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fuzzybabybunny
23rd of February 2007 (Fri), 05:08
Well, I got an inquiry from someone who wants to use all three of the photos here:

http://fuzzybabybunny.smugmug.com/gallery/1650557#80682276

My name is xxx and I am a director/producer of the feature film "Fists if Righteous Harmony". I was interested in using some of your photos for master shots for a feature film. I was wondering if there is any way that I could pay a licensing fee to use some of the photos. The specific photos are the three photos (two panoramic and one regular) of downtown Chicago. Our film is low budget, but we could afford a bit of funds for licensing, and would be happy to provide credit on the film as well.

Uhhhh.... so where do I go with this? I don't even know what a master shot is. I'm assuming it's a big scene, and they're going to use my photos as a digital background or something. I'm assuming part of this background could also have a chance of appearing in promotional items for the film. Any ideas?

http://www.the-fists.com

ssim
23rd of February 2007 (Fri), 07:45
Did they say in what context that the image would be used. Have you googled the name of the producer, the production company, etc. I would haveto have some more information to really say what I would charge.

fuzzybabybunny
23rd of February 2007 (Fri), 07:58
Did they say in what context that the image would be used. Have you googled the name of the producer, the production company, etc. I would haveto have some more information to really say what I would charge.


Ack, sorry. My original post was cut off in the middle for some weird reason. Complete post is now up.

StaticThought
23rd of February 2007 (Fri), 09:05
I would be inclined to confirm what they intend to use your shots for, making sure they are not tampered with unless you consent to it. Name your fee and go from there tbh. Also enquire about royalties I would imagine as well. The credits thing would also be a bonus.

PhotosGuy
23rd of February 2007 (Fri), 10:30
master shot Possibly as a start for CGI (computer generated imagery) to run titles/credits over. You may find some help here:
ASMP publishes information and advice on all aspects of the business of publication photography.
http://www.asmp.org/commerce/business.php
See the link in: Pricing and Estimating Resources

NPPA Cost of Doing Business (CDB) Calculator
http://www.nppa.org/professional_development/business_practices/cdb/