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 11/08/2005 06:12:20 PM · #1
I know this is a noob question, but I really don't know how. All I have to do is put the copywrite symbol on it somewhere right? Where do I get the copywrite symbol? It's not on a keyboard. I'm getting (but don't have yet) a photoshop program. Is there somewhere on these programs where I can add the copywrite symbol to the shots? Thanks.
 11/08/2005 06:15:15 PM · #2
©

copy and paste that or hold ALT and hit 0169 on the number pad to the right (NOT the top numbers -- and NUM LOCK must be on).
 11/08/2005 06:18:36 PM · #3
You can actually get it by using it's character code. If I recall correctly ©

alt-0169 (the leading 0 is important)

edit: too slow - I was trying a few combinations before I got it

Message edited by author 2005-11-08 18:19:12.
 11/08/2005 06:20:35 PM · #4
DO keep in mind, a photograph is copyright protected and belongs to YOU the moment you take it and will forever unless you allow another to use it or sell the rights. The copyright symbol isn't necesary.

Message edited by author 2005-11-08 18:20:47.
 11/08/2005 06:22:26 PM · #5
Originally posted by idnic:
DO keep in mind, a photograph is copyright protected and belongs to YOU the moment you take it and will forever unless you allow another to use it or sell the rights. The copyright symbol isn't necesary.

But what if someone takes my photo and uses it as their own? How do I prove that it's mine?
 11/08/2005 06:23:14 PM · #6
Originally posted by A4wheelin:
Originally posted by idnic:
DO keep in mind, a photograph is copyright protected and belongs to YOU the moment you take it and will forever unless you allow another to use it or sell the rights. The copyright symbol isn't necesary.

But what if someone takes my photo and uses it as their own? How do I prove that it's mine?


you have the original...they have the web-sized photo. There are other ways to copyright stuff, but that gets expensive I think.
 11/08/2005 06:24:21 PM · #7
Originally posted by deapee:
©

copy and paste that or hold ALT and hit 0169 on the number pad to the right (NOT the top numbers -- and NUM LOCK must be on).

I didn't know that, thanks.
 11/08/2005 06:26:12 PM · #8
Originally posted by A4wheelin:
Originally posted by idnic:
DO keep in mind, a photograph is copyright protected and belongs to YOU the moment you take it and will forever unless you allow another to use it or sell the rights. The copyright symbol isn't necesary.

But what if someone takes my photo and uses it as their own? How do I prove that it's mine?


Putting a symbol on it doesn't prove its yours either, having the original does. Good reason to never delete originals and back up to a 2nd hard drive if possible.
 11/08/2005 06:29:05 PM · #9
This might help Here Also watch the rest of the movies in this series. they are really good
 11/08/2005 06:30:46 PM · #10
Yup, if ya back up the original, the EXIF data will prove when the original was shot, just like it does on here.
 11/08/2005 06:40:01 PM · #11
That's good info. Thanks guys.
 11/08/2005 06:43:03 PM · #12
LINK to a recent article I posted about copyright info... maybe it will help some as well. :)
 11/08/2005 06:46:32 PM · #13
What editing program are you using? If it's Photoshop CS I can post here are email you a tutorial on how to insert a copyright symbol or more.
 11/08/2005 06:47:50 PM · #14
If you put a copyright notice, it needs the symbol or the word copyright and your name and the year created.

You should also register your work. Otherwise, even having the original, you may not be able to prevail should you have to take legal action.


11/08/2005 06:53:56 PM · #15
If you just place the Copyright symbol on the image it doesn't do a thing.

You own any image you take but if you do not register with the US copyright office you can not file a lawsuit for damages, you can only stop the offender from using your image.

The link above tells you how to copyright a visual artwork, this includes photography.

You can copyright just one image or a collection, to file for a copyright on either will cost around $35.00 Good luck.

11/08/2005 07:43:51 PM · #16
I guess a better question would be..... What do you all do with your work? Do you register every photo, put the © character along w/ your name and date, or do nothing but keep the original?
 11/08/2005 07:47:08 PM · #17
I register all my photos every quarter.

You can submit multiple photos at once under the same fee. I just title it "Jason Jenkins collected work for 1Q 2005".
 11/08/2005 07:55:56 PM · #18
Originally posted by Jason:
I register all my photos every quarter.

You can submit multiple photos at once under the same fee. I just title it "Jason Jenkins collected work for 1Q 2005".

At $35 apiece, or $35 everytime you register?
 11/08/2005 09:16:28 PM · #19
Originally posted by A4wheelin:
Originally posted by Jason:
I register all my photos every quarter.

You can submit multiple photos at once under the same fee. I just title it "Jason Jenkins collected work for 1Q 2005".

At $35 apiece, or $35 everytime you register?

$35 per registration (but for the whole collection, not each photo!). So quarterly registration would run $140/year (plus postage and media and your time). But it's the best IP protection available.

You can do it once a year, or monthly, or however often you want to pay the fee to get them officially registered. Quarterly on a DVD sounds like a good starting point though
 11/08/2005 09:21:35 PM · #20
Or you can go herethis will explain everything.

Travis
 11/08/2005 09:52:58 PM · #21
Great information on Copyrights and how to register.

//www.editorialphoto.com/copyright/
 11/08/2005 09:57:50 PM · #22
Oh, and to answer the question. GeneralE is correct, I register in bulk.

11/08/2005 10:29:19 PM · #23
A good source of additional legal information is Nolo Press
 11/09/2005 05:10:05 PM · #24
That's a ton of great info. Thanks alot!
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