Copyrights? What to use and when
Ok, there are some lovely graphics here. Some would be great for newsletters for Master Gardeners or whomever. But my question is, what is the rule for using these photos. They must be copyrighted. I used a Bugs Bunny in one of our newsletters once and one of our MG's suggested not using it because it belongs to Disney. When do we know what is usable to copy and use and what is not? (Pardon my ignorance; I just want to do the right thing)
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Permalink Reply by Sheri - WA./San Juan Islands on -
Most of the stuff I aquire is through "sharing" and graphic sites that let you use their graphics for free. There are a lot of freeware places to go and I do go there and get tons of stuff. Also, when someone freely posts graphics on say, "Facebook, Myspace, Blogspot and Typepad" they are putting their postings in the "Public Domain".
Almost all graphic sites that create their free graphics do ask that you don't use their images "For Profit", in other words, you don't sell them and make money off of it. You can also type in your "search", "Free Graphics, Free Picture Scrap, Free Backgrounds" and so on, and pages and pages of sites will come up for you to access from. Thier sites will also "Link" you to many more free sites.
The only time I've ever heard of anyone "Getting a little heat" is when she tried to publish and sell a graphic that was still under copyright. The "Owner" contacted her company and gave her a warning and she pulled it from her publication.
From what I have heard, publications that are over 100 years old are public domain, their copyright is up. There has been a mad dash on the old postcards that are now being circulated on the internet by all the "Scrap Booking" fans. They can now legally copy, print and reuse in publications of cards, gift tags and so on. Their having a blast!
About "Copyrighting", in order for something to be under "Copyright", you have to legally file it. You can't just paint a picture, put a "C" on it and claim it's copyrighted, you must actually file it and send a check to cover the cost.
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Permalink Reply by susie martin maynard on -
Sheri- You are such a smart "COOKIE!"
Sheri Cline said:Most of the stuff I aquire is through "sharing" and graphic sites that let you use their graphics for free. There are a lot of freeware places to go and I do go there and get tons of stuff. Also, when someone freely posts graphics on say, "Facebook, Myspace, Blogspot and Typepad" they are putting their postings in the "Public Domain".
Almost all graphic sites that create their free graphics do ask that you don't use their images "For Profit", in other words, you don't sell them and make money off of it. You can also type in your "search", "Free Graphics, Free Picture Scrap, Free Backgrounds" and so on, and pages and pages of sites will come up for you to access from. Thier sites will also "Link" you to many more free sites.
The only time I've ever heard of anyone "Getting a little heat" is when she tried to publish and sell a graphic that was still under copyright. The "Owner" contacted her company and gave her a warning and she pulled it from her publication.
From what I have heard, publications that are over 100 years old are public domain, their copyright is up. There has been a mad dash on the old postcards that are now being circulated on the internet by all the "Scrap Booking" fans. They can now legally copy, print and reuse in publications of cards, gift tags and so on. Their having a blast!
About "Copyrighting", in order for something to be under "Copyright", you have to legally file it. You can't just paint a picture, put a "C" on it and claim it's copyrighted, you must actually file it and send a check to cover the cost.
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Permalink Reply by Terri Penman on -
Hjordis, great question and Sheri, what a terrific answer, thanks so much.
Yes, all of the graphics that I have posted are on the "Free" websites mentioned by Sherlock Sheri. There are a few instances where I have attempted to copy a graphic but an automatic pop-up appeared stating that the owner does not grant copy privileges. Hjordia, I am glad you are finding creative ways to use this site and I hope you post your graphics for our enjoyment.
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Permalink Reply by Jeanne Wiggins on -
You can join me on Facebook.....Jeanne Wiggins or Yard Flowers. Befriend me and you can have anything that you want. I would REALLY like my name acknowledged on the picture though. Would love to know where it actually ends up...So that I can say I've been published and where......
Terri Penman said:Hjordis, great question and Sheri, what a terrific answer, thanks so much.
Yes, all of the graphics that I have posted are on the "Free" websites mentioned by Sherlock Sheri. There are a few instances where I have attempted to copy a graphic but an automatic pop-up appeared stating that the owner does not grant copy privileges. Hjordia, I am glad you are finding creative ways to use this site and I hope you post your graphics for our enjoyment.
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Permalink Reply by Jeanne Wiggins on
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Most people will give you permission if you just ask and somehow acknowledge them in print with their pictures.
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