Sunday, November 12, 2017

The photographer dilema

Objectives:

  1. Maximize access to raw content (verified good video content)
  2. Minimize additional out of pocket cost
  3. Minimize complication
  4. Maximize ability to provide review

These are the following options:

Option 1: min cost, most content, lock in

  • No album
  • Sign NDA to void original contract
  • Get access to all raw photo and video
  • Get $250 back
Objective meets: 1,2,3
Objective not meet: 4

Option 2: max cost, more content, most flexible
  • Get album
  • Not sign NDA
  • Pay $450 for all raw video
Objective meet: 1,3,4
Objective not meet: 2

Option 3: Go to court - wild card
  • No album
  • Sign NDA to settle at court
  • Access to all raw content
  • Get some money back
Objective meet 1,2,4
Objective not meet: 3

Best case: win court, get most refund, content
Likely: settle prior to court with more money back 
Worst case: lose money in court, no content