Though it has long been a suggested deliverable in documentary film production, the visual cue sheet is an underappreciated document whose preparation is seen as optional by many producers, which is why it's often submitted only in cursory fashion, if at all. But, a properly completed VCS is one of the most important rights tracking tools in a producer's toolbox.

Join rights and clearances maven Joe Basile as he explains why the VCS is important and lays out its vital role in rights management. In so doing, Joe will also introduce attendees to a more comprehensive VCS form that he developed while at WNET.

Learning Goals / Key Takeaways:

• Learn the purpose of the VCS and why it's not employed in public media production as often as it used to be
• Understand the VCS's usefulness as a rights tracking tool, especially in comparison to more expensive rights management options
• Introduce a new, comprehensive VCS that can potentially capture more relevant data than existing VCS forms can