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Feb 20 2008, 06:28 PM
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i did your boyfriend Group: Official Designer Posts: 3,335 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,071 |
I'm just going to say this once. Just because you cite credit to an artist for using their photos or graphic art does not give you permission to use it. You must submit written approval from the original artists before you use any of their work from now on. Quote them in your comments or send a PM to a design staff or something.
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Feb 20 2008, 07:23 PM
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cake or DEATH Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 631 Joined: Sep 2005 Member No: 223,586 |
Otherwise, the graphic/layout will be rejected?
I'm tired of seeing layouts that use deviantart images when the designer probably didn't even ask for permission to use it. It's really a simple process. (Guys, if the artist never replies to your email, take the hint and don't use the artwork/photo/whatever.) |
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Feb 20 2008, 07:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 6,349 Joined: Aug 2006 Member No: 455,274 |
I'm just going to say this once. Just because you cite credit to an artist for using their photos or graphic art does not give you permission to use it. You must submit written approval from the original artists before you use any of their work from now on. Quote them in your comments or send a PM to a design staff or something. What exactly happens if they don't? o.O |
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Feb 20 2008, 07:27 PM
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Tick tock, Bill Group: Administrator Posts: 8,764 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 333,948 |
^ They will get rejected.
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Feb 20 2008, 07:42 PM
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Adobe Addict Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 1,237 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 113,043 |
If the artist specifies that we can use their work with no conditions attached, or only as long as we credit them, do we still have to ask for permission?
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Feb 20 2008, 07:46 PM
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Photoartist Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,363 Joined: Apr 2006 Member No: 399,390 |
Like, an actual picture or scan of written approval, or the kind of written approval you can type up yourself and forge?
Rach, she said regardless of if you give credit. I dunno 'bout the no strings attached thing though. |
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Feb 20 2008, 07:50 PM
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Carpe Noctem Group: Official Designer Posts: 183 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 592,657 |
What if it's a random image from Photobucket, and we do not know of it's original location?
and also, what if it's an editorial spread from a magazine? I think it's going to be hard to get a popular Fashion Photographer's permission for a couple icons. |
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Feb 20 2008, 07:56 PM
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Addict Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,918 Joined: Jun 2007 Member No: 538,522 |
It may be fairer to limit this more to Deviantart, seeing as CB has more complaints from that networking site than any other.
Any images from Photobucket can be searched for via keywords on DA, voguexdirge. |
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Feb 20 2008, 08:05 PM
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i did your boyfriend Group: Official Designer Posts: 3,335 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,071 |
you shouldnt be taking images from photobucket. photobucket and google are not stock photo houses.
if the original creator is giving full creative license for anyone to use their shit, then just copy and paste a statement that says so. |
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Feb 20 2008, 08:11 PM
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Carpe Noctem Group: Official Designer Posts: 183 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 592,657 |
So what about fashion editorials?
I get a bunch of my pics for icons from Fotodecadent on LJ. Do I have to get credit from the poster, or do I simply post a credit to the Photographer. Sorry for all the questions, I'm really not trying to be a bother. :3 |
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Feb 20 2008, 08:28 PM
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i did your boyfriend Group: Official Designer Posts: 3,335 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,071 |
just credit the source. i think we're all okay with people using scans, because the magazine doesnt really give a shit. we're not making money from these layouts.
but a different story would be if you go on someones photography site where they have clearly said not to use their work, and you use it anyway and think just giving them credit is going to make it okay. photobucket and google images are forbidden. we dont know where these images are coming from. |
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Feb 20 2008, 08:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Designer Posts: 441 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 330,617 |
I just want to mention that sxc.hu is a good place to get stock photography. The people who submit photographs there tend to really like people to use their photos for things, and will happily give you permission (I've discovered this from experience). So maybe it would be good to look there before photobucket-ing/googling.
