Walking down the streets I came across a Greenpeace protest in
front of KFC. Not only were there crowds of people but also a
photographer and a videographer taking pictures of the protest and
the crowd. “There are no laws to prevent anyone filming on public
streets,” however you will need a license if you are obstructing or
placing materials on a highway as this is an offence.
There are always things to keep in mind when going to a shoot and
each location has its own particular laws concerning image use. In
London, these decisions are largely left up to the borough's
governments. And while filming in public is permitted, if there are
extended and recognizable shots of private property (such as
Buckingham Palace or residential houses) it is recommended that you
get the appropriate permission to include that site in a shot.
The London Film website is a great source to keep handy. The
website will be my main source of information throughout this blog, a
link to pages referenced will be included within the post.
The website provides important information, such as individual
borough contacts and filming laws to keep in mind. As well, they
give suggestions on the most popular filming sites, and how to use
the most of the time spent in London.
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