One thing I forgot to mention is that this also applies to all Federally Controlled land. BLM land, National Forrests, National Parks and National Monuments. Question... Are you going to film in National Parks now??? If you want to learn Storytelling, How to Make Videos & Grow your own Channel then check out my Creator Film School: geni.us/CreatorFilmSchool
This is great news. this bill just says “don’t be a jerk” people will do anything for the shot and it comes at the expense of what should be protected.
Great News… but it shouldn’t be! Last I checked, the GOVERNMENT uses TAX-PAYER monies as “custodians” of our Nation’s Parks - NOT OWNERS - so the very idea they can PROHIBIT what is naturally occurring in any public space is UN-Constitutional (you know, the document that LIMITS what the “federalized” government is allowed to do (if they wouldn’t simply keep ignoring it!) Now, I’m not a libertarian about this - I appreciate the OVER VISITED damage that un-policed harm too many visitors can do… “custodian” means taking CARE of the Park by assuring that some people will not impede the enjoyment for most people… just wish the “government” would practice that same care and concern with PUBLIC STREETS as they allow “protesters” to attack cars and pedestrians just trying to get through their day w/o being TERRORIZED by those with political agendas! 🤬 But pics and vids? Why did they stop? Maybe to profit from allowing certain citizens to greater access for more $$$ 🧐 that’s like TAX-PAYER FUNDED “arts” programs, like orchestras, to have us PAY for their make-work jobs and then NOT allow “fair use” of their product (Go Ahead, play a clip from an Art’s project and get a cease and desist the minute you get monetized for the inclusion!!! Stop all taxpayer funding of the arts will cure THAT tout suite!!!) but I digress….
Ive been filming at Glacier National park which is 3 hours from my house here in MT for Years, didn't even know that NOW we are allowed to film at National Park!
A lot of creators were ignorant of the NPS regulations prohibiting commercial filming or purposefully ignored them because they believed that they wouldn't be punished and/or they believed the regulations were unconstitutional, which they very likely were.
As someone who filmed a mini series in Glacier on another channel 5 years ago, I too did not know there were limitations to filming in national parks, haha! :0
Thanks Jeven, I've had trouble for the last 30 years filming along the Blue Ridge parkway in North Carolina and Virginia. I have always had to get a permit for filming. Glad to know the rules have now changed. Thanks again for your help for all of us independent film makers.
Actually you can fly a drone in national parks you just can’t take off or land in them. It’s risky because if you crash, you’re in violation but I have done a few times when I needed a brief shot for a project. Just made sure I was high enough not to disturb anyone or anything and used a smaller drone. No one would have known I was even there.
I have been looking forward to this since it passed the House last spring. So looking forward to adding some National Parks back to my hiking routes without the permit bureaucracy.
I've been watching your videos on and off for years. You are always engaging to watch, have good information and very helpful. Thanks so much for what you do!
Thanks for staying on top of this, Jeven! I hadn't heard anything in a long time. I got written permission from Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier two years ago and had no problems posting great videos. Good to see they have come to their senses. Create for RUclips and don't be a jerk is a great policy! Cheers.
Your new studio looks great! Thank you for the information about filming in the National Park. We are about to go exploring the state and national parks in our van adventure. Happy New Year!
This is amazing news.... especially also as it includes all federal land. Looking forward to enjoy those amazing places again while filming and sharing! Cheers from LA.
Thanks for making a video on this new law/bill, etc. I shared your video to a content creator group I'm part of. Also, the new studio looks awesome! I like the earth tone colors. It's a nice warm, inviting environment.
Yeah the colors really come together on camera. Also its just a good space to work in. Feels so much better than my dark gray and black studio that I had a year ago
As Aussies we had no idea it wasn't permitted before. They've brought in similar restrictions in Tasmania, forcing creators to pay for a super expensive and complicated permit in order to film for RUclips. Madness when you consider it's free publicity (in a state that is desperately trying to increase its appeal to those on the mainland and from overseas). Hope to visit and shoot in the US one day!
This video is so timely! I was actually considering shooting a talking head portion for a video I want to make but then scrapped the idea, thinking I would need to get a permit. Thank you for making this video! Very helpful.
Holy cow Jeven! Thank you so much for this video! I live in Las Vegas and wenlike to film at Lake Mead a couple of times a year and it was costing me hundreds of dollars. They were requiring 45 day advance notice for applications with tons of unnecessary details about a simple video. I will be filming a lot more at Lake Mead.
This is great, I really just hope people don’t overly take advantage of this and ruin it for others. It’s never made sense to me that people can film for their personal stuff but you can’t post that to RUclips. Even the drone stuff doesn’t make sense(outside of NPS) in general with regulars being able to fly in places where I can’t if I’m going to make any money off it.
