Question of the Week
Each week we'll use this space to share a question (or more!) that we've received about Quercus, other Academic Toolbox tools, and content production tools and techniques.
This week's question is: "What is a video release form and should I use it for my project?""
This Week's Faculty Question
Q: I am creating an educational video for my class which features a guest doing a demonstration. This person is not affiliated with the University of Toronto. I've heard that it's a good idea to have them sign a release form. What is that and should I use it for this particular project?
A: A video release form, also referred to as a video consent form, is a document that grants permission to use a person’s likeness, voice, or performance in a video production. It's a good idea to use a release form when working with someone outside of our institution, to ensure that they are aware that their footage will be used for certain purposes. It also ensures that the footage can be used for future content without having to reach out to the person again. You can draft up a release form using Microsoft Word or Forms. As an example, you can refer to the FASE Communication team's consent form for the language they use and the information they ask for when working with people other than faculty members.
For more ideas on how to approach your next instructional video, please refer to our guide: Review of popular video styles.
For questions or assistance with setting up your self-capture, please contact the EdTech Office or book a consultation.
Have a Quercus (or EdTech) question? Please contact FASE's EdTech Office.
