Hi
About to embark on a small project, combination music video and interview for a client who is also a creative director.
For purposes of my reel, of course I want director credit, but more importantly, I want to have full creative control over camera angle, shot list and editing.
Of couse I would solicit the client's feedback for edit revisions, but I was wondering how one'formalizes' the degree of creative control on any project, big or small. I'm well aware of all the disagreements that well known directos have had over not having 'final cut' on their projects.
And historically, in any creative profession, there has been no shortage of controversy over who gets credit and who contributed what. The Beatles infamous Lennon McCartney partnership comes to mind.
How would one put this in writing?
Can you put a 'percentage' amount on degree of creative input you will allow the client to make?