Question about Content Rights..
 

Is there a generic form I can use to have the photographer sign over the rights to pictures and videos they shot for me?

I am paying for him to photo and video and I want 100% control over the content.

Thanks

Copyright Assignment; Short-Form Copyright Transfer; Copyright Assignment Form; Grant of Rights; Copyright License



Not legal advice -- consult an attorney.

we sign papers like that for our clients

Just write that on a piece of paper and have him sign it.

You are looking for a "work for hire" agreement.

I think he can make 2257 documents to be on your name or company name as well !

Be aware that there are very strict rules as to what activities can be considered as work for hire with respect to copyright. See:

www . copyright . gov / circs/circ09.pdf

If the work is created by an independent contractor or freelancer, the work may be considered a work for hirehaonlyhaif all of the following conditions are met:

the work must come within one of the nine limited categories of works listed in the definition above, namely (1) a contribution to a collective work, (2) a part of a motion picture or other audiovisual work, (3) a translation, (4) a supplementary work, (5) a compilation, (6) an instructional text, (7) a test, (8) answer material for a test, (9) an atlas;

the work must be specially ordered or commissioned;there must be a written agreement between the parties specifying that the work is a work made for hire by use of the phrase "work for hire" or "work made for hire."

Great link. Thank you for psoting that. That should give the OP all he needs especially if he is in US or North America.