Jeven, regarding National Monuments and National Forests, which constitute a significant portion of land in many states, there were no additional filming restrictions introduced recently, beyond those established already years ago concerning large filming crews (for comercial filming). This also includes drone flying, with no special restrictions beyond those stated by the FAA. The rules for National Parks and National Recreation Areas are more stringent. On other federal lands, restrictions may substentialy differ from one place to another. The general rule is that National Forests and Monuments areas that are not designated wilderness areas are less strict. That being said, always check the restrictions for the specific location (FAA maps and the federal agency website regarding the specific location), particularly before flying a drone. And always be courteous to other people, wildlife, and nature, regardless of what the law says. Enjoy Nature, and be smart. Cheers. P.S. I hope that you and your family are not affected by the wildfire in the LA area. Take care.
There are National Park Service national monuments and those pretty much follow the same rules as national parks. There are also national monuments that are Bureau of Land Management and National Forest Service parks and those may have had different rules.
As content creators and Americans, I'm very glad that our Constitutional right to freedom of speech on public lands, including the recording of said speech, has been restored.
Great News… but it shouldn’t be! Last I checked, the GOVERNMENT uses TAX-PAYER monies as “custodians” of our Nation’s Parks - NOT OWNERS - so the very idea they can PROHIBIT what is naturally occurring in any public space is UN-Constitutional (you know, the document that LIMITS what the “federalized” government is allowed to do (if they wouldn’t simply keep ignoring it!) Now, I’m not a libertarian about this - I appreciate the OVER VISITED damage that un-policed harm too many visitors can do… “custodian” means taking CARE of the Park by assuring that some people will not impede the enjoyment for most people… just wish the “government” would practice that same care and concern with PUBLIC STREETS as they allow “protesters” to attack cars and pedestrians just trying to get through their day w/o being TERRORIZED by those with political agendas! 🤬 But pics and vids? Why did they stop? Maybe to profit from allowing certain citizens to greater access for more $$$ 🧐 that’s like TAX-PAYER FUNDED “arts” programs, like orchestras, to have us PAY for their make-work jobs and then NOT allow “fair use” of their product (Go Ahead, play a clip from an Art’s project and get a cease and desist the minute you get monetized for the inclusion!!! Stop all taxpayer funding of the arts will cure THAT tout suite!!!) but I digress….
Thank you for this! It’s been devastating to not be able to film in the parks without a permit (and many permit processes are out of my budget and way overboard for my filming). This is some much-needed legislation! 🎉👏👏👏
This is awesome. This should have never been an issue, and I'm glad we can now film there without the hassle of permits. It was expensive and cumbersome to get a permit to film when we were just going on a hike like everyone else. We just happened to have a camera recording the hike.
This is a good, solid update to a well intentioned set of regulations that was written too broadly at first. Seems like the intent was to distinguish individuals (even if they’re visiting for commercial purposes) from a proper filming company. Which makes sense. Film crews have a much larger footprint and should require a different set of permits. I personally am happy no drones are allowed in national parks. It’s gotta be much better for the birds/wildlife.
Wow thank you for sharing this information, I have totally stoped filming on you tube due to the permit law , but now it sounds that we can continue with photographing and filming with my GoPro , thank you again 🤙
Agree with you Jeven about the drone use. It's too bad they don't allow it in remote areas with no one around. But it would be hard for them to designate what areas would fall in that category maybe. And sometimes people hiking in remote areas wouldn't want the buzz of a drone upsetting their experience of the solitude of those areas. And yet they allow planes to fly over and through the Grand Canyon which really does destroy the absolute natural quiet and solitude there. Used to be maybe a plane an hour which wasn't too bad.
The blanket drone rule is a bummer especially cause most areas that are remote it wouldn't cause a big issue. I've been on some sand dunes with military jets buzzing me 50-100 feet above yet I can't fly a drone.
@@JevenDoveyIf you are in a place with military jets buzzing over you, THAT is the reason you can't fly a drone in their fly space, not animals. You can't fly a drone near an airport either.
That is pretty nonsensical as there are no rules or laws about people hiking with boom boxes. I don't know how many hikes I've been on where there is a group of teens rocking out some EDM on the trail. I'd much rather see and hear the occasional drone 400 feet over my head than... that.
As a mini drone operator I think there should be a limited amount of permits issued daily along with guidelines not to disturb people. I live in desert of CA and I can’t even fly in Anza Borrego even though there’s quads everywhere.
