In message <47c22446$0$13869$8f2e0ebb@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Peter
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> writes
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>I don't know what country you are from, but in the US any performance
>has an automatic copyright, usually belonging to the producer. Although
>at some performances you are permitted to take a photo, you may not use
>the image for most commercial purposes without permission of the holder
>of the copyright.
This is generally correct where the performance is in private. IE a
football stadium where you buy tickets to get in or generally if the
performance is on private property. In some places this includes ground
owned by the town council... ie the "public land" might count as
private for this purpose.
For street performers generally I don't think the rules apply as they
are "in public".
>For the very same reason you may not take a picture of me and use it
>for commercial purposes without my permission.
That is debatable. Taking pictures of crowds or street scenes where you
are not the primary subject is OK in some countries but not in others.
Taking pictures of crowds can get you in trouble anyway some times.
> However, if I was a "public figure" and the image was to be used for
>newsworthy purposes, the rule might be slightly different.
Again it depends... some countries have laws that say for example the
head of state, singers, film stars etc can be photographed on "official
duties" but not when "off duty". The rules are changing in many areas
due to the paparazzi.
> I would prefer not to get into a complex explanation of copyright law
Absolutely as the rules vary, some times fundamentally and some times
very subtly between countries and within a country over time
> however, the rule of thumb as sketched above is a practical rule to
>follow.
The best option is to ask the local press assn or photographic club etc.
they usually know what is required for your location
>As for your privacy statement, there is no Constitutional right to
>privacy.
Yes there is in some countries...
> Privacy rights, to the extent they exist, are judicial rules that can
>vary in different jurisdictions.
Precisely.
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