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Please go to funkyfacestudio This is serious, we are being robbed… our copyrights are NOT being respected by a certain site Please go and favoritize funkyfacestudio’s journal entry so as many people as possible can be aware of this. THIS IS SERIOUS. Sorry, but I have posted this to ever groups that I belong to so as many people as possible can learn about the issue… Please pass it on.
Got an interesting and somewhat saddening bubblemail today. An artist who was being criticized for digital manipulating a photo and dari…
Got an interesting and somewhat saddening bubblemail today. An artist who was being criticized for digital manipulating a photo and daring to call it “art.” They wrote to me because I also work in digital art, and asked my opinion. First let me describe the Artwork in question. It had started as a photo, then was converted to a line art drawing using software. (And by the way, if that sounds easy to you, you haven’t tried. Sure the software does most of the “work”... once you find good settings for your particular image! ...and that can be a major headache!) But more than this, the Artist had gone over each section, adjusting color and gradient. This was not a lazy piece of work. I started off addressing the work: “I actually like both versions; it’s clear that some people just don’t ‘get’ that the intention is a sort of digital impressionism, not photorealism.” “I note you said ‘Photographers’ were panning it. There are some – not all – in that category who are …. er, “purists” is a nice word. Let’s use that. The purist feels that the skill and effort of capturing the perfect picture is the ultimate achievement – they and their camera vs. the world. For them, digital manipulation is a distasteful “cheat.” Maybe to smooth over a flaw or two in the otherwise perfect picture, but it shouldn’t alter the overall look of the picture (so they say.) Fine for them, but some will insist on enforcing their opinions on everyone else.” “You have started with a great photo, and then you saw more in it: it became the canvas for another work. And you’ve done a fine job. Even if you’d just “run it through a filter”, that was your decision, you made the input of altering the picture that way. (And sometimes that yields spectacular results… look up a guy by the handle “lightsmith” here. I like his name, too: he doesn’t just capture the light with his camera, he works it over in photoshop as a smith does iron.)” The artist also asked me if I had ever “gotten flack from other artists because you don’t get your fingers dirty with paint?”... “Have I gotten flack for not getting my fingers dirty? For not even using a camera? Well, not so much personally but I’ve seen it over and over in other communities. I look at it this way: The photographer does not usually sculpt or give birth to his or her subject, they do not cause the sun to rise or the landscape to teem with flora. They take what they find and use it, manipulate it, frame it and capture that wonderful image that they saw and wanted to share. I have pictures in my head… to get them out I use models created by others and software I did not write, but I carefully place, pose and arrange. I adjust the light, changing it’s intensity, color or direction (an ability some photographers would kill for!) I compose and frame my images the same way as the photographer, I just have a somewhat fantastic camera and infinitely patient subjects. ;) “ But the big question in the email was Is it Art? “To borrow/paraphrase the definition of a friend of mine (“GoofyFoot” here) ‘Art is anything created by one person capable of eliciting an emotional response in another person.’ “ “And if I were to extend it into the definition of an artist, I’d say “A person capable of creating Art, as defined above, and who does not deny the validity of someone else’s ‘art’” ... because once you cross that line, you’ve become a snob, and the only reactions you can create are unpleasant ones.” And there you go. If it makes you feel, it’s Art. It doesn’t mean you have to like it. I’ve seen plenty of Art I didn’t like. It doesn’t mean that your way of doing Art is “wrong” and you need to do it that way. But what it does mean is that however it was created is a valid way of creating Art; and you have no right to deny the legitimacy of it because techniques were used that you don’t approve of. The traditional media artist critisize the photographers for “just snapping pics of what someone else created.” The photographers criticize the digital artists for working in a medium that has “undo.” The digital painters criicize the 3D artists for “playing with digital dollies and letting software make all the art.” The ‘pro’ photographer criticizes the photographers who “manipulate their work artificially.” The ‘pro’ 3D artists criticize the hobbyist for “not making their own models.” The oil painters criticize the watercolor artists for working in a “lightweight medium.” It’s all ridiculous. I have a friend who likes to turn the tables and ask the painters if they bind their own brushes and gather and mix their own pigments. After all, if you don’t you’re taking credit for work that is partially someone else’s. ;) Art comes in all flavors. And while it is part of redbubble’s massive organization problem, it is also one of the things that makes redbubble great. They (almost) got it all. I would never go to a photography-only site, but I’ve seen some awesome photos here that I’m glad I didn’t miss. Excuse me, I should have said “I’ve seen some awesome Art here that I’m glad I didn’t miss.”