How funny. I had an outdoor TV back 1999-2003 and way back then the FS and other agencies talked about us needing permits with ridiculous costs. I know a few others got ding'd and had to pay when shows aired without it. We always thought it was ridiculous, especially because you had have massive insurance policies that were required for the permit as well. I'll just say we shot and rarely talked about location, but we tried to be upfront but the cost and requirements...again, ridiculous. Anyway, good to see this getting resolved 20+ years later.
When it comes to lighting, they probably mean "handheld" literally. That section is worded similarly to the permit rules in NYC - only a tripod or monopod specifically for the camera is considered "handheld." You can have 5 people holding lights in their hands, and that would be fine. The minute even one light stand touches the ground it is no longer "handheld," and a permit is required.
There could be rangers that hold you to the literal "handheld" but it seems to be small diy style setups would be find. If you can use a tripod then 1 light probably wont cause any issues. It would be more disruptive to have 5 people holding lights for a scene than to have 1 person filming alone with a light on a stand. Really the core of this new rule is be respective of the other visitors, don't destory anything and keep your setup to a minimum.
@@JevenDovey Perhaps you're right that most rangers would ignore a small setup... I have filmed in plenty of parks without a permit and no one ever knew. I was just sharing the similarities this new rule has with the NYC film permit rules. I went to a talk hosted by the NYC Mayor's office of Media and Entertainment. They specifically told everyone that having several people holding lights is fine, but the minute a light stand touches the ground you need a permit. I have even seen film shoots in Time's Square with 4 PA's holding lights in their hands, just to get around needing a permit. Their rules serve the same purpose - to make sure you're not disturbing others on the street, or trying to claim exclusive use of an area.
@@ErikKSwanson That would make sense in NYC. There is a ton of people around. National Parks will be more flexible and most rangers don't care if you're not disturbing anyone.
If the light is mounted to the camera, and the camera is on the tripod, do you need a permit? Is it dependent on whether the light is built into the camera or not? Not that I will ever go to NYC... just curious.
Thanks for the video! Most of these seem to be really basic rules that you should always respect even if you are not in a national park. And for the drone part. I think its a good thing for the environment and even for us visitors that drones are banned in national parks as these are the only real places nowadays where you can still enjoy nature. I also like flying the drone but there are so many places outside of national parks where flying a drone wont disturb wildlife and nature.
Thanks for the info and the studio looks good. As much as I’d love to fly my drone in a national park, I think I enjoy the peace of the quiet without them more.
I think there is plenty of parks where it wouldn't be an issue but I get the blanket rule. I've heard some rangers don't care when you're super deep in a national park and no ones around, however, as soon as you post that kind of content then you're liable so it doesn't matter anyways.
This has absolutely made my day!!! So happy the laws have caught up with recent times. Let’s hope no one abuses this privilege now and people continue to film while respecting these amazing lands
Am not so sure about BLM sites. Or national forests for that matter. The bill text refers to “National Park System Units” and those are listed as 433 national park system units on the NPS site. I still think BLM and national forests require permits. For example, I can film on Blue Ridge Parkway land, but step outside the land into Pisgah National Forest and I need a special use permit. I could be wrong, but that’s how it reads. Edit: just re-read the bill and there’s a separate “Filming on other federal land” section. Even though it’s not defined, it looks like it’s ok to film on BLM and National Forest land too. Presumably military bases are out, so no filming in Area 51 for example.
Quick Note that I think you missed: Sec 125, 2, B (ii) says that the permit is not required for groups of fewer than 6 regardless of "whether any individual receives compensation for any products of the filming or still photography activity." That's a huge part of this because you had to have a permit to make money off of your product, i.e. monetization on social media. That requirement is gone.
Ooops. Lol I didn’t realize that you couldn’t before. Thank you for breaking this down as my wife and I are planning a National Park trip for our 50th birthdays. We want to try and visit as many as possible that year.
I managed to get a permit for a project in a National Park, and had it subsequently REVOKED when it was discovered that I was recording video for RUclips while working on the project. This was a crazy regulation that made no sense. I've also paid $75 permit fees for a few years in a row while also purchasing an annual pass. This is a big win, but I want my permit money back!!
This Bill makes tons of sense and backs up what most of us want to do, safely document and promote the beauty of our federal lands! Thanks for the announcement and we will spread the word.
Great news,we are coming over to Banff,Jasper and Lake Louise in September so that's good to know. Still a shame you can't use a drone of any kind. I have a selfie drone of 125g but still won't be able to use it no doubt🤷.You could call your new studio Doveys Den. Just subscribed btw.👍
I like the new studio. I'm digging the monotone vibe. Side note, if you're friends with Justin B then you need to be friends with me. We're all part of the Gladiator club, and I'll be visiting Death Valley and Anza Borrego this month and next for some Overlanding trips. I hope you're staying safe with all the crazy wildfires in Cali. New Subscriber, enjoying the channel!
