All they are saying is they don't really want people to take pictures for
them.
William Robb
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From: "Igor Roshchin" <s...@komkon.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 3:14 PM
To: <PDML@pdml.net>
Subject: About awkward copyright releases
You may remember me posting an ugly copyright release form from
one of the swing-dance events last year:
http://www.mail-archive.com/pdml@pdml.net/msg509934.html
(It was noted then that there is a similar rule Burning Man - but
at least there is a reasonable motivation there, and as far as I know
from a friend-photographer who published a book with photos from
there, - he didn't have much problems with the organizers while
he was obtaining releases for publishing the book.)
I just read a couple of similar awful copyright-claiming releases.
The first one is for the music band "Gogol Bordello" for their
concert in Moscow this week.
All accredited photographers were asked to sign this release
(I pasted it below).
At the same time there was no control over P&S's, DSLRs and other
cameras in the audience.
A rather weird part is that the release form was actually offered in
English, - they didn't even bother to translate it into Russian.
( from here: http://mbravo.livejournal.com/519249.html#cutid1 )
It just shows that some people are just stupid, greedy, or both.
The second weird copyright release form was offered at a concert
of Mark Knopfler
(the musician who is, among other things, is a co-founder and a
lead guitar/vocals of Dire Straits):
http://agaspher.livejournal.com/230974.html
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GOGOL BORDELLO
PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE
PHOTOGRAPHER ________________
PUBLICATION ___________________
PUBLICATION PHONE NUMBER ____________________
PERFORMANCE LOCATION/DATE July, 23. Telebashnya stadium.
You have been granted permission to photograph the recording and
performing artist professionally known as Gogol Bordello ("Artist"). In
consideration you agree:
1) All photographs taken will be used solely by the Publication;
2) Under no circumstance may the photographs be sold or used by you for
any other source or publication, or for any commercial merchandise,
including, but not limited to, posters, calendars, clothing, programs,
books, websites, photo prints, direct or indirect endorsements of any
products or services, without Artist.s prior written approval;
3)Artist shall have the right in perpetuity throughout the universe to
manufacture, distribute, exploit, edit, advertise, display, sell,
license or, otherwise dispose of the photographs and derivatives derived
therefrom in any manner or media whatsoever including without
limitation, in connection with any album, commercial merchandise,
websites and marketing, publicity and promotional materials relating to
Artist's career;
4) To follow all directions from Artist.s Tour Manager, Production
Manager, or Stage Manager, including, but not limited to, physical
location or length of shoot;
5) Flash and/or strobe lighting is not allowed;
6) To provide Artist and/or Artist.s management or representatives in a
timely manner with high-resolution files of the photograph(s) upon
request; and
7)You enter the venue and area allotted for photography at your own
risk. You agree Artist and Artist.s representatives will not be held
liable for any injury or damage to personal property that may be
sustained during the Performance.
I further acknowledge that the visual image of the Artist is of a unique
and valuable nature, and should I breach this agreement, the Artist or
its representatives shall be entitled to, in addition to its rights and
remedies under the law, financial compensation for the harm caused by my
aforesaid breach of the agreement.
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