[Woodcarver] copyright rules etc.

[Marcia Berkall]

Personally, if I were to in any way reproduce any part of that 
photograph, I would first ask permission from the photographer.  I 
have used photographs as reference material...as a way of getting to 
know the subject.  I look at pictures of aging people, specifically 
women, so I can get a feel for expressions, wrinkles, etc.  I do NOT 
copy the photographs though. I also use anatomy books. Once I have 
some familiarity with the subject, I can then go about designing my 
own sketches or carvings...or clay models. Photographs are a great 
way to get to know the subject. My favorite reference photos are the 
ones I take myself.  I have files with lots of photos of Joe, my 
husband, making all kinds of faces, standing in different stances, 
etc.  Since we can't always manage to take our own photos,  we do 
often have to rely on those of others. As long as they are used for 
reference and not copied, it works for me. :)
Marcia (aka Mush)

At 12:45 PM 6/20/2008, Ron Ramsey wrote:



>I want to propose a situation for discussion regarding derivatives. 

>If I were to use a copyrighted photo of an animal as a reference how 

>does that factor in.  The setting and design of the carving is mine. 

>The animal obviously was not designed by the photographer but the 

>angle and framing of the shot was created by the 

>photographer.  Would that be considered a derivative subject to 

>copyright?  What if I were to use the angle of the head but change 

>the position of the body? I'm curious what your moral and ethical 

>opinions are on the subject.

>--

>Ron Ramsey

>http://www.carvedbyramsey.com

>

>Be sure to look at the incredible nature inspired art jewelry hand 

>fabricated by my wife, Karen Olsen Ramsey.  It's worth the time to 

>take a look!

>http://www.artjeweler.com


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