Thanks Jevan! This is truly good news and your walk through was very easy to follow and understand. Does this apply to images and video we have previously shot following these rules but have not done anything with because of the "receiving compensation" rule we had in the past? Wondering if all of my images from several parks that meet all of the new requirements can now be used for compensation. Any thoughts appreciated.
When it comes down to "disturbing others experience" rule, that should include no shouting, screaming, yelling and loud laughter. I can't emphasize enough how disrespectful it is for some people who do that when out in nature where most people like to get away from all the noise. I can't believe some college idiots brought a portable radio, playing loud music in a National Forest popular scenic area that should be peaceful. I let a park ranger know about it. I really wanted to tell them to turn it off, but there would have been a huge problem over it. Some young adults were never taught how to behave out in nature. It's not a theme park or a beach!
Just one point of clarification… the bill says “under 6” people. Several times, you accidentally read this as “6 or under”. As stated in the bill, “under 6” translates to “5 or under” - 6 people is over that limit. A person probably wouldn’t run into issues here, but do be careful if you roll up with 6 people. You technically need that extra free permit.
Guess I am going to have to hike back to the top of Guadalupe Peak again! Now I have an excuse to go back! Still No Drones, but that is ok with me. NPS should remain a Sacred Place, and respect for the Awesome. Thanks Jeven Dovey! Love the Studio, EMBRACE The AWE!
It was odd. First there was the ban, then that was overturned by a judge. Then the parks service started making some policy changes all while they were scheming/appealing the prior judgement to get their ban reinstituted by another judge. Then nothing after that. Good to see these changes. IMO, the ChatGPT response was useless.
One thing I forgot to mention is that this also applies to all Federally Controlled land. BLM land, National Forrests, National Parks and National Monuments. Question... Are you going to film in National Parks now??? If you want to learn Storytelling, How to Make Videos & Grow your own Channel then check out my Creator Film School: geni.us/CreatorFilmSchool
*in the US 😅
I was going to ask about BLM. This is fabulous!
If that's true then no drone flying on BLM or Forest land!!!
Thank you for bring this to our attention. I have been asking about flying my drone in USFS, (Nation Forests).
This is key info I was wondering about. Thanks!
This is great news. this bill just says “don’t be a jerk” people will do anything for the shot and it comes at the expense of what should be protected.
I love the "don't be a jerk" laws. They should be applied to so many more things in society.
Agreed. Don’t be a jerk laws are excellent.
Great News… but it shouldn’t be!
Last I checked, the GOVERNMENT uses TAX-PAYER monies as “custodians” of our Nation’s Parks - NOT OWNERS - so the very idea they can PROHIBIT what is naturally occurring in any public space is UN-Constitutional (you know, the document that LIMITS what the “federalized” government is allowed to do (if they wouldn’t simply keep ignoring it!)
Now, I’m not a libertarian about this - I appreciate the OVER VISITED damage that un-policed harm too many visitors can do… “custodian” means taking CARE of the Park by assuring that some people will not impede the enjoyment for most people… just wish the “government” would practice that same care and concern with PUBLIC STREETS as they allow “protesters” to attack cars and pedestrians just trying to get through their day w/o being TERRORIZED by those with political agendas! 🤬
But pics and vids? Why did they stop? Maybe to profit from allowing certain citizens to greater access for more $$$ 🧐 that’s like TAX-PAYER FUNDED “arts” programs, like orchestras, to have us PAY for their make-work jobs and then NOT allow “fair use” of their product (Go Ahead, play a clip from an Art’s project and get a cease and desist the minute you get monetized for the inclusion!!! Stop all taxpayer funding of the arts will cure THAT tout suite!!!) but I digress….
Ive been filming at Glacier National park which is 3 hours from my house here in MT for Years, didn't even know that NOW we are allowed to film at National Park!
not american but kinda baffled there was ever a point you werent allowed to? so weird (drones i can understand but general filming?)
A lot of creators were ignorant of the NPS regulations prohibiting commercial filming or purposefully ignored them because they believed that they wouldn't be punished and/or they believed the regulations were unconstitutional, which they very likely were.
Super close to GNP as well. I live in Kalispell.
As someone who filmed a mini series in Glacier on another channel 5 years ago, I too did not know there were limitations to filming in national parks, haha! :0
@@learningwithlanden I'm not sure if it was not allowed 5 years ago. The NPS went back and forth on the issue before the EXPLORE act passed.
Thanks Jeven, I've had trouble for the last 30 years filming along the Blue Ridge parkway
in North Carolina and Virginia. I have always had to get a permit for filming. Glad to know
the rules have now changed. Thanks again for your help for all of us independent film makers.
