CEPIC
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CEPIC, from CEnter of the PICture industry (former: Coordination of European Agencies Press Stock Heritage), is a registered European Economic interest Grouping (EEIG) and international umbrella organization
. It representing the interests of 11 national Picture Associations in Europe and further individual Agencies in EU-Institutions and international organizations.
(WIPO). CEPIC was registered in Paris in 1999. In 2006 CEPIC became an associate member of International Press Telecommunications Council
(IPTC). Until 2009 CEPIC was known as the Coordination of European Picture Agencies. The change of the name to Centre of the Picture Industry is a result of the advancement to a more global orientation of the organisation.
s and archive
s, which promote professional photography
and footage
in Press, Culture and Illustration.
The 7 members of the CEPIC Committee are elected every 2 years by representatives of the 11 national Picture Associations.
, CEPIC works on the protection of competitive market conditions.
Another main issue is the protection of intellectual property and the payment of photographers. CEPIC speaks up for ethical code
s and for the rights of photographers and Picture Agencies.
In 2009, CEPIC issued a critical statement on the US-American Google Book Settlement
. This statement was submitted to the European Commission
in cooperation with ICOMP, the German Book Trade Association (Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels), the Internet Archive/Open Book Alliance and EBLIDA.
CEPIC is, furthermore, active in the discussion about so-called Orphan Works and supports a sector specific solution. To prevent pictures from becoming orphan works, CEPIC recommends the improvement of legal and technological means of protection.
The individual picture agencies are from Andorra, Germany, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Norway, Austria, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Czech Republic, Turkey, Hungary and the United States.
, Indexing
and Internet marketing
among other issus. Further subjects are the challenge of the New Media
, the situation of the Picture Market, its constant changes, as well as new technologies and footage.
Umbrella organization
An umbrella organization is an association of institutions, who work together formally to coordinate activities or pool resources. In business, political, or other environments, one group, the umbrella organization, provides resources and often an identity to the smaller organizations...
. It representing the interests of 11 national Picture Associations in Europe and further individual Agencies in EU-Institutions and international organizations.
History
CEPIC was founded in Berlin in 1993, where it still has its Head Office. In 1997, it received Observer Status at the World Intellectual Property OrganizationWorld Intellectual Property Organization
The World Intellectual Property Organization is one of the 17 specialized agencies of the United Nations. WIPO was created in 1967 "to encourage creative activity, to promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world"....
(WIPO). CEPIC was registered in Paris in 1999. In 2006 CEPIC became an associate member of International Press Telecommunications Council
International Press Telecommunications Council
The International Press Telecommunications Council, based in London, United Kingdom, is a consortium of the world's major news agencies and news industry vendors...
(IPTC). Until 2009 CEPIC was known as the Coordination of European Picture Agencies. The change of the name to Centre of the Picture Industry is a result of the advancement to a more global orientation of the organisation.
Structure
Currently, Picture Agencies with about photographers are represented by CEPIC. Members of CEPIC are mainly small and medium-sized companies, national museumMuseum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
s and archive
Archive
An archive is a collection of historical records, or the physical place they are located. Archives contain primary source documents that have accumulated over the course of an individual or organization's lifetime, and are kept to show the function of an organization...
s, which promote professional photography
Photography
Photography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
and footage
Footage
In filmmaking and video production, footage is the raw, unedited material as it had been originally filmed by movie camera or recorded by a video camera which usually must be edited to create a motion picture, video clip, television show or similar completed work...
in Press, Culture and Illustration.
The 7 members of the CEPIC Committee are elected every 2 years by representatives of the 11 national Picture Associations.
Goals and Activities
CEPIC promotes the exchange of information between Pictures Agencies from all over the world with its annual Congress, which takes place in another european city every year (see below). CEPIC stands for the defense of a balanced market. Contract templates and guidelines for good business relations between photographers, Picture Agencies and users are developed on a regular basis. Together with ICOMPInitiative for a Competitive Online Marketplace
The Initiative for a Competitive Online Marketplace or ICOMP is a lobbying organisation sponsored by Microsoft and based in London with a membership including various publishing and software companies...
, CEPIC works on the protection of competitive market conditions.
Another main issue is the protection of intellectual property and the payment of photographers. CEPIC speaks up for ethical code
Ethical code
An ethical code is adopted by an organization in an attempt to assist those in the organization called upon to make a decision understand the difference between 'right' and 'wrong' and to apply this understanding to their decision...
s and for the rights of photographers and Picture Agencies.
In 2009, CEPIC issued a critical statement on the US-American Google Book Settlement
Google Book Search Settlement Agreement
The Google Book Search Settlement Agreement is an agreement between the Authors Guild, the Association of American Publishers and Google in settlement of Authors Guild et al. v. Google, a class action lawsuit alleging Copyright infringement. On October 28, 2008, Google announced an agreement to pay...
. This statement was submitted to the European Commission
European Commission
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union....
in cooperation with ICOMP, the German Book Trade Association (Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels), the Internet Archive/Open Book Alliance and EBLIDA.
CEPIC is, furthermore, active in the discussion about so-called Orphan Works and supports a sector specific solution. To prevent pictures from becoming orphan works, CEPIC recommends the improvement of legal and technological means of protection.
Members
The 11 national Associations are:-
- BVPA - Bundesverband der Pressebild-Agenturen und Bildarchive
- FNAPPI - Fédération Nationale des Agences de Presse Photos et Information
- SAPHIR - Syndicat National des Agences Photographiques d'Information et de Reportage
- SNAPIG - Syndicat National des Agences Photographiques d'Illustration Générale
- NL image
- APAAI - Associaco Portuguesa das Agencias e Arquivos de Imagens
- BLF - Bildleverantörernas Förening
- SBF - Svensk Bildbyraförening
- SAB - Schweizerische Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Bild-Agenturen und-Archive
- AEAPAF - Asociacion Empresarial de Agencias de Prensa y Archivos Fotograficos
- BAPLA - British Association of Picture Libraries and AgenciesBritish Association of Picture Libraries and AgenciesBAPLA is the trade association of UK based photographic image suppliers, commercial picture libraries and agencies.-History:The association was formed in 1975 with founding members: Getty Images, Robert Harding World Imagery, Aspect Picture Library, FLPA - Images of Nature, Camera Press, BBC Photo...
The individual picture agencies are from Andorra, Germany, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Norway, Austria, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Czech Republic, Turkey, Hungary and the United States.
Annual congress
The annual CEPIC Congress is the largest picture agents event in the world. It brings together about delegates and 400 companies from 52 countries of 5 continents. Experts present reports and discuss Image CopyrightCopyright
Copyright is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, giving the creator of an original work exclusive rights to it, usually for a limited time...
, Indexing
Index (publishing)
An index is a list of words or phrases and associated pointers to where useful material relating to that heading can be found in a document...
and Internet marketing
Internet marketing
Internet marketing, also known as digital marketing, web marketing, online marketing, search marketing or e-marketing, is referred to as the marketing of products or services over the Internet...
among other issus. Further subjects are the challenge of the New Media
New media
New media is a broad term in media studies that emerged in the latter part of the 20th century. For example, new media holds out a possibility of on-demand access to content any time, anywhere, on any digital device, as well as interactive user feedback, creative participation and community...
, the situation of the Picture Market, its constant changes, as well as new technologies and footage.