neighbor complains about activities next door.1764 The producer

may also have security personnel check for police surveillance while the shooting is in progress.1765

Once on site, the performers go through make-up and wardrobe, and have a script review.1766 The script is usually minimal and is rewritten during the filming.1767

Dialogue scenes are usually shot in the first two or three

takes.1768 The sex scenes are usually filmed in one

take.1769

The director will usually tell the performers exactly what he wants them to do.1770 The director will tell them which way to turn their heads and what positions to use while they engage in sexual activity.1771

The most important part of the movie is considered by the trade to be the male ejaculation scene. 1772 This scene is always filmed when the male's penis is outside the partner's body.1773 The male usually ejaculates on the buttocks, breast, or face of

his partner.1774

Still photographs may also be taken during the shooting1775

and are used for promotional material such as fliers, film or video package covers, posters, as well as unrelated magazine layouts.1776

It is also common for two versions of a movie to be produced during the filming.1777 One version contains more sexually

explicit scenes than the other.1778

The less sexually explicit

film is sometimes introduced into the subscription television market.1779

A day's shooting may last from seven in the morning until 1780 two o'clock the following morning. During this time, the performers and crew are literally locked into the location.1781

The meals are prepared or brought in and lunch and dinner breaks are taken on site.

1782

At the conclusion of the shooting the performers are asked

to sign a "Model Release."1783 The performers are then paid for

their work. After the shooting is complete, the producer prepares a master print to be sold to the distributor.1785

1784 Payment is generally made in cash.

The distributor first edits the movie and then adds the soundtrack.1786 There are basically three types of sexually

explicit films marketed: eight millimeter, sixteen millimeter and thirty-five millimeter.1787

usually made into loops.

The eight millimeter films are

.1788 excerpt of a feature length film. 1789 A film may be purchased or viewed as several different loops such as "Swedish Erotica One to Six." "Swedish Erotica Two" is actually a continuation of "Swedish Erotica One."1790

A "loop" is a seven to eight minute

While eight millimeter film was a popular medium of production in the past, it is no longer widely used.

1791

One law enforcement officer estimated that by 1990, eight millimeter

1787 Interview with Don Smith, Los Angeles Police Department (Mar. 9, 1986).

sexually explicit movies will be a thing of the past.1792 This prediction was based on the fact the eight millimeter films are usually of poor technical quality, lack audio sound, and the fact that lower cost video tapes of improved technical quality are replacing eight millimeter films in peep show booths nationwide.]

1793

Most of the feature length films shown in "adults only" theatres across the country are shot on sixteen millimeter film.1794

Sixteen millimeter is a popular medium because, through film processing technology, it can be easily converted into eight millimeter or thirty-five millimeter.1795 Few sexually explicit films are made on thirty-five millimeter because production costs are prohibitive.1796

1793 Id.; See, The discussion of peep show booths for

further information.

Distribution

a.

Motion Picture Association of America's Rating System

An overview of the Motion Picture Association of America's (MPAA) rating system provides an initial perspective as to the content of some sexually explicit films. The rating system was established on November 1, 1968, by the MPAA, the National Theatre Owners and the International Film Importers and Distri* ไม่ butors of America.1797 The rating system evolved because the motion picture industry recognized that it had an obligation to the parents and children of America to provide information about 1798

its films in advance of their viewing.

The Motion Picture Association of America has established five rating categories:

(1) G:

(2) PG:

(3) PG-13:

1797

"General Audiences

All ages admitted."1799 "Parental Guidance suggested; some material may not be suitable for children."1800 "Parents are strongly cautioned to give special guidance for attendance of children under 13. Some material may be inappropriate

Los Angeles Hearing, Vol. II, Jack Valenti, p. 55B. 1798 Id. at 55C.

1799 Id. at 55H.

1800 Id.