How do they film tv shows/movies in Public?
Like in movies you see cars driving around in the background. Are they real people or just like actors/extras. Shows like It's Always Sunny In Phildelphia and Wilfred seem like they film in public but probably don't. If youve ever seen Wilfred or Philly then you see cars and people in the background. What about reality TVlike Duck Dynasty and stuff like that when they walk in a store or something does everybody in there gotta be patted down?
How do movies/TV shows film large crowds?
Some pretty good answers have already been mentioned here. Crowd for large battle scenes are usually CGI. A lot of the crowd is composed of junior actors. There is a third way of doing this and this involves the use of people who gathers around to watch the filming (aka shooting in local slang here).I am from Kerala, India. This method is not used very often these days but in older movies this was the norm. Whenever there is some scene that involved a large crowd, they would often call up people who came to see the film shooting and ask them to act. Of course there would be junior actors and other supporting crew members strategically placed. The crowd doesn't have to act much. They just have to stand there and watch and not do anything stupid. People are happy - they just got asked to act on a movie scene and are gonna be on TV someday :). The director is happy he was able to shoot the crowd scene without much of an expense. End of the day, all are happy. Pretty ingenious method I would say. Here is a video from an old Malayalm movie. The scene is a fight between the the hero and the villain and you see a huge crowd in the back ground. Yup! They all just came to watch :)Watch from 0:48 :)
Why do spin-offs of movies and TV shows exist?
Spin-offs exist for various reasons.However, it is generally all about money, let me explain.Spin-offs are a way to show more details about an aspect of the main work. These details could be about an event, a place or a character. You could make spin-offs of almost anything. But the reason why producer decide to make a spin-off or not is based on the interest of the public.For example, we will take the “Despicable Me” movies. In these movies, the Minions are not the main character. However, even if they are not at the center of attention in the “Despicable Me” movies, a lot of people were talking about them. They loved these characters and the wanted to know more about them. The producers saw the interest of the public for the Minions and they knew that a movie about them would attract a lot of people. And lot of people come with lot of money.In conclusion, the spin-offs only exist because the producers know that a movie about the aspect of an already existing work would be popular and make money.
Do you need permission to film a movie in a public place?
Every piece of land is owned by someone, a company, a City or a State/Provincial/Federal government.So the answer is both yes and no. Small guerrilla style crews acting quickly could likely get away with shooting a couple of quick scenes in a public space assuming they are adaptable and low profile. (Watch the movie Bowfinger- hilarious!) but the bigger the goal and the bigger the crew very rapidly puts everything into the territory of needing permits and releases for absolutely everything that does or does not move.Each location will have different rules regarding permits. A lot of places have an exemption in place to cover News, tourism and Student/low budget very small crew filming. On a city sidewalk this is quite often tied to the use of a tripod. If the camera is hand held and crew number is less than say 4 and pedestrian and car traffic is not being disrupted things can be shot without a permit. Check with your location to know the local rules exactly.But here is the awkward part. If you intend to sell your movie and get distribution the distributor (and insurance) would want signed copies of all location releases and shooting permits. This requires contacting the owner of the land, applying for a permit, providing proof of public liability insurance and likely a fee before filming starts.
Could I stream a public domain movie on my twitch tv account?
I understand that streaming a film with copyright holders is illegal and wrong. But I figured that public domain movies are just that--they HAVE no copyright holders, and as such all that DMCA stuff might not be as relevant. Anyone that has experience with Twitch, I'd really appreciate an answer. Thanks!
Do actors smoke real cigarettes on TV shows and movies?
Once in a blue moon the cigarette will be real, but far more often than not, it's herbal. This is the case even if the actor is a smoker, and it's for several reasons. Most scenes require not only multiple takes but multiple set-ups. To smoke that many cigarettes in that period of time would make you very ill. Also, there are very specific rules on union films (which 99.9% of big-budget films are) about endangerment. There are other actors in the scene who have to breathe that smoke, and the union protects them against passive inhalation of nicotine and tobacco. Even if the actor is onscreen by himself or herself, the production people are still on-set and breathing that smoke, and I imagine their unions protect them against being stuck in a smoking environment.
In the movie crank 2, did they really had sex in public for real?
yeah sure *rolls eyes* no...not even for a movie would that be allowed in public. It was either a fake street set or they were superimposed onto the street using green screen technology of something of the sort.
What are the rules about having other movies and TV shows played on background televisions in a film? Should I pick a movie that's in the public domain?
Yes, pick a movie in the public domain or get permission from the holders of the rights to the intellectual property in a movie. If you are making a film you must, by law, respect the copyright of others.There are exceptions for Fair Use, such as reporting on something, reviewing something or for private academic study but not for making your own film.
Are TV shows like Live PD allowed to film people without their permission?
There are many circumstances where people are “newsworthy” and are allowed to be filmed with out permission. Example: Being detained by police gives you rights not to be filmed. As soon as you start to fight the police … you instantly lose the right.But these legal questions have been worked out over the years and studios abide by them,BTW: I have a friend whose job is to get signed permissions for a well-know cop reality show. He is THE MOST CHARMING fellow you ever met, and you’d just want to sign anything he asked. Hah!
What is the process involved in filming at a public area?
Okay, let's categorically address this question.Each city has it's own film commission. Cities like LA and NY have companies that work with those commissions or are those specific departments.A producer (often a location scout and not a producer) will go around town to find locations. For public locales, like parks, the scout and/or producer will go into the companies who handle permits, fill out the appropriate forms and wait to receive the permit.Shooting in private residences or businesses usually only require the consent of the owner/manager, though if the business is on a main road, a production may need to get a permit from the city in order to film. This is especially relevant if any action happens outside the business (walking, establishing shots, etc.). If it's all inside, then a permit may not be necessary.Prices vary with the area, what will happen during the scene, etc. For something in Times Square, a production will pay more than, say, shooting at a State park. There could be a number of reasons for it; I would surmise that it's a public landmark and may distract from the revenue brought in by tourists visiting New York.If a production is going to be on a main street or blocking traffic, police must be brought on to direct traffic and/or pedestrians. Sometimes, this is a stipulation of having a union production, other times, it's a liability issue and will be required upon securing permits. This is its own separate fee. The police that work on film shoots are paid much more than if they were on the street protecting the public from crime. Their presence deters folks from coming in and messing up shots. Officers are posted further away from the action and always behind the camera to give notice to pedestrians that they need to take an alternate route to their destination.Extras are usually found through extras casting agencies, though, if it's a crowd scene, the casting director or a casting agent may put a bulletin on Craigslist, for example, to get the sheer number of folks needed.It could be a combination, too. If there are extras who get close to the characters while on the street, they may be hired through an agency, meaning the casting director calls up an agency and gives them the criteria for the look of the people they want. Extras further out may come from the Craigslist route.Hope this helps!