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10/30/2003 11:25:46 AM · #1 |
I just realized I did not put my copyright information on my first DPCPrints print... Is this important enough that I should delete it from the server, edit and re-upload?
Do YOU put copyright info on all your prints?
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10/30/2003 11:37:02 AM · #2 |
I put 'Title © 2003 - Ben Roberts' on the border of each print, so that it is there, but can be covered up by matting.
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10/30/2003 11:50:42 AM · #3 |
I like that, but how do you do it and maintain the 8x10 (or whichever) ratio of the print?
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10/30/2003 12:05:24 PM · #4 |
I do what Ben does. Lately I have also been pointing out in the description the size of the actual image area so that the purchaser knows that an appropriate mat opening can be cut to cover the border, if desired. (See this print for an example.)
A mat will typically cover a portion of the print anyway so that it can be secured to the mat. i.e., a mat for an 8x10 print will not have an 8x10 opening, but typically something smaller, like 7.5" x 9.5".
As far as the aspect ratio goes, as long as your "canvas size" (to use a Photoshop analogy) is the right aspect ratio for your desired print size, and your photo fits on that "canvas" the way you want, you are all set.
Message edited by author 2003-10-30 12:14:06. |
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10/30/2003 12:11:24 PM · #5 |
Yep, I crop at a 7.5x9.5 aspect ratio, then increase the canvas size to make it 8x10.
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10/30/2003 12:11:53 PM · #6 |
I include copyright also. When I format for an 8x10 print, I make my image crop at 7.5x9.5 and then paste it onto an 8x10 canvas to create a 1/4" border. I put my copyright/title/name in the lower right hand corner on the border area.
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10/30/2003 12:32:32 PM · #7 |
| Do you consider this important enough for me to retract and resubmit my print? Or should I simply make sure to do this on all future prints? |
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10/30/2003 12:33:31 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by toocool:
Do you consider this important enough for me to retract and resubmit my print? Or should I simply make sure to do this on all future prints? |
Personally, I would put it on my print. You never know how someone will display it. They may tape it up on the fridge :)
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10/30/2003 12:34:40 PM · #9 |
| You can also create an "embossed" copyright notice and put that in a small font in the corner of the image. |
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10/30/2003 12:38:18 PM · #10 |
| John and everyone, thanks for the input. I will be resubmitting my print later today. I'm supposed to be cleaning out the garage as I type this now... |
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10/30/2003 12:39:53 PM · #11 |
I just put my name on the prints. And I try to put it so as to not be covered when framed. :-)
As artists, I think it's important that people knoe who took the shot.
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