In March I plan to have a student showcase at a local theater for which we are charging admission to cover expenses of presenting it.
I have questions about videotaping. In the past when I organized events I didn't permit videotaping so that one videographer would videotape only the dancers who gave permission and the videotape was available only for the dancers.
Now with so many devices available, what do most event organizers do? I understand there are issues with music copyright and choreography copyright. And truthfully, I don't want everyone out there videotaping the show. Am I being unrealistic in not wanting people to take flash photography and videotape, since I see people videotaping at events even where it is not permitted?
If my expectations are appropriate and realistic how can I enforce it since this is basically a student event with families and friends attending?
Thanks in advance for all responses.
Samra Iara
I have questions about videotaping. In the past when I organized events I didn't permit videotaping so that one videographer would videotape only the dancers who gave permission and the videotape was available only for the dancers.
Now with so many devices available, what do most event organizers do? I understand there are issues with music copyright and choreography copyright. And truthfully, I don't want everyone out there videotaping the show. Am I being unrealistic in not wanting people to take flash photography and videotape, since I see people videotaping at events even where it is not permitted?
If my expectations are appropriate and realistic how can I enforce it since this is basically a student event with families and friends attending?
Thanks in advance for all responses.
Samra Iara