The Parsons vs McDonald's

nowhereman · 11-16-2010, 07:58 AM

I'm not sure about British law, but over here, if something is plainly visible from a public place, it may be photographed. However, if it is used commercially, a release must be obtained from the property owner/subject. McDonald's could defend the clip saying that they were showing footage of the area/seacoast, not the boat in particular, as they were not shooting close views of the boat. It's good PR to re-edit the clip, although they probably didn't have to. (Please note - I'm not defending McDs, I'm a Five Guys / In 'N Out burger guy.)

xoxoxoBruce · 11-16-2010, 09:43 AM

I'd hate to think how difficult it would be to shoot a commercial, or movie, along a public street, if they had to get a release for every vehicle and building that shows up on film. Hey wait, Isn't Google Earth commercial purposes?

xoxoxoBruce · 11-17-2010, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nowhereman

(Please note - I'm not defending McDs, I'm a Five Guys / In 'N Out burger guy.)

monster · 11-20-2010, 07:52 PM

It it only me who can see the eyes and the slavering, gaping mouth with scary tongue and the reaching, cheesy tentacle/arm in that borg-burger?

11-16-2010, 07:58 AM	#1
nowhereman sliding down the razor blade of life Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: just over the edge Posts: 228	I'm not sure about British law, but over here, if something is plainly visible from a public place, it may be photographed. However, if it is used commercially, a release must be obtained from the property owner/subject. McDonald's could defend the clip saying that they were showing footage of the area/seacoast, not the boat in particular, as they were not shooting close views of the boat. It's good PR to re-edit the clip, although they probably didn't have to. (Please note - I'm not defending McDs, I'm a Five Guys / In 'N Out burger guy.) Last edited by nowhereman; 11-16-2010 at 08:00 AM. Reason: brain fart

11-16-2010, 09:43 AM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I'd hate to think how difficult it would be to shoot a commercial, or movie, along a public street, if they had to get a release for every vehicle and building that shows up on film. Hey wait, Isn't Google Earth commercial purposes? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-20-2010, 07:52 PM	#4
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	It it only me who can see the eyes and the slavering, gaping mouth with scary tongue and the reaching, cheesy tentacle/arm in that borg-burger? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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