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https://www.mlrc.ca/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl General >> Rally >> Photo copyright issues https://www.mlrc.ca/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1101317120 Message started by Zeev on 11/24/4 at 12:25:20 |
Title: Photo copyright issues Post by Zeev on 11/24/4 at 12:25:20 Few things are out there that can upset a photographer more than to see their picture in a magazine... with somebody else's name underneath! Yet, it was done not once, but twice in this year's issue of Tall Pines Spectator Guide. Two of the ZAP OmniMedia photos were placed there, crediting the competitor on the picture, instead of the photographer. This probably results from plain misunderstanding of the copyright concept, and that's why this post goes out to the competitors and anyone who has or going to purchase our photos. (We will approach the organizers of the race separately regarding this issue, so if somebody relevant is reading this please drop us a line at info@zapomnimedia.com) So, what I wanted to state here, is that photographers sell usage rights, not copyrights. You cannot buy a copyright for twenty-five dollars. This means that when you purchase ZAP OmniMedia n-Megapixels digital image we grant you very wide-ranging usage rights, which are already quite extensive when compared to our industry standards. You receive the rights to * print unlimited number of prints in any size that you desire * use the photo or part of it for any promotional team materials, which are distributed directly by the team * place this image on your team's website for indefinite period of time * provide the image to rally organizers for placement in a their rally's informational material However, the copyrights still belong to ZAP OmniMedia, and the usage rights cannot be transferred to anyone for any gain. For example, you can send a copy of the image to all your friends and relatives for their enjoyment and pride. But on the other hand, if a national news media approaches you for a request for photos to an article about rally then they have to negotiate the usage right with the holder of the copyright. If a sponsor of your team decides to use our photo to promote their product then they would also have to contact us directly. It has always been a standard to name the copyright holder (and if possible the photographer) in a credit line if it is given with a photo. Thus it was distressing to see other name in a credit line where photo was taken by ZAP OmniMedia photographers. Our business is conducted in a rather informal way, and we don't usually bug people with lengthy license agreements or model/property releases and what not. However, some basic respect to the author of the photograph in form of a photo credit is always appropriate, even if you don't have to (or think that you don't have to) do it. Thanks Zeev http://www.zapomnimedia.com |
Title: Re: Photo copyright issues Post by Zweistein on 11/24/4 at 21:31:32 were they placed with (c) Competitor's Name or similar, indicating that competitor took the picture themselves, or just a competitor name on a picture? |
Title: Re: Photo copyright issues Post by Zeev on 11/25/4 at 11:49:20 It's a standard photo credit line... Anyhow, just wanted to add that I've been contacted by Inside Track Publications, and the whole issue is behind us right now. I guess my main message goes out to the teams to remember to indicate the source of the photo, so that the publishers can make the right call. Thanks Zeev http://www.zapomnimedia.com |
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