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09/02/2008 04:34:31 PM · #1 |
In general, (very vague..and I know there is ALOT more to it) but, a model release is necessary if the person is identifyable in the picture or if you were hired to take the picture.
I took pictures of a local (friend) that flies a small plane around the area. I talked to him about the picture and I've arranged to have him call me when he is in the air next time so I can take a better prepared shot...as opposed to I just snapped him.
This was not for hire, 'I' want the shot, of which I will give him a print. Do I need to have a release to use/display it anywhere? |
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09/02/2008 04:55:12 PM · #2 |
You need a model release for any commercial use, such as in a book/magazine/newsletter, posting it as a stock image for others to buy/use, or using it on a mass-produced item like a greeting card, coffee mug, calendar, or T-shirt.
You do not need a release to post it for comment/criticism (as at DPC), or to make individual "fine art prints" for your own use or for sale. |
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09/02/2008 05:26:30 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
... or to make individual "fine art prints" for your own use or for sale. |
Aren't "fine art prints for sale" a commercial venture? Wouldn't you need a release for that?
As I understand it, get a release anytime you think you might use the shot for promotional/commercial purposes. Promo being on your site or on your business card and commercial being any time you sell the shot.
Im not to sure about having the plane in the shot. If the shot is used for commercial purposes I would tend to stray from having the plane company's name in there. |
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09/02/2008 06:00:39 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by onesaint:
Originally posted by GeneralE:
... or to make individual "fine art prints" for your own use or for sale. |
Aren't "fine art prints for sale" a commercial venture? Wouldn't you need a release for that? |
No, not as I understand it -- individually-produced prints, often sold framed, are not considered "commercial use" for this purpose.
I believe the difference is that with something like a T-shirt, it is the shirt itself which is the "product" and the image is a decorative enhancement; the image is being used promotionally to sell the shirt, possibly implying endorsement of the model, which is the underlying need for the release.
You also do not need a release if the image is being used (even published) for "editorial" use, as to illustrate a current news story. |
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09/02/2008 06:04:44 PM · #5 |
| As a general rule it's easier just to get one signed rather than wish you had one later. |
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09/03/2008 12:50:13 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
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You do not need a release to post it for comment/criticism (as at DPC), or to make individual "fine art prints" for your own use or for sale. |
This is basically what I would use it for or at my local Camera Club Art shows...
Thanks..... |
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