Ditto.
Actually you can fly a drone in national parks you just can’t take off or land in them. It’s risky because if you crash, you’re in violation but I have done a few times when I needed a brief shot for a project. Just made sure I was high enough not to disturb anyone or anything and used a smaller drone. No one would have known I was even there.
Woo woo!! Great news that we are now finally allowed to make videos in National Parks. Thanks for sharing. Love your studio and what you do.
I have been looking forward to this since it passed the House last spring. So looking forward to adding some National Parks back to my hiking routes without the permit bureaucracy.
This is great news! Thanks for the update and your new studio looks awesome. That's the first thing I said when this video started rolling!
Thank You! Super excited about the new space.
I've been watching your videos on and off for years. You are always engaging to watch, have good information and very helpful. Thanks so much for what you do!
Incredibly good news!! Thank you for your video on this Bill, which I was hoping would happen but didn't know it did!
Thank goodness, finally bringing sanity to all this. Thanks for the summary.
Thanks so much for those great news ✨So happy to hear about this change! 😀 National Parks, here we come again! 👍🏻
This is awesome, thanks for the breakdown. The studio looks great, especially the back wall with the lighting on it.
First-time viewer here. Thank you for explaining this for us! This is great news. Time to get the family out for more videos 🤙
Awesome news! Thanks for covering this Jeven!
The new studio looks awesome!
Thanks!!
This is awesome! Thank you for summarizing the change! Excited to make more content exploring our beautiful national parks! :)
Thanks for staying on top of this, Jeven! I hadn't heard anything in a long time. I got written permission from Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier two years ago and had no problems posting great videos. Good to see they have come to their senses. Create for RUclips and don't be a jerk is a great policy! Cheers.
This is GREAT news! Thanks for sharing. (And we approve of your new digs.)
I’m stoked about this change!!! Thanks!
Yes! Thank you for bringing light to the new explore act. Love it.
Your new studio looks great! Thank you for the information about filming in the National Park. We are about to go exploring the state and national parks in our van adventure. Happy New Year!
Great news, thank you for this information. I am looking forward to seeing more of your studio
This is amazing news.... especially also as it includes all federal land.
Looking forward to enjoy those amazing places again while filming and sharing!
Cheers from LA.
Thanks for making a video on this new law/bill, etc. I shared your video to a content creator group I'm part of.
Also, the new studio looks awesome! I like the earth tone colors. It's a nice warm, inviting environment.
Yeah the colors really come together on camera. Also its just a good space to work in. Feels so much better than my dark gray and black studio that I had a year ago
Finally! Thanks for the run-through of the bill Jeven. 🙏🏻
I LOVE the warm studio colours and colour grading. Really, really nice!
This is AWESOME. I’m sure it’s largely in thanks to creators like yourself making a huge fuss about the earlier ridiculous rules. Thank you!
Wow! This is such a big deal and super information. Studio looks really good too.
Thank You 🙏
This is great news! Can't wait to use some footage that I shot in Rocky mountain national park! Awesome studio too!
As Aussies we had no idea it wasn't permitted before. They've brought in similar restrictions in Tasmania, forcing creators to pay for a super expensive and complicated permit in order to film for RUclips. Madness when you consider it's free publicity (in a state that is desperately trying to increase its appeal to those on the mainland and from overseas). Hope to visit and shoot in the US one day!
Madness also because we, as taxpayers, pay for the upkeep of the national parks.
This video is so timely! I was actually considering shooting a talking head portion for a video I want to make but then scrapped the idea, thinking I would need to get a permit. Thank you for making this video! Very helpful.
First of your videos I've watched - I like the muslin-look of the walls. It's a nice backdrop that is pleasing to the eye without being a distraction.
Glad they added the no disruption section. I enjoy using my drone, but I also enjoy hiking without the buzzing of 500 FPV drones passing over my head
Thanks for covering this! If your Jeep is Basecamp, then it’s only fitting that your new studio is Camp One.
Camp One could be cool. The Outpost is another idea I'm thinking
Holy cow Jeven! Thank you so much for this video! I live in Las Vegas and wenlike to film at Lake Mead a couple of times a year and it was costing me hundreds of dollars. They were requiring 45 day advance notice for applications with tons of unnecessary details about a simple video. I will be filming a lot more at Lake Mead.
Studio looks great ! Glad to hear this news. This is wonderful.
So glad to hear this! :)
Awesome news! Thanks for the video!
Well good to know!
