Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Stock Photography and Legal Issues

1. What is a model release? Why do you need one?
-A model release is  form that states that you have the models permission to post pictures of the model.
-You need one because you could get sued by the model if you do not have one.

2. Why should you keyword your photos?
-You should keyword your pictures so you can organize them and find them easier.

3. Why do you have to be careful about shooting images with band names or logos?
-You should be careful because the owners of the logos could sue you.

4. Why should you save space?
-You should save space incase you later want to add text to the image.

5. Why do designers like Royalty Free images?
-Because they can use those images for free without getting sued.

6. Why should designers be careful about using Royalty Free images?
- Because if it turns out that it is not a royalty free image then they could get sued.

7. What is an alternative to Royalty Free images?
-You could buy the images.




8. In your words, what is the difference between Royalty Free and Rights Managed stock photography?
-Royalty free images are free to use but rights managed stock photography you have to pay for a license to use that picture.

9. What is a legal issue that is covered in the FAQ that you never thought of before you read about it?
-Model Release 
10. Why is it an interesting legal issue to you? 
-Because i've never thought about that 




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