[Woodcarver] copyright rules etc.

[Denny Bell]

I don't see a problem either morally or ethically... but my finished carvings never seem to look like what it was supposed to anyhow!

Denny


> Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:45:54 -0700

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> From: ron at carvedbyramsey.com

> Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] copyright rules etc.

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> 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.

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> Ron Ramsey

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