Which document protects the production company with regards to talent?

• A. Close Up
• B. Master Shot
• C. Talent Release
• D. Wide Shot

Answer: (C)

Securing a talent release is about obtaining formal permission to use a person’s performance and likeness in the film. This document protects the production company by granting the rights to reproduce, distribute, and publicly display the footage, including use in theaters, online platforms, trailers, posters, and other promotional materials. It also typically includes waivers of claims and notes about consent for how the talent is portrayed. Without this release, the team could face legal challenges or be forced to alter or remove footage.

The other items refer to camera or shooting techniques, not to legal rights. A close-up is simply framing a subject tightly in a shot, a master shot is a wide, overall take that captures the scene, and a wide shot covers a broad area. While important for filming, they don’t provide any protection or permission regarding the use of a person’s image or performance.