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Feb 20 2008, 08:56 PM
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Member Group: Member Posts: 11 Joined: Sep 2007 Member No: 575,371 |
Stock.xchng is a good source but you must read the license carefully. Some images still require you ask the photographer for permission to use it (And manipulate it in photoshop or whatever as well).
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Feb 20 2008, 10:38 PM
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Carpe Noctem Group: Official Designer Posts: 183 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 592,657 |
Thank you all so much for the tips and clarification!
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Feb 21 2008, 12:16 AM
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An original Harry Potter fan Group: Official Member Posts: 1,469 Joined: Jul 2007 Member No: 552,023 |
What about Common Celebrity pictures that are all over the web like this.-->>LINK
I have seen that picture everywhere. Or what about screen caps from t.v. shows and Movies |
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Feb 21 2008, 12:44 AM
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i did your boyfriend Group: Official Designer Posts: 3,335 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,071 |
Ok none of us give a shit about celebrity photos because half of them are out there for publicity anyway. I'm talking about taking photos and graphics from someone's deviantart or personal portfolio.
really, it's a very simple concept, people. |
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Feb 21 2008, 12:46 AM
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t-t-t-toyaaa Group: Official Member Posts: 19,821 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 11,270 |
Celebrities are a different story. You just linked a website right? Just credit that. Guys it's a simple concept. :)
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Feb 21 2008, 01:04 AM
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An original Harry Potter fan Group: Official Member Posts: 1,469 Joined: Jul 2007 Member No: 552,023 |
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Feb 21 2008, 10:50 AM
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mercenary on call Group: Member Posts: 926 Joined: Aug 2006 Member No: 447,606 |
I just want to mention that sxc.hu is a good place to get stock photography. The people who submit photographs there tend to really like people to use their photos for things, and will happily give you permission (I've discovered this from experience). So maybe it would be good to look there before photobucket-ing/googling. that is what I do |
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Feb 21 2008, 07:23 PM
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badassified Group: Member Posts: 36 Joined: Feb 2008 Member No: 621,426 |
Heck yes! Thank you :)!! I was wondering when people would get around to reinforcing the rules about using other people's artwork/stock without proper credit.
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Feb 21 2008, 08:02 PM
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Resource Center Tyrant Group: Official Member Posts: 2,263 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,306 |
Otherwise, the graphic/layout will be rejected? I'm tired of seeing layouts that use deviantart images when the designer probably didn't even ask for permission to use it. It's really a simple process. (Guys, if the artist never replies to your email, take the hint and don't use the artwork/photo/whatever.) Well, that would ideally be the case--to reject it if they have proof that the designer gave them permission, but I think we'll end up rejecting more good ones than not. I can't say for sure, but how would we know indefinitely that it's actual proof instead of them just making it up, provided that they give credit, as well? Are we, as reviewers, now have to check DeviantART for validity? |
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Feb 21 2008, 09:33 PM
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HAHA I love korn! Group: Member Posts: 85 Joined: Feb 2008 Member No: 618,986 |
Makes perfect sense to me :P
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Feb 22 2008, 10:06 AM
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Go fall off a cliff. ^.^ Group: Member Posts: 41 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 601,263 |
Good Idea. =]
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Feb 22 2008, 01:07 PM
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i did your boyfriend Group: Official Designer Posts: 3,335 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,071 |
Well, that would ideally be the case--to reject it if they have proof that the designer gave them permission, but I think we'll end up rejecting more good ones than not. I can't say for sure, but how would we know indefinitely that it's actual proof instead of them just making it up, provided that they give credit, as well? Are we, as reviewers, now have to check DeviantART for validity? no, at this point we will have made enough precaution to say we did everything possible to ensure that the work being submitted is their own, and if it isn't we're not liable. |
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Feb 22 2008, 06:21 PM
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Member Group: Member Posts: 11 Joined: Jul 2007 Member No: 550,477 |
..are you guys dumb?
just do what they're asking. it's really not that hard to ask someone if you can use their pictures i dont see why this is such a hard concept to grasp. |
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