[Leica] model release needed?

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At 03:38 PM 7/28/2005, you wrote:
>If I need papers, can someone point me to a url? I will probably end
>up shooting this, this
>coming weekend.
>
>Feli

Feli -

You will only need a model release for commercial use - if you plan 
to sell the photos themselves or the rights to use them in 
advertising.   For editorial use such as displays in the lobby or 
articles about the play in a newspaper or magazine, you don't need 
releases.  There is a fine line there because some editorial uses 
could also be considered advertising.  If you want to be safe, here 
is the ASMP short form model release (the long form would scare anybody 
off!):

SIMPLIFIED ADULT RELEASE
For valuable consideration received, I hereby grant to 
___________________ ("Photographer")
the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission in 
respect of photographic portraits
or pictures that he/she had taken of me or in which I may be included 
with others, to use, reuse,
publish, and republish the same in whole or in part, individually or 
in any and all media now or hereafter
known, and for any purpose whatsoever, for illustration, promotion, 
art, editorial, advertising,
and trade, or any other purpose whatsoever without restriction as to 
alteration; and to use my name
in connection therewith if he/she so chooses.
I hereby release and discharge Photographer from any and all claims 
and demands arising out
of or in connection with the use of the photographs, including 
without limitation any and all claims
for libel or violation of any right of publicity or privacy.
This authorization and release shall also inure to the benefit of the 
heirs, legal representatives,
licensees, and assigns of Photographer, as well as the person(s) for 
whom he/she took the photographs.
I am of full age and have the right to contract in my own name. I 
have read the foregoing and
fully understand the contents thereof. This release shall be binding 
upon me and my heirs, legal
representatives, and assigns.
___________________________________________ 
_____________________________________________________
DATE NAME
________________________________________________ 
_____________________________________________________
WITNESS ADDRESS


Hope this helps!

Tina


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