Using someone else's image
Thursday, May 8, 2008 by Brettman98 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I have a boot skin that I downloaded quite a long time ago and would like to use the image as a base for a new boot skin. I don't think it's right to simply use the image without first asking permission so I tried to find the person via the site. I was able to find their original boot skin but cannot find any way to be able to contact the user.
Where do I go from here? What options do I have? Should I just abandon the idea of using their image as my base?
Reply #2 Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:30 PM
You need permission only when you're wanting to distribute the work (such as upload here), or a derivative thereof.
But, as Zubaz said, if you're wanting to create the Bootskin for the purpose/s of uploading and/or sharing with others you absolutely need the artist's permissions.
**queues Jafo to find link on permissions and what proper permission looks like**
Reply #3 Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:36 PM
Your first step would be to post a request in the comments on that bootskin.
Next option is to search other skinning sites for the same person....if he's not active here he may be elsewhere, etc.
If you don't get any response at all then you'll be stuck. You'll be able to make the boot for your own use.....but will not be able to upload it anywhere publicly [or transmit/distribute privately].
One of the frustrations every skinner gets to know [eventually] is that NEXT GREAT WORK that gathers dust for the lack of permission....everyone has one [or three] somewhere....
Reply #4 Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:36 PM
It may work it may not.
Reply #6 Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:56 PM
I'll try a comment on the original boot skin and see what turns up. It's not really a big deal if I can't get the permission (I'll just go a different route) but doing things right is important.
Reply #7 Thursday, May 8, 2008 11:10 PM
Sure is....guarantees a long, happy relationship within the skinning community.....though looking at your UserID number....you've been here quite a while already...
Reply #8 Thursday, May 8, 2008 11:22 PM
Indeed I have. I don't do much skinning myself though. I don't have much "artistic" talent. Perhaps that's one of the reasons I think it's so important to give credit where it's due.
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Reply #1 Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:22 PM