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Re: filmscanners: OT more copyright questions
On 21/3/01 9:35 pm, "Laurie Solomon" <laurie@advancenet.net> wrote:
> Of course, it all depends on a number of factors. The only universal
> statment that one can make as an absolute is that you do not have the right
> to "sell images of ANYTHING you photograph." If the sculptures are on
> private property or are private property, you need the permission of the
> owner to photograph them even if they can be seen from a public vantage
> point if they are recognizable,the center of interest of the photograph, or
> of significant importance to the image and its meaning and worth.
>
> This has more to do with model/property releases than with copyrights, with
> property rights and trespass laws than fair usage issues, and invasion of
> privacy than infringements of copyright. If it is a public sculpture on
> public property ( like in a municipal museum or gallery, you would need to
> get permission from the municipality or the public facility where it is
> located. The only time where you do not have to workry about acquiring any
> permission is if the sculpture is in the public domain and located on public
> property.
Laurie
The sculptures were commissioned by the County Library and are located
around the town, some on the roadside and others in public parks.
Richard
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