Re: [APML] OT: Buyout Rights of Images

["Robert Gendler" <robgendler@worldnet.att.net>]

Steve,
Sounds pretty typical. Lots of legal jargon but the key phrase
is non-exclusive. Thats good. You never want to sign an
exclusive contract which limits your use of the image in other ways.
I say go for it!

Regards
Rob Gendler
email: robgendler@att.net
Web Site: http://www.robgendlerastropics.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Lindsey" <stevelindsey@earthlink.net>
To: "APML" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 1:22 AM
Subject: [APML] OT: Buyout Rights of Images


> Hi guys.  Just been lurking for a long time and enjoying your wonderful
> images as I'm rebuilding my house and AP is low on my list for a few more
> months.
>
> Got contacted recently by a European film company about paying a small fee
> to use a picture of mine in a low budget film.  I don't think of my pics
as
> much in quality and don't generally mind sharing them but the language on
a
> document they sent me bothers me.  Is this typical or should I steer clear
> of any such arrangement?  I guess my main concern is my own ability to use
> and share the image myself as I like without needing their permission!  I
> deleted their name to keep them and their project anonymous.
>
> "XXX(me) hereby grants to YYYY the non-exclusive right to use the
photograph
> specified in Exhibit A, attached hereto, for inclusion in the motion
picture
> "ZZZZ" (herein after "production") and for the exploitation of the
> production in all and any media (cinema, tv, video, dvd, internet, etc.)
and
> any ancillary use or derivative works and for any profit or non-profit
> purposes. XXX(me) acknowledges that the photo may be duplicated and
> distributed in any and all manner and media throughout the world in
> perpetuity. All rights, licenses and privileges herein granted to YYYY are
> irrevocable and not subject to rescission, restrain or injunction under
any
> circumstances."
>
> What do you folks think?
>
> Steve
>
>
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