You people crack me up. Are any of you who are replying to this original post a lawyer who works specifically on copy write issues? If the answer is no, then original poster, pay NO ATTENTION to any of their responses and ask a REAL lawyer.
Tim On 2/4/05 6:38 PM, "Bruce Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Feb 4, 2005, at 4:20 PM, James Fraser wrote: > >> The aspect of the case I wasn't clear on is: AFAIK, usually models >> sign a >> release that basically says the photographer can do what he wants with >> the >> pics. Are they entitled to additional compensation? Or did the >> original >> photographer not make sure a release was signed, or??? >> > > There are levels of release; the one signed was for test shots; if they > decided to use it commercially, they would have needed a new contract > from the model and a new release. > > The model wasn't paid for the test shots, it was, from what I read, > something of a cattle call...lots of people were photographed. > > However, they've used it and used it (and changed it, his hair was dyed > for use on the Latin American market). > > (and yes, the model would have been paid for the use of the photo..and > probably paid considerably less than even the $100K Nestle offered to > settle. > > However, the model knew he had them dead to rights, and didn't settle. > Nestle should have counter offered him, but they got arrogant and > decided to take him to court. Bad move.) > > -- > Bruce Johnson > University of Arizona > College of Pha macy > Information Technology Group > > Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs > -- Exterminate all rational thought. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
