I do not want to take pictures of art but of archaeological objects does this affect the copyright, surely if the museum has said one can photograph the items the photographs (of those items) are mine. The archaeological items in the museums belong to the British public and Museums are the caretakers of such items, surely that means I can use those photographs as I see fit. I know this does not apply to art work but would this apply to archaeological items?
2006-11-17 02:39:05 · 5 answers · asked by cmart 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
I know this sounds ridiculous. It never makes sense to approach it this way, but I have to suggest it. ASK. Go to the museum and ASK. If it is public domain, they would probably be glad to inform you.
2006-11-17 12:07:42 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the museum allows photography by visitors it assumes that visitors will use the photographs for personal purposes (including photographs of paintings). In general, you may use the photographs in non-commercial ways, including placing them on websites or Flickr or whatever. I suspect you might find yourself in trouble if you published a flashy coffee table book filled with the images. I'm no lawyer and can't presume to give legal advice. Searching places such as Flickr I find lots of images that match what you say you are doing.
2006-11-17 13:53:57 · answer #2 · answered by William A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the quick answer on your question is you should ask permission from crew (perferably senior crew or the curator him/herself) earlier you're taking any pictures. The very least you should enquire what the museums coverage is on taking pictures of goods. **i imagine the answer isn't obvious. sure! you should be able to take pictures for study applications, alongside with for a level theisis or for another variety of non commercial, non income making project. although, in case you should post your pictures of those products then you truthfully would develop into difficulty to copyright guidelines, that is why I suggested earlier for you to ask what the coverage is on taking pictures. in case you made it sparkling to the museum what your intentions were i.e. to post the images then my wager (and it is really a wager!!) is they might refuse to help you're taking any pictures. **Its not a question of who owns the products, its extra about your intentions in taking the images. **playstation :- I experienced as a professional photographer many years back yet i'm constructive the regulation hasnt replaced a lot if in any respect in this subject matter. IR
2016-11-25 00:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a rule, If your taking images of items not yours etc. I would ask them if you can take these photographs. If you use these images to gain money. Then you are liable for this and will be held accountable.
They allow images to be taken only if you are to soul benefactor and on the grounds your not going to distribute them for profit.
2006-11-17 02:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by Not Applicable 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To be sure that you will not get in to trouble, you should get a PROPERTY RELEASE signed by the owner of the property.
Click the link below to see a sample property release
http://www.alamy.com/property_release_form.asp
Many publishers now insist that property releases are available for pictures before they publish them..
Paul
PBPA - Paul Beard Photo Agency
2006-11-17 05:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by Eric 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