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Production and Campus Safety Philosophy
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Equipment
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Facilities
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- A115D Downshooters
- A115H Downshooter
- A115I Downshooter
- BB4 Stop Motion Desks and Stages
- E23, E25, and E27 Downshooter and Multiplane Rooms
- E32 and E34 Stop Motion
- E33 Stop Motion
- E58 Motion Capture and Classroom
- F101 Digital Oxberry and Film Recorder
- Pencil Test and Scanning Stations
- Portable Animation Desks
- Town Center Downshooter and Multiplane
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COVID-19 Best Practices Handbook
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Pre-Production
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Live Action Production
- Live Action Production (Introduction)
- How To Behave On Set
- Set Protocol
- Safety Practices During Production
- Working with Electricity
- Working in Heat
- Shooting on/near Streets and Roadways
- Cars and Other Moving Vehicles
- Elevated Work Platforms
- Fire and Open Flames on Set
- Smoke, Fog, and Lighting Effects
- Power Tools
- Glass
- Production Trucks
- Prop Weapon Usage
- Stunts and Coordination
- Animals in Film
- Desert Insects / Animals
- Water and Boats
- Makeup and Prosthetic Materials
- Filming in the Rain
- Film shoots on Campus
- Student Project Application
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Animation Production
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Post-Production and Sound
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Digital and Analog Workflows
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Copyright and Clearances
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Marketing, Screening, and Distribution
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Grants and Scholarships
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Vendors and Discounts
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Contracts, Releases, and Forms
- Contracts, Release, & Forms (Introduction)
- Backstage Casting
- Call Sheet Template
- Cast/Crew Release
- Cast/Crew Sign In Sheet
- Cigarette Release
- Crowd Notice Area Signage
- Crowd Notice Audience Signage
- Emergency Medical Information
- Emergency Phone Numbers
- Event and Performance
- Extra Release
- Facilities Supervisors’ Authorization Form
- Insurance Request Form
- Location Contract
- Minor Release
- Musician/Composer Release
- Nudity/Simulated Sex Act Rider
- One Sheet Example
- Post-Production Questionnaire
- Production/Installation Space Reservation Form
- Prop Weapons Use Notice
- Reception Request
- Right of Publicity Agreement and Copyright
- Safety Inspection Form
- Safety Meeting Attendance
- Vehicle Release
- Weapon Release Form
- Insurance for Travel Outside of the US
- Winter Break Student Project Application
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School Policies
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Academic Policies
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Campus Maps
Copyrighted Material
There must be written consent from authors, creators and writers of all material – including quotations from copyrighted works used in the production – authorizing the use of that material. As of this date, copyright protection extends for the life of the artist – or copyright holder – plus 70 years. In the case of copyrights owned by corporations, the protection lasts for 95 years.
We recommend that you avoid using copyrighted material. Getting the appropriate permissions takes a lot of time, costs more than a student film can generally afford and may require legal counsel. Whenever possible, consider using fictitious names, companies, and products to avoid problems.
Film / Music Clips
You must obtain permission from the company that presently owns the film or tape. Keep in mind that the material may have changed ownership since its original release or showing. If you were to get clearances on your own you will probably need to obtain releases from the Writers Guild, the Screen Actors Guild, the Directors Guild, the American Federation of Musicians as well as any other group that participated in the origination of the clip. Be aware that there is often a charge for these releases. If the clip is from a home movie or other non-commercial production it may also be necessary to get permission from the people who appear in the clip. Clearances of clips involving music can be even more lengthy and complex – as well as more expensive.
Still Photographs
To use a photograph you need the permission of the copyright holder and a release from the person(s) in the photo if not previously granted.
Artwork
You need the written permission of the owner of a piece of artwork to use that material in your film.
Stock Footage
The solution most often used by professionals is to use stock footage. There are a great many companies (who are all listed in LA411 that provide not only film clips, but photos and artwork that are cleared. They charge for this service and the rates range from $25.00 a second and up. A few of the better known companies are:
The Image Bank