This is great, I really just hope people don’t overly take advantage of this and ruin it for others. It’s never made sense to me that people can film for their personal stuff but you can’t post that to RUclips. Even the drone stuff doesn’t make sense(outside of NPS) in general with regulars being able to fly in places where I can’t if I’m going to make any money off it.
Thanks for giving us this breakdown! This is fantastic news 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for the video Jeven!
This is wonderful news! I’m so excited to start my national parks journey knowing that I can now film my experience.
Love that RUclips showed me this video - I had no idea this update happened. Great news!
Jeven, regarding National Monuments and National Forests, which constitute a significant portion of land in many states, there were no additional filming restrictions introduced recently, beyond those established already years ago concerning large filming crews (for comercial filming). This also includes drone flying, with no special restrictions beyond those stated by the FAA. The rules for National Parks and National Recreation Areas are more stringent. On other federal lands, restrictions may substentialy differ from one place to another. The general rule is that National Forests and Monuments areas that are not designated wilderness areas are less strict. That being said, always check the restrictions for the specific location (FAA maps and the federal agency website regarding the specific location), particularly before flying a drone. And always be courteous to other people, wildlife, and nature, regardless of what the law says. Enjoy Nature, and be smart. Cheers.
P.S.
I hope that you and your family are not affected by the wildfire in the LA area. Take care.
Thanks for watching!
Drones are not allowed in any US Wilderness Areas.
There are National Park Service national monuments and those pretty much follow the same rules as national parks. There are also national monuments that are Bureau of Land Management and National Forest Service parks and those may have had different rules.
@@Stacy-w5f Indeed. It can be bit annoying, the inconsistency between those federal agencies.
@@kennyobrien This is what I said.
Wonderful news! Thanks Jeven!
As content creators and Americans, I'm very glad that our Constitutional right to freedom of speech on public lands, including the recording of said speech, has been restored.
Indeed. Good news. Thanks for letting us know.
Great News… but it shouldn’t be!
Last I checked, the GOVERNMENT uses TAX-PAYER monies as “custodians” of our Nation’s Parks - NOT OWNERS - so the very idea they can PROHIBIT what is naturally occurring in any public space is UN-Constitutional (you know, the document that LIMITS what the “federalized” government is allowed to do (if they wouldn’t simply keep ignoring it!)
Now, I’m not a libertarian about this - I appreciate the OVER VISITED damage that un-policed harm too many visitors can do… “custodian” means taking CARE of the Park by assuring that some people will not impede the enjoyment for most people… just wish the “government” would practice that same care and concern with PUBLIC STREETS as they allow “protesters” to attack cars and pedestrians just trying to get through their day w/o being TERRORIZED by those with political agendas! 🤬
But pics and vids? Why did they stop? Maybe to profit from allowing certain citizens to greater access for more $$$ 🧐 that’s like TAX-PAYER FUNDED “arts” programs, like orchestras, to have us PAY for their make-work jobs and then NOT allow “fair use” of their product (Go Ahead, play a clip from an Art’s project and get a cease and desist the minute you get monetized for the inclusion!!! Stop all taxpayer funding of the arts will cure THAT tout suite!!!) but I digress….
Thank you for this! It’s been devastating to not be able to film in the parks without a permit (and many permit processes are out of my budget and way overboard for my filming). This is some much-needed legislation! 🎉👏👏👏
This is so exciting. It took us almost 9 months and lots of money to get permits to film our vlog at Glacier National Park.
Love the studio and it's nice not to worry about making content in national parks.
This is awesome. This should have never been an issue, and I'm glad we can now film there without the hassle of permits. It was expensive and cumbersome to get a permit to film when we were just going on a hike like everyone else. We just happened to have a camera recording the hike.
This is a good, solid update to a well intentioned set of regulations that was written too broadly at first.
Seems like the intent was to distinguish individuals (even if they’re visiting for commercial purposes) from a proper filming company. Which makes sense. Film crews have a much larger footprint and should require a different set of permits.
I personally am happy no drones are allowed in national parks. It’s gotta be much better for the birds/wildlife.
Wow thank you for sharing this information, I have totally stoped filming on you tube due to the permit law , but now it sounds that we can continue with photographing and filming with my GoPro , thank you again 🤙
Awesome News! Thank you for sharing this exciting news 👍🏻
Agree with you Jeven about the drone use. It's too bad they don't allow it in remote areas with no one around. But it would be hard for them to designate what areas would fall in that category maybe. And sometimes people hiking in remote areas wouldn't want the buzz of a drone upsetting their experience of the solitude of those areas. And yet they allow planes to fly over and through the Grand Canyon which really does destroy the absolute natural quiet and solitude there. Used to be maybe a plane an hour which wasn't too bad.
