Do I need a waiver to ask people question, getting filmed?

Question

Does anyone know if I need a waiver or a consent to ask random people from the street questions and to film them? If anyone knows if I do need anything similar to this please give me your advice. And if you might know a website I can just print 'some' out, or a place to go to get them. Thank you so much for any advice and responses.

Answer 1

On public property, with a very visible camera, I would assume their cooperation would be all the implied consent you would need.  A consent form would be a good measure if you are using the film as part of a for profit enterprise, ie the on the street interviews from HBO's Real s*x series, or Taxicab Confessions.  Or if they are in no position to refuse, ie  COPS

Answer 2

I'm pretty sure the public is open to film or take pictures. The photographers looking for opportunities to take pictures of the Celebrities is a proof of that. With a camera the people you are talking to know what's going on and they have the right to walk away. But you don't need a waiver to do what you are planning to do.