Releases for photographs

[Nicu Buculei]

On 05/11/2010 11:31 PM, Paul W. Frields wrote:
> On Thu, May 06, 2010 at 07:58:42PM -0400, Jon Stanley wrote:
>> Really? When I did the usability testing with Mo at FUDCon Toronto, I
>> had to sign a release for that which stated that the raw footage would
>> be released as CC-BY-ND or something of that nature. I'd be much more
>> comfortable with a non-free license such as that which still gives
>> protection to the subject while still allowing use by others than
>> simply Fedora.
>
> The problem with Creative Commons licenses is that they don't affect
> your rights of publicity or privacy.  In fact, they specifically say
> they *don't* cover those rights, and if I understand that correctly,
> it means CC licenses can't be used to protect those rights.  (IANAL,
> after all.)

You are right, but this is not because they are CC (free) licenses, is 
because they are issued by the photographer, not by the model. Look at a 
common release form to see what things are covered there... let me quote 
from mine:

"use, re-use, publish, and republish photographic portraits or pictures 
of me or in which I may be included intact or in part, composite or 
distorted in character or form, or derivative works, without restriction 
as to changes or transformations, in conjunction with my own or a 
fictitious name, made through any and all media now or hereafter known 
for illustration, art, promotion, advertising, trade, exhibition, or any 
other lawful purposes, and I waive any right to inspect or approve the 
photograph(s) or finished version(s) incorporating the photograph(s)"

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