Been doing a lot of reading lately on sag.org and have not necessarily come to a conclusion -- what type of SAG category/contract is my production?
I am producing educational videos for a textbook. No one will appear on-screen; the actor will be voice only. The videos will show a user how to run a piece of software. The videos will either be distributed as a DVD or (most likely) a download from a web site.
What type of contract this is will make a huge difference in money to me -- some types have minimums and residuals; others don't.
Am I new media, "internet" (whatever that really means), educational, or interactive?
Thanks for any help/opinions.
Twickie
The very best source for exact information is a phone call to SAG.
Since you are doing voice over only you don't need to use SAG
contracts at all. You can use ATFRA talent. And their agreements.
If distributed on DVD the minimums and residuals will be different
than those under a "new media" agreement or the educational
agreement. "Internet" means any finished product being made to
be seen using the internet as opposed to being seen on a DVD, on
broadcast TV or cable, or in the theaters. SAG or AFTRA will be able
to help. But the details aren't on the website. You will have to make
a few phone calls.
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)
Hmm...I'm thinking educational. But you should do what instigator said and call.
Any tree can drop an apple. I'll drop the freaking Moon!
Any tree can drop an apple. I'll drop the freaking Moon!
It turns out that yes, it does fall under industrial/educational, category 1. My first dealings with SAG were pleasant; hopefully it's going to be a mutually beneficial relationship.
I'm glad it worked out!
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
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