agreement - News Media
NAB requires that all who plan to use video, audio and / or photographic equipment sign an agreement form. The forms for the media are located in Room N259 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Forms for exhibitors are located in the exhibit management office and forms for attendees are located at Information Booths. Once the form has been signed, we will provide you with a sticker to be placed on your equipment.
Terms on the form:
As a condition of and consideration for receiving permission to make, still photographs, video and sound recordings / films of portions of exhibits and / or sessions at NAB 2003 and / or RTNDA@NAB, I agree to all of the following conditions and I represent that I am authorized to bind my news organization to these conditions:
1./ I will be video-audio taping / filming / reporting / photographing on assignment for the news organization identified above, which has obtained for me press accreditation to NAB 2003 and / or RTNDA@NAB;
2./ That organization publishes news audio / video or photographic information throughout the year in a regularly scheduled program or programs;
3./ The video and audio we film, tape or record will be used only in brief news reports to be broadcast / published not later than 30 days following the close of NAB 2003 and/or RTNDA@NAB, and no final product will incorporate more than five minutes of video or audio from any one session or from the exhibit floor;
4./ In sessions where a video camera location is designated I will shoot only from that location. For audio I will use only the multi box (when provided) or a mic located at the camera position. I will not put mics on speakers, panelists, podiums, lecterns, or any place outside the designated video shooting area;
5./ I will not use artificial lighting when the room is darkened for projection or computer display purposes;
6./ My organization will be responsible for any charges which may be imposed at the Las Vegas Convention Center or Las Vegas Hilton because of or related to my filming or taping;
7./ I acknowledge that NAB and the RTNDA are the sole owners of the rights to make all photos, audio and video recordings at NAB 2003 and / or RTNDA@NAB;
8./ This agreement is non-transferable. Any other person representing my organization who wishes to film, videotape or make video or sound recordings in sessions or on the exhibit floor must sign a separate form;
9./ I also acknowledge the limited license granted to my organization through this agreement permits use only in my organization's own news reports and may be revoked by NAB and/or RTNDA at any time.
10./ NAB may limit, at its sole discretion, the locations, times and subjects for video-audio recording and photographs.
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