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Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by FanAddict, Oct 20, 2006.

  1. urbanstereotype

    urbanstereotype Peon

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    #21
    actually, most images arn't copyrighted. for example, images i upload, they arn't copyrighted.
    so im not too sure what you point is here?:confused:
     
    urbanstereotype, Oct 28, 2006 IP
  2. FanAddict

    FanAddict Notable Member

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    #22
    What??? As far as iv been told, once a image is 'created' it is copyright to you.
     
    FanAddict, Oct 28, 2006 IP
  3. urbanstereotype

    urbanstereotype Peon

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    #23
    yeah, but only if that person makes it so. he has to have a copy of each image and mail it to him/herself in order for it to become effective.

    and how many people do you think actually do that with every image that they upload?

    but yeah, you are right, i was just pointing out that people dont bother to use thier rights.
     
    urbanstereotype, Oct 29, 2006 IP
  4. johan-cr

    johan-cr Well-Known Member

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    #24
    And you are saying that is the only way to enforce the copyright of a picture?

    Guess what... I don't believe you...

     
    johan-cr, Oct 29, 2006 IP
  5. urbanstereotype

    urbanstereotype Peon

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    #25
    erm, that wasn't very nice. i never said that it was the only means of copyrighting, and that isn't even the point here, i was just pointing out that most people dont copyright thier uploaded images, whether they use one method or another.

    guess what.....i was only pointing out the most common meathod...

    make your contribution relevent and less hostile next time, as i wasn't saying anything bad.
     
    urbanstereotype, Oct 29, 2006 IP
  6. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    #26
    Wrong. All pictures, illustrations and original content you create have an automatic copyright. You do NOT need to do anything. There is a formal copyright process, but that is not required.

    If you use a photo where the owner has not given usage rights, you are liable for usage fees (even if you didn't know) and infringement can even be a criminal offense.
     
    mjewel, Oct 29, 2006 IP
  7. Menard

    Menard Peon

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    #27

    Well...yes, and no.

    The mailing of creative content to one's self does nothing to copyright said content. What it does do, however, is provide a verifiable time frame of creation; should someone else claim the content and have no proof of creation of said content prior to the postmark. That in and of itself is not proof, but does afford a protection.

    Even though creative content (writings, photographs, drawings) are assumed to be copyrighted upon creation, this is theoretical, as, without substantiating proof of creation (date, witnesses, etc.), such a copyright could easily be challenged or simply stolen.

    As urbanstereotype pointed out, people do not take the steps to protect themselves, and many have no idea of what rights they have with regard to their creations.

    Of course, the proper way to go about securing a copyright is to register one's content with the copyright office: http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl107.html

    With photographs, providing that they were done professionally (or by an astute amateur), a signed model release will afford additional proof of ownership of images.

    Of course, again as urbanstereotype pointed out, many people who have uploaded snapshots onto the web may not have, and most likely have not, any proof of ownership of the images other than saying that they took the pictures. In such cases, it would not be difficult for someone else to use their images, as they are not in a good position for legal repercussions.

    For additional information on copyrighting pictures, there is an article here: http://www.peterkrogh.com/copyright/main.html

    Sorry for taking this so far off topic.
     
    Menard, Oct 29, 2006 IP
  8. johan-cr

    johan-cr Well-Known Member

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    #28
    Sure you are right, I could have said it in a better tone. I am sorry for my tone in my last message...

    But i felt that you made a post where for others it could have seem like you knew what you were talking about.

    What you might be meaning is that people usually don't sue you for using pictures that you find on the internet. But if it only happends once for one picture.....

     
    johan-cr, Oct 29, 2006 IP
  9. jacobbannier

    jacobbannier Active Member

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  10. Earlgroom

    Earlgroom Peon

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    #30
    I spent ages looking for REALLY free pictures. But I found some great sites. Here they are:

    www.trulyfree.eu
    http://publicphoto.org/
    Picdrome.com
    Freemediagoo.com

    Hope this helps. :)
     
    Earlgroom, Mar 8, 2014 IP
  11. digitalpromoter

    digitalpromoter Peon

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    #31
    I guess this will help http://www.stockfreeimages.com/p1/cozy.html
     
    digitalpromoter, Mar 26, 2014 IP