Question 1

True or false: Keywords assigned to photographic metadata can increase sales for stock photographers.

Accepted Answer

Keywords assigned to photographic metadata can increase the visibility of images to potential buyers and thus increase sales for stock photographers.

Question 2

A property release may be important to obtain if the property:&#10;A)Belongs to you.&#10;B)Is very commonplace and no one would expect to claim ownership (such as an oak or maple tree).&#10;C)Is a public sculpture owned by the local government.&#10;D)Is highly specific and/or famous (such as a famous dog from movie productions) and belongs to someone else.

Accepted Answer

A property release is important to obtain if the property is highly specific and/or famous and belongs to someone else. This includes situations such as using a famous dog from movie productions or a specific painting. It is important to obtain permission and a release from the owner to avoid any legal issues.

Question 3

If you want to add new metadata to the existing metadata of a photo file in Adobe Bridge, go to Tools and select:&#10;A)Create Metadata Template.&#10;B)Edit Metadata Template.&#10;C)Append Metadata.&#10;D)Replace Metadata.

Accepted Answer

"Append Metadata" allows you to add new metadata without replacing or editing the existing metadata.

Question 4

In the past, the Orphan Works Act was proposed to U.S. Congress in order to allow:&#10;A)Everyone to use everyone else's creative works without compensation.&#10;B)Everyone to use photos or other content downloaded from the Internet without compensation.&#10;C)Only libraries and educational systems to download photos or other content from the Internet without compensation.&#10;D)Anyone who has completed a good faith search for the copyright owner to use creative works without compensation.

Accepted Answer

The Orphan Works Act was proposed to allow anyone who has completed a good faith search for the copyright owner to use creative works without compensation. This was intended to address the issue of "orphan works," which are creative works that are still protected by copyright but for which the copyright owner cannot be located. This would allow these works to be used for certain purposes, such as in a documentary or for educational purposes, without fear of copyright infringement.

Question 5

Photographers can earn income from stock photo agencies by:&#10;A)Selling all rights of their photographs to the agency itself.&#10;B)Asking the agency to take over the copyright of their images.&#10;C)Earning a commission from publications contracted with clients by the stock photo agency.&#10;D)Insisting that the agency write only exclusive contracts with prospective clients.

Accepted Answer

Option C is the correct answer as photographers can earn a commission from publications contracted with clients by the stock photo agency. This means that the photographer retains the copyright of their images, and the agency acts as a middleman to license the images to clients. Selling all rights to the agency (Option A) or asking the agency to take over copyright (Option B) would result in the photographer losing control and ownership of their work. Insisting on exclusive contracts (Option D) may limit the photographer's potential for income as it restricts the agency's ability to license the images to multiple clients.

Question 6

You have asked some friends to model for some of your photos. You've set up a fun scene that you think might be promising to use someday as stock photography. You should:&#10;A)Wait until you see the results of the photo shoot to discuss the possibility of your models signing model releases.&#10;B)Ask your models to sign model releases before you begin the photo shoot.&#10;C)Wait until you find a stock photo agency interested in your photos before asking your models to sign a model release.&#10;D)Not worry about model releases at all, as the stock photo agency will take care of model releases for you.

Accepted Answer

It is important to have model releases signed before the photo shoot begins, as it ensures that you have the legal right to use the photos for commercial purposes. Waiting until after the shoot or until a stock photo agency is interested can lead to complications and potential legal issues. Always be sure to have model releases signed beforehand to avoid any confusion or problems down the line.

Question 7

What Web site has the sole purpose of helping photo buyers find copyright owners?&#10;A)Facebook&#10;B)The Photographer Registry&#10;C)Photo.net&#10;D)The Photographer's Resource

Accepted Answer

The Photographer Registry has a comprehensive database of copyright owners, making it the best choice for helping photo buyers find copyright owners. Facebook and Photo.net are social media platforms centered around photography, but do not have the same focus on copyright ownership. The Photographer's Resource is a generic name and could refer to multiple websites, making it an ambiguous answer.

Question 8

True or False: Keywords can only be assigned to photographs in Adobe Bridge. Adobe Photoshop is incapable of assigning keywords to a file.

Accepted Answer

Adobe Photoshop is capable of assigning keywords to a file through the File Info window or using the Bridge panel within Photoshop.

Question 9

When discussing the rights to publish your photograph with a prospective publisher, it is important to:&#10;A)Agree to the publication, discuss a fee, write and have both parties sign a contract, and then give the publisher your file.&#10;B)Agree to the publication, give the file to the publisher, and then discuss a fee.&#10;C)Agree to the publication, discuss a fee, and then give the file to the publisher.After the photo is published, ask the publisher to sign the written contract.&#10;D)Wait until after the photo is published before initiating any contact with the publisher.

Accepted Answer

It is important to have a clear agreement regarding the publication of the photograph, including discussing a fee and having a written contract signed by both parties before giving the file to the publisher. This ensures that both parties are aware of and agree to the terms of the publication. Waiting until after the photo is published or giving the file first without discussing a fee can lead to misunderstandings and legal issues.

Deck 14: Copyright Law