On 9/18/06, Stephen Streater sbstreater@mac.com wrote:
In English law, if you go into a Royal Park to film you have to obey their terms and conditions - no commercial use without permission.
Similarly, it is illegal to film on British Rail property without consent, which is often refused or charged for. The Railways are covered by their own bylaws.
Here's a link for more info: http://www.sirimo.co.uk/ukpr.php/2004/11/19/ uk_photographers_rights_guide
OK, point taken. However, it seems to me the UK has stricter copyright laws than other countries. For example, in the UK, modern skillfully-made photos of two-hundred-year-old paintings are automatically copyrighted to the author. On the other hand, I do not know of any other country with such strict laws regarding old paintings. Likewise, I assume France, where is not as strict regarding filming.
Cheers, Jason