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07/12/2003 03:09:18 AM · #1 |
What if an existing photo was presented as being the inspiration for a challenge? For instance, the challenge could be:
- reproduce the content of the photo exactly like it is shown here or in your own way.
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- be inspired from this shot and create a new one that has some sort of link with the original.
Something along those lines...
Just a though.
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07/12/2003 03:25:15 AM · #2 |
I think that a photo as inspiration, or even a poem as I think John Setzler has suggested would make a great idea for a challenge theme. Did you have any sort of picture in mind?
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07/12/2003 06:20:47 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by DrJOnes:
reproduce the content of the photo exactly like it is shown here |
... Is actually illegal, if the photograph created creates substantial similarity with the original photograph.
Furthermore, it would be an incredibly difficult challenge: It would be impossible to use people, landscapes, buildings, cityscapes, objects.. well.. everything, really ;)
Your suggestion of doing it "in your own way" was fantastic, though.. Especially if we choose a REALLY famous photograph of some sort.
 - haje
Message edited by author 2003-07-12 06:20:56.
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07/12/2003 08:23:28 AM · #4 |
Too bad "Knock-Offs" are illegal. How about if they were done as a parody? Does anyone know the legalities in this instance? Isn't Mavrik the resident attorney?
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07/12/2003 02:21:09 PM · #5 |
Well, we could always use a photo from DPC, with the conscent from the photographer.
Or we could use old photographs- I'm sure there is something in the law that will permit that. I mean, how many poeple have been inspired from famous paintings? I'm sure we'd have the right to use a famous photo and use it as inspiration, even if it is trying to reproduce it. I mean, the reproduction will never be the same anyway.
I disagree with the fact that we couldn't use peope. For instance, we could take a famous studio shot and try to reproduce it in our own way (as close as possible to the original, or inspired from the original). Even if hte people you use in your version are not the same, the overall photo will be and that's what makes this challenge interesteing: too see how everybody would deal with coming up with their version.
I don't know about the law. But I'm sure there is something we can do without breaking the law.
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07/12/2003 02:40:28 PM · #6 |
Photos from NASA are largely in the public domain, as are many photos from the collections of the Library of Congress.
Using an existing work as a model for inspiration should be OK. Attempting to duplicate the original is OK for personal/educational use, but would be infringement if distributed for profit or used to commit fraud.
Making a parody ar satirical interpretation of a known work is legal (see MAD Magazine or any editorial cartoon).
Making a derivative work of a copyrighted image ("sampling") would be illegal if the original is recognizable, unless exempt under the satire provisions (see Andy Warhol's "Soup Cans") or incidental to the topic of the photo (inadvertent and/or background element). If it is largely unrecognizable as an individual (or individual's) work, and is incorporated into a collage or otherwise blended with other components it is probably legal.
Making a derivative work of a non-copyrighted image (public domain or licensed for this use) is fine. |
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07/12/2003 02:45:12 PM · #7 |
I kind of like the idea of copying an old painting as apposed to a photo. Of course it could become very redundant to vote on after a while but I think it would be fun nonetheless.
T
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07/12/2003 03:13:07 PM · #8 |
I recall seeing a special, on PBS I believe, a few years ago about a photographer who retraced Ansel Adam's footsteps and reproduced some of his most famous works using conventional 35mm SLR (I think). Maybe he had permission from the Adams estate. Anyone recall this or have seen or is in possession of a copy of the book? I really can't remember the guy's name, I know he's pretty famous though. Surely someone out there knows.
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