Guidelines for Television/Film Crews
General
It is advisable to call as far as possible
in advance in order to ensure a smooth camera shoot and enable you to
get the best footage and interviews possible.
All crew members must sign-in with security (AOP) upon entering the
Gallery. After signing in, they will receive a green contractor’s
badge. This badge must be worn at all times along with current press
ID.
All crew members are to be escorted by Gallery staff AT
ALL TIMES,
both at the filming locations and while walking around the Gallery.
No members of the crew are to handle ANY works of art, frames, pedestals,
or other property.
No members of the crew are allowed within two feet of a work of art.
There is no smoking allowed anywhere inside the National Gallery of
Art buildings or on their balconies.
There is no eating or drinking allowed in any exhibition or public space. The cafeteria or gallery restaurants are the only permissible places to eat or drink.
Lighting
All additional lighting on paintings is to
be reflected or cool light.
No direct lighting of works on paper, including photographs, prints,
and drawings, is permissible (these works are extremely light sensitive).
All lights/lightstands are to be at least 5-10 feet away from any artwork.
Lights must be turned off when not in use.
Equipment
All lightstands must be weighed down by sandbags.
When moving a tripod or lightstand, it must be carried vertically.
In general, boom microphones are NOT allowed in gallery spaces.
All additional cables and wires must run along the walls if possible and must either be secured with tape or sandbags. (NOTE: Cables are not to be taped to any of the hardwood floors).
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