http://www.lightstalkers.org/-hulk-filmmakers-used-0-flickr-photo An entire Lightstalkers thread via RSS/XML. en-us A friend sent this to me: When the producers of the blockbuster movie "The Incredible Hulk" needed a picture of a destroyed home for a mock newspaper, they turned to Flickr. A newspaper featured during the film's opening credits - purportedly showing destruction caused by the Hulk - features an actual image of a home damaged during a hurricane. According to The Daily Press of Newport News, Virginia, the photo is by hobbyist photographer Tony Alter, who posted it on his Flickr page. Alter's] 'Hulk' picture isn't the first to be used by professionals. In 2007, the Life Takes Visa Internet ad campaign paid Alter $150 for use of a Volkswagen Beetle picture.... Although Alter didn't get any money for his "Hulk" picture, or a place in the credit roll, he is still excited to share his pictures with anyone who's interested." "The Incredible Hulk" has now grossed $115.5 million._via c-monster Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:38:45 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/-hulk-filmmakers-used-0-flickr-photo Question: did Mr. Alter give prior permission for the house picture to be used? Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:21:22 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/-hulk-filmmakers-used-0-flickr-photo#125089 No permission was given or asked, nor money exchanged. More from PDN: When the producers of the blockbuster movie "The Incredible Hulk" needed a picture of a destroyed home for a mock newspaper, they turned to Flickr. A newspaper featured during the film's opening credits — purportedly showing destruction caused by the Hulk — features an actual image of a home damaged during a hurricane. According to The Daily Press of Newport News, Virginia, the photo is by hobbyist photographer Tony Alter, who posted it on his Flickr page. The paper reports: "[Alter's] 'Hulk' picture isn't the first to be used by professionals. In 2007, the Life Takes Visa Internet ad campaign paid Alter $150 for use of a Volkswagen Beetle picture.... Although Alter didn't get any money for his "Hulk" picture, or a place in the credit roll, he is still excited to share his pictures with anyone who's interested." "The Incredible Hulk" has now grossed $115.5 million. A shame they couldn't spare a few bucks to pay this guy for the use of his photograph. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:13:56 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/-hulk-filmmakers-used-0-flickr-photo#125092 another example of why its getting harder and harder for professional photographers to make a living. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:57:08 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/-hulk-filmmakers-used-0-flickr-photo#125131 This also shows that volume devalues a commodity... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:24:14 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/-hulk-filmmakers-used-0-flickr-photo#125136 This also came to my mind: Should Flickr not have some tutorial/general awareness material to make all the contributors aware of their rights as a photographer? Being a big archive of photography/video does Flickr not have such a responsibility? What do you feel my friends? Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:29:34 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/-hulk-filmmakers-used-0-flickr-photo#125137 If you explore your homepage you'll find a options for granting licencing rights. I just checked mine, and everything I have is copyrighted with no usage rights for anyone. Not sure how that stands up if someone wants to ignore the copyright. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:25:47 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/-hulk-filmmakers-used-0-flickr-photo#125153 You just have been Flickered: http://blog.melchersystem.com/2008/07/08/you-just-have-been-flickered/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:53:12 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/-hulk-filmmakers-used-0-flickr-photo#125155 "You just have been Flickered" Not sure if I should be honored or offended, but....thanks...I guess. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:06:39 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/-hulk-filmmakers-used-0-flickr-photo#125158 It was highlighted in red, meaning it was a stupid "hot-link":http://hobix.com/textile/. I have now edited my post to make this fact as clear as possible for you, Wes. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:11:01 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/-hulk-filmmakers-used-0-flickr-photo#125160 "I have now edited my post to make this fact as clear as possible for you, Wes." Thanks, I get it now. And yeah, sometimes I need things spelled out as clearly as possible, especially in the morning, and before my sixth coffee! I'll read through this info asap. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:38:45 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/-hulk-filmmakers-used-0-flickr-photo#125161