Question

answer the following questions.

1. permission to use a photo is the same as permission to use a face.

a. true
b. false

1. which of the following is required when using a portrait photograph of a person in an advertisement?

a. creative commons
b. fair use
c. model release
d. public domain

1. which of the following must permissions be obtained?

a. all location photographs
b. commercial use of portraits
c. every picture featuring people
d. pictures for news reporting

1. which of the following does a model release grant permission to use in images?

a. crowded street images for marketing designs
b. crowded street images for news reporting
c. identifiable individuals for marketing designs
d. identifiable individuals for news reporting

1. fill in the blanks using the words below.

imagine you have a photograph of a ______ property you want to use on a ____ website. you must obtain a location ______ from the owner to do so.
commercial
private
property
release

Explanation:

1. Permission to use a photo covers the image itself, while using a face involves rights of publicity/likeness, which are separate.
2. For commercial use of a person's portrait in ads, a model release (written consent from the subject) is legally required.
3. Commercial use of someone's portrait requires explicit permission, as it uses their likeness for profit; other scenarios often have exceptions.
4. A model release gives permission to use an identifiable individual's likeness for commercial purposes like marketing; news reporting typically falls under fair use exceptions.
5. Private property requires a location release from the owner for use, especially in commercial contexts like a website.

Answer:

1. B. False
2. C. Model release
3. B. Commercial use of portraits
4. C. Identifiable individuals for marketing designs
5. Imagine you have a photograph of a private property you want to use on a commercial website. You must obtain a location release from the property owner to do so.