[Woodcarver] copyright rules etc.

[Linehan718 at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/20/2008 12:45:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
ron at carvedbyramsey.com writes:

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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.
-- 
Ron  Ramsey
http://www.carvedbyramsey.com


It is my understanding that nature can not be copyrighted just as an  idea 
can't.  What is copyrighted is the particular composition of the photo  and as 
such, it is protected from being reprinted anywhere, by anyone, except  for 
those with the expressed permission or right to do so.  When working  from a 
copyrighted photo as a reference for a carving, many, many photos should  be used 
and combined.  One should never fully copy anything but should  always attempt 
to bring their own style to it.  As mentioned before,  the only exception to 
this should be while you are a novice and still in your  learning phase.  When 
you have moved on from that part of your learning you  should be capable of 
creating.  Remember, you are only an artist if you  create.  If you copy, you 
are considered a forger.
 
 
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