The blanket drone rule is a bummer especially cause most areas that are remote it wouldn't cause a big issue. I've been on some sand dunes with military jets buzzing me 50-100 feet above yet I can't fly a drone.
@@JevenDovey I'm pretty sure there is a permit process for drones in national parks. But its out of the realm of a small RUclipsr.
@@JevenDoveyIf you are in a place with military jets buzzing over you, THAT is the reason you can't fly a drone in their fly space, not animals. You can't fly a drone near an airport either.
That is pretty nonsensical as there are no rules or laws about people hiking with boom boxes. I don't know how many hikes I've been on where there is a group of teens rocking out some EDM on the trail. I'd much rather see and hear the occasional drone 400 feet over my head than... that.
As a mini drone operator I think there should be a limited amount of permits issued daily along with guidelines not to disturb people. I live in desert of CA and I can’t even fly in Anza Borrego even though there’s quads everywhere.
Awesome news! Thank you 🙏
Finally some semblance rules when filming in National Parks. This great news, thanks for sharing. And I love the new studio.
How funny. I had an outdoor TV back 1999-2003 and way back then the FS and other agencies talked about us needing permits with ridiculous costs. I know a few others got ding'd and had to pay when shows aired without it. We always thought it was ridiculous, especially because you had have massive insurance policies that were required for the permit as well. I'll just say we shot and rarely talked about location, but we tried to be upfront but the cost and requirements...again, ridiculous. Anyway, good to see this getting resolved 20+ years later.
When it comes to lighting, they probably mean "handheld" literally.
That section is worded similarly to the permit rules in NYC - only a tripod or monopod specifically for the camera is considered "handheld." You can have 5 people holding lights in their hands, and that would be fine. The minute even one light stand touches the ground it is no longer "handheld," and a permit is required.
There could be rangers that hold you to the literal "handheld" but it seems to be small diy style setups would be find. If you can use a tripod then 1 light probably wont cause any issues. It would be more disruptive to have 5 people holding lights for a scene than to have 1 person filming alone with a light on a stand. Really the core of this new rule is be respective of the other visitors, don't destory anything and keep your setup to a minimum.
@@JevenDovey Perhaps you're right that most rangers would ignore a small setup... I have filmed in plenty of parks without a permit and no one ever knew.
I was just sharing the similarities this new rule has with the NYC film permit rules. I went to a talk hosted by the NYC Mayor's office of Media and Entertainment. They specifically told everyone that having several people holding lights is fine, but the minute a light stand touches the ground you need a permit. I have even seen film shoots in Time's Square with 4 PA's holding lights in their hands, just to get around needing a permit.
Their rules serve the same purpose - to make sure you're not disturbing others on the street, or trying to claim exclusive use of an area.
@@ErikKSwanson That would make sense in NYC. There is a ton of people around. National Parks will be more flexible and most rangers don't care if you're not disturbing anyone.
If the light is mounted to the camera, and the camera is on the tripod, do you need a permit? Is it dependent on whether the light is built into the camera or not?
Not that I will ever go to NYC... just curious.
Crazy transformation of that bedroom! Looks great!
That's great news! Studio looks sick too.
Thanks! The new studio is a huge upgrade.
Nice studio :) Really exciting news. I'm a digital media student graduating this year. I'm looking forward to doing more filming.
Good luck with your graduation, keep creating!
@@JevenDovey Thank you! :)
Thanks for the video! Most of these seem to be really basic rules that you should always respect even if you are not in a national park. And for the drone part. I think its a good thing for the environment and even for us visitors that drones are banned in national parks as these are the only real places nowadays where you can still enjoy nature. I also like flying the drone but there are so many places outside of national parks where flying a drone wont disturb wildlife and nature.
Thank you for this great video! Simple and direct information for us outdoor content creators!!
Thanks for the info and the studio looks good. As much as I’d love to fly my drone in a national park, I think I enjoy the peace of the quiet without them more.
I think there is plenty of parks where it wouldn't be an issue but I get the blanket rule. I've heard some rangers don't care when you're super deep in a national park and no ones around, however, as soon as you post that kind of content then you're liable so it doesn't matter anyways.
This has absolutely made my day!!! So happy the laws have caught up with recent times. Let’s hope no one abuses this privilege now and people continue to film while respecting these amazing lands
That's great news!
Yes it is!
That’s awesome!! And I can’t wait to see the studio tour!
Thank you for this update!
Wow good to know. Time to go out again to film some national parks
BUT...is part 107 licensing still required if using as part of your "business" (yt channel)
Yes, you're still a commercial pilot if you're flying for business. I didn't see anything in the bill that brings that into question.
This is great news! BTW, The faux walls look great!
