Media, Publishing & Copyright Flashcards
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What is a 'model release' in photography?
Answer: A legal document signed by a photographed person granting permission for commercial use of their image
A model release is a legal agreement in which a person consents to having their likeness used in photographs for commercial, advertising, or other specified purposes.
Under US copyright law, who typically owns the copyright in a photograph?
Answer: The photographer who created the image, from the moment of creation
Under US copyright law, the photographer who creates an original image automatically holds the copyright from the moment the photo is taken, without registration.
What is 'editorial use' of a photograph, as distinct from 'commercial use'?
Answer: Use in news, educational, or informational contexts without implying endorsement, vs. use to sell products/services
Editorial use covers photographs used in news, documentary, or educational contexts to inform rather than advertise, while commercial use promotes products, services, or brands.
What is a 'Creative Commons' license for photographs?
Answer: A standardized public license allowing creators to grant specific reuse rights while retaining copyright
Creative Commons licenses are standardized legal tools that allow photographers to grant the public specific rights to use their work (with conditions like attribution or non-commercial use) while retaining copyright.
What is 'EXIF data' in a digital photograph?
Answer: Metadata embedded in the image file containing camera settings, GPS, timestamp, and other technical information
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is metadata automatically embedded in digital photos recording information like shutter speed, aperture, ISO, GPS coordinates, and timestamp.
What does 'rights managed' (RM) mean for stock photography?
Answer: A licensing model where usage rights are specified and fees vary based on use, exclusivity, duration, and territory
Rights managed licensing grants usage rights for specified conditions — such as medium, territory, duration, and exclusivity — with pricing varying accordingly.