ASK & DISCUSS
INDEXAnimation copyright/ownership
11 years, 5 months ago - Gerard Gray
Hi.
I'm looking to have some animation done for a micro-budget project. An illustrator I've used before is drawing the character, which an animator will then animate. The illustrator is saying that she will work for the same contractual conditions as previous when she illustrated a children's book for me. This being that she retains copyright over the image and all uses of it. Is this the same for a film or usual conditions for animation in film? My use of the image and output for the film will be much greater than the book therefore does this change anything.
I must add this is in no way a dispute, I've just never had animation in one of my projects before.
Thank you.
Only members can post or respond to topics. LOGIN
Not a member of SP? JOIN or FIND OUT MORE
11 years, 5 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin
It's complicated. The character copyright may be her own, but the animation may vest some moral rights for the animator, but all based on your script...
Get it clear now and offer buyouts. You don't want one of them being able to block your project after you spend £x,000 on it. Illustrator - you want them working for hire - you pay them to work, you own all rights. Likewise everyone else in your production from camera assistants to musicians to whoever. You need this, or your project will become close to impossible to distribute and that's where the money is.
Response from 11 years, 5 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin SHOW