For the purpose of the chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
EQUIPMENT
Includes, but is not limited to, television, photographic,
film, digital or video cameras or transmitting television equipment,
including radio remotes, props, sets, lights, backdrops, electric
and grip equipment, dolly tracks, screens or microphone devices, and
any and all production-related materials, Equipment shall not include
a handheld device, as defined herein, and vehicles, as defined in
the Vehicle and Traffic Law § 159, that are used solely
to transport a person or persons while engaged in the activity of
filming from within such vehicle, operated in compliance with relevant
traffic laws and rules.
FILMING
The taking of still or motion pictures on any type of analog
or digital recording medium, for the commercial, educational or institutional
purposes, intended for viewing on any devices, including, but not
limited to, television, projector screen, computer, smartphone, tablet,
or other electronic device, or for viewing over the Internet or in
any place of public assembly, or for educational or institutional
use. Filming includes all rehearsals, preparations, assembly and dismantling
of all equipment and structures, including, but not limited to, scaffolding,
lights, backdrops, tool and food, and the loading and unloading of
vehicles containing the equipment, structures and food.
HANDHELD DEVICE
(1)
A film, still or television camera, video or digital camera,
smartphone, tablet or other equipment held in the photographer's
or filmmaker's hand, carried with the photographer or filmmaker
during the course of filming, and not requiring the use of cables
or any other item or equipment not carried by the photographer or
filmmaker at all times during the course of the photography filming
or transmission; or
(2)
A tripod used to support film, still, television, video or digital
cameras.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, corporation, organization, association,
limited-liability company, partnership society or any other legal
entity.
PUBLIC LANDS
Any and every public street, highway sidewalk or square,
public park or playground, public waters, waterfront property or other
public place within the Village or involving the use of any Village-owned
or -maintained facilities or equipment.