Thanks! I hand painted them to get this texture. Took some time but worth it
Am not so sure about BLM sites. Or national forests for that matter. The bill text refers to “National Park System Units” and those are listed as 433 national park system units on the NPS site. I still think BLM and national forests require permits. For example, I can film on Blue Ridge Parkway land, but step outside the land into Pisgah National Forest and I need a special use permit. I could be wrong, but that’s how it reads.
Edit: just re-read the bill and there’s a separate “Filming on other federal land” section. Even though it’s not defined, it looks like it’s ok to film on BLM and National Forest land too. Presumably military bases are out, so no filming in Area 51 for example.
So excited about this change, I'm already planning trips!
You should call your space Jeven HQ!
Quick Note that I think you missed:
Sec 125, 2, B (ii) says that the permit is not required for groups of fewer than 6 regardless of "whether any individual receives compensation for any products of the filming or still photography activity."
That's a huge part of this because you had to have a permit to make money off of your product, i.e. monetization on social media. That requirement is gone.
I covered that. But yes you can make money off your footage. Huge win for creators
Yea he said it around 1:30
This is fantastic news! Thanks for the video!
Super helpful. Especially since I’m in a National Park as I watch this!😂
Ooops. Lol I didn’t realize that you couldn’t before. Thank you for breaking this down as my wife and I are planning a National Park trip for our 50th birthdays. We want to try and visit as many as possible that year.
Thanks for informing us👍😎
I managed to get a permit for a project in a National Park, and had it subsequently REVOKED when it was discovered that I was recording video for RUclips while working on the project. This was a crazy regulation that made no sense. I've also paid $75 permit fees for a few years in a row while also purchasing an annual pass. This is a big win, but I want my permit money back!!
This Bill makes tons of sense and backs up what most of us want to do, safely document and promote the beauty of our federal lands! Thanks for the announcement and we will spread the word.
Good news! One less thing to worry about now :-)
Your studio looks very good and natural.
Nice info, thanks for making the video
Such a big win! So stoked!
This is huge for us. Now we don't have to avoid National Parks on our routes
Great news,we are coming over to Banff,Jasper and Lake Louise in September so that's good to know. Still a shame you can't use a drone of any kind. I have a selfie drone of 125g but still won't be able to use it no doubt🤷.You could call your new studio Doveys Den.
Just subscribed btw.👍
I like the new studio. I'm digging the monotone vibe. Side note, if you're friends with Justin B then you need to be friends with me. We're all part of the Gladiator club, and I'll be visiting Death Valley and Anza Borrego this month and next for some Overlanding trips. I hope you're staying safe with all the crazy wildfires in Cali. New Subscriber, enjoying the channel!
Thanks Jevan! This is truly good news and your walk through was very easy to follow and understand. Does this apply to images and video we have previously shot following these rules but have not done anything with because of the "receiving compensation" rule we had in the past? Wondering if all of my images from several parks that meet all of the new requirements can now be used for compensation. Any thoughts appreciated.
Nice new studio!
Love the new studio! It's giving Indiana Jones vibes...
Thank you! Very helpful!
This is awesome, thanks for posting
Some good news in the new year. Thnx
When it comes down to "disturbing others experience" rule, that should include no shouting, screaming, yelling and loud laughter.
I can't emphasize enough how disrespectful it is for some people who do that when out in nature where most people like to get away from all the noise.
I can't believe some college idiots brought a portable radio, playing loud music in a National Forest popular scenic area that should be peaceful.
I let a park ranger know about it. I really wanted to tell them to turn it off, but there would have been a huge problem over it.
Some young adults were never taught how to behave out in nature. It's not a theme park or a beach!
Just one point of clarification… the bill says “under 6” people. Several times, you accidentally read this as “6 or under”. As stated in the bill, “under 6” translates to “5 or under” - 6 people is over that limit. A person probably wouldn’t run into issues here, but do be careful if you roll up with 6 people. You technically need that extra free permit.
Guess I am going to have to hike back to the top of Guadalupe Peak again! Now I have an excuse to go back!
Still No Drones, but that is ok with me. NPS should remain a Sacred Place, and respect for the Awesome.
Thanks Jeven Dovey! Love the Studio,
EMBRACE The AWE!
It was odd. First there was the ban, then that was overturned by a judge. Then the parks service started making some policy changes all while they were scheming/appealing the prior judgement to get their ban reinstituted by another judge. Then nothing after that. Good to see these changes. IMO, the ChatGPT response was useless.
Good news.. thanks for sharing.
Great news, Nice studio. Maybe you could call it your Bunker. Thanks.
Bunker is good. Thanks for the idea
This was a major reason we would not monetize our channel. We wanted to film in the parks.