[cc-community] CC-like video release form

zotz at 100jamz.com zotz at 100jamz.com
Tue Jan 15 21:53:08 EST 2008


> Matthew J. Agnello wrote:
>> I think it's important to limit the release to one project, only
>> because the subject is trusting me to use (and therefore release to
>> the public) only what I think is necessary for my project. For
>> instance, I can't perform an interview, get the release signed, and
>> then hand the raw footage to a friend if the release specifies a
>> project. My friend can only reuse the takes I include in my final
>> product.
>
> Please bear in mind that unless they consent not only to your project,
> but also to any derivatives of your project under the By-SA, then your
> choice of the By-SA license is little more than an affectation -- anyone
> wanting to reuse/remix your end product would need to get separate
> permission from everyone involved in the project.

Surely not if the release assented to using the released materials as per
the license?

> Which is even more
> hassle than if it were under a traditional proprietary license (where
> they would typically only have to contact you).
>
> I think this is complicated enough that CC really *ought* to provide a
> release form/process through the licensing website -- "release forms
> appropriate for use on CC-licensed projects". If you could provide these
> releases through an automatic process, much as the license terms for
> the copyright are, it would be a great benefit to the commons.

Not that I think this is a bad idea mind you, I don't think that at all.
>
> Cheers,
> Terry
>
> --
> Terry Hancock (hancock at AnansiSpaceworks.com)
> Anansi Spaceworks http://www.AnansiSpaceworks.com
>

all the best,

drew



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