ForeverEquine
12-25-2007, 01:02 PM
Hello,
In this thread I will discuss what kinds of photos are suitable to post here at Canter Culture. This is a guideline to help keep you from breaking any copyright laws. Some of you may be new to the world wide web so please be on guard and realize that the internet is not a place for free material. Taking whatever material you wish could result in severe consequences.
cop·y·right /ˈkɒpiˌraɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kop-ee-rahyt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. the exclusive right to make copies, license, and otherwise exploit a literary, musical, or artistic work, whether printed, audio, video, etc.: works granted such right by law on or after January 1, 1978, are protected for the lifetime of the author or creator and for a period of 50 years after his or her death. *taken from dictionary.com*
The internet is a wonderful place, full of beautifully captured equine images. You stumble upon a gorgeous, feathery friesian galloping across a sandy beach. You just love the image and you would like to display it as your profile image. Should you copy and post the image?
Answer: No! Under no circumstances should you copy an image that wasn't specifically taken by you personally unless you have permission from the original photographer/artist. To do so is copyright infringement and could be rectified with severe court suits and fines.
If you really, REALLY desire to post the photo, then try to contact the owners of the image to seek permission to use their material.
You fall in love with a horse that is up for sale. It is your dream horse and you want to display it as your own. Pretending to own the horse could make you friends, so you tell yourself. Should you act like the horse is yours?
Answer: No! Pretending to be something you're not will only drive people away, not make you friends. Lying is a poor characteristic and is not desired in a friendship. Be honest and true to yourself as well as others.
You absolutely love work by a specific artist and wish to post some of their art. Should you?
Answer: No, unless the artist has given you permission to do so! Taking an artist's work is one way for you to end up in BIG touble! Art and photography is their lively-hood and they take it very seriously. If the artist/photographer has given you permission, GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE! Even if you don't claim the art as your own, the artist may take offense if you do not link back to the original image or to tell the public who made the piece.
Perhaps you stumble upon a pretty photo or piece of art. You like it but would like to make it your own by adding extra designs, colors, and various other effects to it. Should you?
Answer: No! Unless you've asked the original artist or bought the rights to the image from a stock source. Altering another artist's work is strictly prohibited!
I am an artist and photographer so all above are things that I've had people do to me or to my friends. It's not a fun experience so please respect others and treat their work the same. I'm sure I didn't cover all the possibilities but these are ones I'm familiar with. If anyone else would like to embellish/add to the list you're more than welcome to give your view. Any questions that you may have can be asked without judgment and will be answered to the best of our knowledge.
Post with care.:)
In this thread I will discuss what kinds of photos are suitable to post here at Canter Culture. This is a guideline to help keep you from breaking any copyright laws. Some of you may be new to the world wide web so please be on guard and realize that the internet is not a place for free material. Taking whatever material you wish could result in severe consequences.
cop·y·right /ˈkɒpiˌraɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kop-ee-rahyt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. the exclusive right to make copies, license, and otherwise exploit a literary, musical, or artistic work, whether printed, audio, video, etc.: works granted such right by law on or after January 1, 1978, are protected for the lifetime of the author or creator and for a period of 50 years after his or her death. *taken from dictionary.com*
The internet is a wonderful place, full of beautifully captured equine images. You stumble upon a gorgeous, feathery friesian galloping across a sandy beach. You just love the image and you would like to display it as your profile image. Should you copy and post the image?
Answer: No! Under no circumstances should you copy an image that wasn't specifically taken by you personally unless you have permission from the original photographer/artist. To do so is copyright infringement and could be rectified with severe court suits and fines.
If you really, REALLY desire to post the photo, then try to contact the owners of the image to seek permission to use their material.
You fall in love with a horse that is up for sale. It is your dream horse and you want to display it as your own. Pretending to own the horse could make you friends, so you tell yourself. Should you act like the horse is yours?
Answer: No! Pretending to be something you're not will only drive people away, not make you friends. Lying is a poor characteristic and is not desired in a friendship. Be honest and true to yourself as well as others.
You absolutely love work by a specific artist and wish to post some of their art. Should you?
Answer: No, unless the artist has given you permission to do so! Taking an artist's work is one way for you to end up in BIG touble! Art and photography is their lively-hood and they take it very seriously. If the artist/photographer has given you permission, GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE! Even if you don't claim the art as your own, the artist may take offense if you do not link back to the original image or to tell the public who made the piece.
Perhaps you stumble upon a pretty photo or piece of art. You like it but would like to make it your own by adding extra designs, colors, and various other effects to it. Should you?
Answer: No! Unless you've asked the original artist or bought the rights to the image from a stock source. Altering another artist's work is strictly prohibited!
I am an artist and photographer so all above are things that I've had people do to me or to my friends. It's not a fun experience so please respect others and treat their work the same. I'm sure I didn't cover all the possibilities but these are ones I'm familiar with. If anyone else would like to embellish/add to the list you're more than welcome to give your view. Any questions that you may have can be asked without judgment and will be answered to the best of our knowledge.
Post with care.:)