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How On Earth Do They Film Those Border Patrol Documentaries

(February 2012)

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susanjones001
I am baffled!

Those police/border patrol/Airport documentaries, show people being questioned, often in deep trouble, yet they seem oblivious to the fact a film crew is standing there! Yet, I rarely see them actually look at the camera or say "get out of my face" and however bad things get, i.e drugs found in their luggage, they seem to ignore the camera. They never seem to look at the camera at all. What have I missed? If they have given permission...why? Who would want to appear on tv in that situation? Do they offer them cash?

Anyone?
MI
Michael
It's usually edited out.

There have been cop shows where they've pulled some berk over on the side of the road where the drunk driver has gone "Don't **** film me!" and the policeman will say "Ignore them, they're with us."
TV
TV Monkey
Airline often used to have people look at the camera and start slagging easyJet off.

Given Sky have been repeating 10-15 year old episodes for years now I'm surprised they've not decided to make any more, it must have been quite cheap to make and obviously can be repeated forever more.
MW
Mike W
It's usually edited out.

There have been cop shows where they've pulled some berk over on the side of the road where the drunk driver has gone "Don't **** film me!" and the policeman will say "Ignore them, they're with us."


Mentorn stick this on the back seat of all police cars "You are being filmed for the purposes of television production by Mentorn Media and Motorway Cops on BBC One. Any objection to this will result in your face being obscured"
:-(
A former member
Airline often used to have people look at the camera and start slagging easyJet off.

Given Sky have been repeating 10-15 year old episodes for years now I'm surprised they've not decided to make any more, it must have been quite cheap to make and obviously can be repeated forever more.


There made 124 eps and it finshed in 2006. I agree more could be made.
DA
davidhorman

Mentorn stick this on the back seat of all police cars "You are being filmed for the purposes of television production by Mentorn Media and Motorway Cops on BBC One. Any objection to this will result in your face being obscured"


Does anyone know what the actual requirement on the production company is? Given that most of the action on these programmes in public, are they legally obliged to blur someone out because they object, or does it just make for a lot less hassle?

David
DO
dosxuk

Mentorn stick this on the back seat of all police cars "You are being filmed for the purposes of television production by Mentorn Media and Motorway Cops on BBC One. Any objection to this will result in your face being obscured"


Does anyone know what the actual requirement on the production company is? Given that most of the action on these programmes in public, are they legally obliged to blur someone out because they object, or does it just make for a lot less hassle?

David


I'm pretty sure they have to do it to anyone who's case is still being processed.

I can recall several programmes where people shout at the camera "eh ya cant film me" just for the Police to turn round and go "yes they can, it's a public place".
MW
Mike W

Mentorn stick this on the back seat of all police cars "You are being filmed for the purposes of television production by Mentorn Media and Motorway Cops on BBC One. Any objection to this will result in your face being obscured"


Does anyone know what the actual requirement on the production company is? Given that most of the action on these programmes in public, are they legally obliged to blur someone out because they object, or does it just make for a lot less hassle?

David


I'm pretty sure they have to do it to anyone who's case is still being processed.

I can recall several programmes where people shout at the camera "eh ya cant film me" just for the Police to turn round and go "yes they can, it's a public place".


As is the case, it depends on whether or not the CPS are proceeding and whether the CJS has handled it, sometimes the CJSU of the relevant police force will just say 'No.' to showing prolific offenders in an attempt to try and make it look like they don't get away with it. The reason they give the choice of objection on Motorway Cops (to 'customers' who 'pass the attitude test') is to try and not ruin somebody's professional standing.

Filming in public of anybody or anything is LEGAL. Regardless of their opinions on it, they can't stop you neither can the police (save for S44 Terrorism Act, the Met's favourite chestnut). An NPIA Circular went around explaining this to all frontline police officers..
DJ
DJGM

Filming in public of anybody or anything is LEGAL.


Depends on whereabouts in public. Outside on public streets, no problem perhaps, but venture into somewhere as
mundane as a shopping centre, even attempting to take any random photograph could result in a member of the
centre security staff telling you to delete the photograph, or your camera could be confiscated.

In my experience ... Westfield, near BBC TV Centre, October 2009 ... that's exactly what happened.
BA
bilky asko
DJGM posted:

Filming in public of anybody or anything is LEGAL.


Depends on whereabouts in public. Outside on public streets, no problem perhaps, but venture into somewhere as
mundane as a shopping centre, even attempting to take any random photograph could result in a member of the
centre security staff telling you to delete the photograph, or your camera could be confiscated.

In my experience ... Westfield, near BBC TV Centre, October 2009 ... that's exactly what happened.


Generally you should ask permission first - explain the purpose, say what it's limited to, etc.
TR
trivialmatters
Plus shopping centres aren't 'public', they're private property although I appreciate it's a space where the general public gather.
CH
Chie
DJGM posted:

Filming in public of anybody or anything is LEGAL.


Depends on whereabouts in public. Outside on public streets, no problem perhaps, but venture into somewhere as
mundane as a shopping centre, even attempting to take any random photograph could result in a member of the
centre security staff telling you to delete the photograph, or your camera could be confiscated.

In my experience ... Westfield, near BBC TV Centre, October 2009 ... that's exactly what happened.


You would have been within your rights to report them for theft if they 'confiscated' your camera.

You're not under any obligation to do anything private security staff asks you to do. You don't even have to give them your name; just walk away and leave the building or area.

The police would only be called if you've stolen something, damaged something or are carrying tools that could be used for the purpose of committing robbery. Trespass, taking photos etc. are a civil matter, not criminal.

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