Banner Competition closed.

[Calvus]

from www.copyright.org.au

Can I use someone else's photograph in my work if I change at least 10% or make 5
changes?
There is no rule in copyright law that permits reproduction of an image if a percentage of it is changed, or if a certain number of alterations are made. If you can put the two works side by side and identify important parts from the original that have been copied, it is likely that you need permission.

[nemo1981]

so is it ok to use photos of eg. snakes and fish that we find off net or where-ever, or must they be original photos say that you take on your personal camera....

Because I downloaded some pics, but I only used little bits, not like i downloaded teh banner.
there was no copyrights on any photos I used. ???

if needed i can forward the progress pics.

[Calvus]

Hi Nemo,
Using photo's off the net is a breach of copyright, flick the photographer an email they are usually quite happy to see there photo used for such purposes.

If you a winner we will check it out before using it!

thanks  8)

[ObliVioN99]

Can you use pictures from sites without a copyright notice at the bottom of the page. Because only australian websites get free copyright protection right?
So if its not an AU website and no copyright at the bottom we can use it? Because it won't have any copyright protection

[Calvus]

ObliVioN99,
copyright is automatic for countries like au, us, uk and a few others most eu's i think? Yes there are sites out there were there will be images you can use as there is no copyright. Best bet though, if you dont know if you can use them ask or dont use...

HTH

[nemo1981]

well I have just done a major run around of emails to try and track down the photo's owners and seek permission.
Hopefully I don't get ignored, because I have no chance in hell of getting good enough photos of my own fish and even worse a chance trying to get a picture of reptiles!! :o

[Arowanaman]

You will find that most people are more than happy to give you permission to use a picture or part of a pic.  The only time that they get annoyed is when they see their picture somewhere with anothers name on it making claims to it.....

Just let them know what you are doing, that you are entering a banner comp, even give them the URL so that they can have a look how it will be used.

Regards

Glenn

[ObliVioN99]

Here's my banner entries

Still waiting for permission for some pictures.

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bg = background


ObliVioN_Banner_1: Kept plain and simple

ObliVioN_Banner_2: Added effects to the bg, but kept most of the original bg

ObliVioN_Banner_3: Made a soft bg and blended it with the original bg

ObliVioN_Banner_4: Threw lots of pictures together

ObliVioN_Banner_5: Made a new bg



Hope you like them!

note: original picture isn't as pixely and I shrank it to reduce the size for posting

click to enlarge

[ObliVioN99]

Here's an idea of what it would look like

[nemo1981]

I just changed the fonts on my last one.


I can change fonts if required if by some miracle I manage to beat those superb efforts put forward by other users. :o
Heck I don't even use photoshop, I suck. :D

Happy days. 8)

[Calvus]

love your work!

Thanks everyone for your efforts


Banner Competition closes 12.00am tonight!

Good luck  8)

[gboddis]

[Calvus]

Thank everyone for all you efforts.

Got some quality graphic artist amongst us!

Big decision which one to go with, still working it out. Will announce the winner tomorrow 19th...

Runners(2nd & 3rd) up will also get 500g of pellets for all there hard work!

Thanks

[africanman79]

Shoudn't there be a poll so the members can have a say as to what's used?.

[cichlidwoman]

have you posted the winner already - I haven't been on for awhile so I didn't see the comp until today! Can I still submit an entry....I can send it tonight....ur call.. I don't want it to be unfair to the other entries