I am a beginning actor and about to get my headshots done, which will be used on everything from a web site to business cards. This early on in my career, would it be a good idea to copyright my headshots?
2007-06-17 13:58:54 · 10 answers · asked by bolinger81380 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Are you taking photos of yourself? The PHOTOGRAPHER holds the copyright to a photo, not the subject.
In any event, it would seem to me that early in your career, you would want your photo circulated as much as possible, so releasing it into the public domain might be the way to go.
2007-06-19 02:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by pob14 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like a smart idea but how often are you thinking about getting your headshots done? In two years, if your headshots no longer look like you or you're appearance has dramatically changed you will need new ones, so take that into consideration before you spend time and money copyrighting your headshots.
2007-06-18 12:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by fixing_uh_hole 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Totally unnecessary. As a beginner, you will be lucky to get people to look at your shots. I have heard of a few cases where scam websites use headshots of actors without their consent, but a copyright wouldn't prevent someone from trying that anyway.
If anything, the photographer would likely hold the rights. I wouldn't worry about it at the moment.
2007-06-17 17:56:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
customary length for a headshot is 8X10 in my view, I print mine modern each and every time i'm able to. i'm not sure which one casting directors choose, yet i'm optimistic eaither one is nice, as long as this is a actual, professional headshot and not something you took including your cellular telephone.
2016-10-09 10:12:48 · answer #4 · answered by kime 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes-- great idea.
If you plan on working alone, meaning without an agent or a modeling group behind you--- be sure to do your home work.
There are actor's guilds--- local cafe's that they meet in as well in which you can participate in their gatherings, ask business to business questions.--(before joining their group)
Go to your local college-- and ask for a meeting with the instructors of the acting department. Do NOT take much of their time as they are doing you a favor, but be rest assured, most instructors are easy-going and willing to share their input on how you can best get started with your modeling career and how to best PROTECT yourself.
I have included a couple of great websites for you to get started in.
You are the product--- protect your investments--- you are certainly on the right track.
Enjoy your career and have fun with it.
Tina
2007-06-17 14:12:45 · answer #5 · answered by Tina 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes its worth it with all the copyright infringements and misuse of uncopyrighted material. If you get them copyrighted normally you will have to sign a copyright form stating what your picture can and will be used for and if used in any other manner could result in a fine which they normally pay to you and how much you are willing to accept for them to use your picture or product.
2007-06-17 14:21:49 · answer #6 · answered by toki33935 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sure. i would. it'd be cool. just make sure that you're serious. you wouldn't want to make all those cards for nothing.
2007-06-17 14:12:48 · answer #7 · answered by SingingImp 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
don't wry about that...
2007-06-17 17:03:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No!
2007-06-17 14:22:14 · answer #9 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no.
2007-06-17 14:07:01 · answer #10 · answered by gartar55 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