I just wanted to take a few minutes and point out a few things of interest. I understand concerns that people may have concerning the issues related to the usage of the Anna-marie Goddard model. We have definitely stepped on a minefield with the digital clone project to some extent. In order to get AnnaMarie interested in the project in addition to offering fair compensation for her work and use of her identity, we needed to have ways to protect her livelihood and reputation. Hence the changed EULA.

The first changed area is the part about not using her for images that may damage her career. I understand that it may be somewhat vague as to what is or isnt damaging to her. I would suggest that people use her website as a guideline of the types of images that she is willing to do (or deems pornographic for that matter). If she is willing to pose for and publish certain images of herself on her website then similar images would be safe territory. I hope that concept helps in some way.

The second change is the commercial usage restriction. Overall we believe that the majority of the potential customers will not be effected by the non-commercial usage clause. Every live model that we talked to about this project was concerned about this area. They were concerned that their likeness, name and persona would have unlimited commercial usage for a low selling price. For example, if someone uses the AnnaMarie character in a game that generated millions of dollars and the character became the next Laura Croft. She would not be justly compensated for that usage with a small sales price of under $39.95 (of which she gets a portion of that). Another concern is that she not be used to endorse products or projects that she does not want to. If there is a project that requires her endorsement, persona and likeness then it is probably something that she should be compensated for.

We hope that people will see this project for what it is. Basically we are just trying to provide a very very realistic mesh using a live model for reference. If this is what you are looking for then this model is for you ( hopefully it will be:). This project will be a test to see if this type of thing worthwhile to continue in the future. I would also like to encourage those of you who have bought it to post a few images showing others the detail of the model as well as the texture maps. We really believe that this product is worth it. If not, you know that we will stand behind our 30 day satisfaction guarantee.

Sincerely,

Dan Farr
President, DAZ Productions