*Theoretical Photography
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- popovich
I have a friend. He is really great in photography (http://ega.xtati.com). My boss likes his works and we even made a "limited edition" calendar this year, using guy's photos (for free - so was the deal, though). One of our big clients is going to have a campaign soon, and it seems, like my friend's skills could be of a great use. Now, I have several questions to ask:
- normally, copyright for the work is in photographer's hands, right? I mean, even if the client can use the photos as he wishes.. right? Or not?
- if there negatives are staying in photographer's hands, what is the way for the client to get hold of the photographs? I mean, you cannot hand him in the 10x15 pics, right? Should the slides or negatives be scanned somehow?
-If scanned, it shouldn't be A4 scanner for sure. What is an average price for hi-res super-quality scanning? How much time does it take and what is, actually, this "hi-res"?Yo. If you could help me with the answers, that would be cool.
- popovich0
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- B2K0
well... first of all, you should ask and tell the photographer (author)... it's a question of respect...
- popovich0
wait, the photographer was never been in the business before. it's a chance for him to get hands on commercial photography, so I am trying to get some answers for you.
- Blofeldt0
Well. There are 2 ways of doing this.
1. The client buys the image and rights. The client owns the pic and can use where ever and when ever they like and no one else can use it. Therefore it's a one off payment from the client to you and the photographer.
2. The photographer keeps the rights to the picture. If the client whants to use the pic they have to tell you & the photographer and pays per usage.
I'd suggest you drum scan them. But I don't know how expensive this is. Phone a reprographics house to see how they do it & for a quote.
For loads of image right information I'd suggest going to Getty. http://www.gettyimages.com
- popovich0
okay, so if the client wants the copyright, and owner rights, does it mean that the client gets the negatives (films) as well? Or is it okay to just drum-scan it and hand in the 300GB copy :)) ?
- Blofeldt0
Well. I'd get the negatives copied and keep a copy for myself anyway.
Read those Getty conditions. They'll point you in the right direction.