Say I google a picture of the Blue Man Group and vector it, then use it as my site's layout. Is a source credit on my site enough or do I have to ask the original picture's photographer permission to use his image for a vector?

depends where it's from. if the image comes from a personal portfolio like deviantart, then you definitely need permission first.

What if it comes from the BMG official site?

IMO, if the site is official and/or has a gallery for downloadable stuff, I don't think you need to explicitly ask permission unless they specifically tell you to. (Besides, they like the advertising.)

^ Aye.

As long as there are no terms stating that you can NOT take content from their webpage and use it, you should be A-OK. There may even be terms on what and how you can use stuff, in which case make sure to have a quick browse through.

It's always a good idea to leave a link to the source (as Thomas has said, sites appreciate the advertising and you're covering your butt).

i figured i should always link; just wanted to be safe than sorry. thanks!

Melissa, you should go here: http://www.createblog.com/tutorials/tutorial.php?id=299

^HEY, don't post retarded links in my resource center!

I'll warn you >_>

lulz

BAM, what do you have to say now. don't do it again xD

you guys are supposed to do this over in the community forums.

sowwy holly.

we was just having sum funz

lol its okay, Its all over with now