What is copyright?
Copyright is and defines as the ownership and the right to display things publicly. Copyright does not apply to ideas.
Who owns the copyright once the image is taken?
The person who took the image or created the image, sometimes the person who took the photograph is not the owner of the copyright: for example if the person is deceased or if it is a found image from a charity shop.
What does copyright prevent?
Copyright stops others from profiting from your property or your original work, but if permission is given then is possible. It prevents from copying or changing a song, photograph or other things.
What does 'work made for hire' mean?
The definition for 'work made for hire' means. If a work is made for hire, the employer or other person for whom the work was prepared is the initial owner of the copyright unless both parties involved have signed a written agreement to the contrary.
https://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ09.pdf
What is licensing?
When you give people a license you are giving them permission to use your work.
there are different types of licensing:
- Flat free licensing
- Public licensing
Describe an example of a 'work for hire' contract?
It is when a contractor signs with a photographer as an independent
What are the rules of work that is not copyrighted in the public domain?
The public domain is when a piece of work is no ones property and is free to be used without an prosecution.
How do you obtain copyright?
In order to obtain copyright registration, you must create a work that is eligible for protection and register with the U.S. Copyright Office.
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/steps-obtaining-copyright-61262.html
Can I take images directly off the internet?
Images on the internet are for the public domain, but however images with copyright protection prevents this.
What is creative commons?
It is a non-profitable company who share there images/videos for other people to use.
Describe fair dealing?
The definition fair dealing provisions allow limited use of copyright material without requiring permission from the copyright owner.
Can we freely photograph photographs, what are the rules regarding?
there are different rules regarding this as copyright is still present, but you can just as long as it is not used in a profitable way.
What is a model release?
By acquiring a model release, will ensure you are legally covered to reproduce imagery in a range of contexts and produce a variety of copies with consent and therefore no legal issues.
Name 3 types of model releases?
- Minor - for a minor under 18
- Adult - anyone over the age of 18
- Property - consent from the house owner
When is it necessary to use a model release?
When an image clearly shows someone in the image, it would be the same if there was a recognised item in the image or a brand, for instance if nike was in the images they would need a license and a release from nike.
In which subject matter do you need a model release form?
You would need a model release form if you could see the model, if it was a shadow or a silhouette then you wouldn't so much need one.
Discuss breaches to privacy, identify 2 examples;
A breach of privacy is when you go into someones information without their permission, this might include bank details or your address.
Name 3 intrusive acts:
- peoples private informations
- harassing people
- being on private property
Two examples of false light under the law:
- Distortion
- Embellishment
Why is it important to have public liability insurance?
It is important as it can protect you from claims that could be used against you and could possible damage your business, and it can also cover compensation.
2 types of insurance?
- Business owner insurance
- Indemnity insurance
Locate 3 image banks:
A image bank is a website where you can get free and sometimes have to pay for royalty free images. For instance RGB stock, Fotolia and Adobe stock.
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