So, you want to bring your video camera and capture all those brilliant playa moments to show your family and your friends. Great! First there are some important things to know.
Our Photo & Video Rights and Responsibilities is an important read for anyone thinking about coming to Black Rock City with a camera.
If you are shooting images or video to release something to the public, you will need to register as BRC Media. If you are shooting for noncommercial use to share with friends and family through your personal social networks, you do not need t
o register. (See more on Personal vs. Professional Use). The Temple is an exception to these general guidelines. Out of respect for the deeply personal nature of the space, additional restrictions apply to photo and video taken there—regardless of intent. These are detailed further on the Personal vs. Professional Use and Temple Photography sections. Regardless of your project, under the Terms and Conditions every participant in Black Rock City with a camera agrees they will:
- Respect other participants’ privacy and ask for permission BEFORE shooting.
- Get permission from parents/guardians before photographing children.
- Not distribute imagery that violates personal privacy (e.g., nudity, illegal acts).
- Not use media in any promotional or commercial manner.
- Seek and receive permission from Burning Man Project’s press team before any publication or non-personal use.
- Remove images from distribution if requested.
- Receive permission to operate any UAV or drone” by submitting an application in advance. Click here for information about the BRC drone program.
While Burning Man supports the right of participants to document their experiences, extra consideration must be taken to ensure the privacy of all participants is protected and media is used in a way that upholds our community principle of Decommodification. Oh, and don’t be a creeper!