Got your attention? The problem is, I haven’t got one, but other people do. As I was growing up, my mum said “if you are gay, it doesn…
Got your attention? The problem is, I haven’t got one, but other people do. As I was growing up, my mum said “if you are gay, it doesn’t matter, I love you” so many times I asked her if she wanted me to be gay. (I’m not) I grew up hearing about the conflict other people had, in other countries, with a mother who would do what she could to help (via Amnesty International). The old ‘best friend’ story-one of my oldest friend, who’s known me since she was two, finally came out a few years ago. We asked her what took her, cos we all knew: even in the most accepting environments, it’s not easy. I knew from the first 5minutes of meeting the BF’s mate (on the goldcoast last year) he was fully homophobic. I promptly told him if he went on about it anymore, I’d assume he was gay. Protest, protest. He protests too much. Then, the BF’s mate was down on the weekend. For the week. And again, proceeded to go on about it. To make jokes. (amongst the swearing, shopping sprees to Armani, and clouds of deodorant. Then hours on xbox). I’d had it up to here. I told him in no uncertain terms that people I love are gay, friends and family. They may not be here now, but I can’t laugh at jokes like that, because if they were there, I’d be insulting them, and he was insulting me by talking like that about gay people. That here in Sydney, people are tolerant of gay people, and don’t make a big issue about it. And I won’t let him be around my friends, hearing him talk like that. Of course, he has no ability to reply here. He promises he’s joking and wouldn’t say those things around anyone else. He knows it’s not appropriate. (not around me either buddy) I’m doing the parent-child thing telling him off. But you know what? I just read in the paper a guy and his partner (who I went to school with) have been bashed. His partner needed surgery, and will never look the same. The police said there’s not much they can do. They had to fight to get the CCTV footage, before it’s written over. The thieves took their phones and have called his mum, telling him they’ve killed her son. That is sick. Did you know something like 90% of bashings are sexuality related? That figure may not be 100% accurate. All that matters is that it’s happened to two people too many. If the police’s attitude is like that, many more too many. We as artists have a voice, and t-shirts to raise awareness, to design images and slogans that promote goodness in the world. I’m saddened that violent images perpetuate. That violence has been cool. Call me a hippy, but though love is sometimes seems harder. but it’s worth the effort. It takes effort. but it actually makes our lives better. There is another person to love, rather than hate in our world. Ironically, (as I say ‘tolerate’) I couldn’t stay at home with a person speaking like that in the house. I do not tolerate that talk. I told him what I’d thought, and out of respect to the BF, didn’t kick him out-it was good timing for me to take a holiday somewhere else. I think that sent the message, despite the fact I didn’t change his opinion (I can’t make him). I’m not sure what else to say, but if you have a problem with gay people, get over it. If you can’t quite do that, go play football, hit a punching bag or rev your car that little bit louder. We know you’re macho enough. We’d probably like you anyways, if you weren’t. Seriously, that behaviour is better than hurting someone we love. Knowing that, maybe we can laugh about how silly those people were, to once behave like that, and enjoy a better reality. That includes you.
Holy cow, what was that utterly brilliant little animation that just appeared while the tech guys were cranking the handle that powers th…
Holy cow, what was that utterly brilliant little animation that just appeared while the tech guys were cranking the handle that powers the site? I’ve no idea, but you can see it again right here. Please feel free to embed this in your blog/site etc etc / This is almost worthy of a series, well, maybe one more. Look out next week kids. onetonshadow Here is the first in the series that isn’t a series yet
I found out about this ludicrous proposed law on Red Bubble...
I found out about this ludicrous proposed law on Red Bubble and wanted to let everyone else know what they can do about it! If you have not heard about the Orphan Works Act, then you should research it and speak out before it is too late (especially if you are an artist, writer, and/or musician)! No, this Act is not about displaced children or found animals. It revolves around works of art (including fine art, photography, writing, music, etc.) that are not registered with newly proposed agencies. ANY work not registered would be considered in the public domain. This is a dangerous concept and just goes to show how greedy and capitalistic our society, government, and big businesses have become. According to GoPetition.com: “If the Orphan Works legislation passes, you and I and all creatives will lose virtually all the rights to not only our future work but to everything we’ve created over the past 34 years, unless we register it with the new, untested and privately run (by the friends and cronies of the U.S. government) registries. Even then, there is no guarantee that someone wishing to steal your personal creations won’t successfully call your work an orphan work, and then legally use it for free. In short, if Congress passes this law, YOU WILL LOSE THE RIGHT TO MAKE MONEY FROM YOUR OWN CREATIONS!” We would be forced into a world where big business can bully us and use whatever they wanted and not be penalized for it. And, this law not only affects artists, writers, and musicians. It also affect the everyday consumer! If you are planning to get your the photographs of your cousin’s wedding developed at a Wal-Mart or other big box retailer, then you better be prepared to get every image copyrighted or you may just end up seeing them on Wal-Mart’s billboards! Gone would be the days of having rights the minute you create something. Now, if you don’t pay to protect it, then it is like no one created the image and it is up for grabs! Who wants to live in this kind of world other than greedy politicians and businesses? And, it does not surprise me that this has all happened under the Bush administration. Who were the idiots that voted for him and thought he would do us some good? Well, seems like the joke’s on YOU! In an April 10th article in Animation World Magazine, award-winning animation producer/director and speaker, Mark Simon, writes: “It is currently against international law to coerce people to register their work for copyright because there are so many inherent problems with it. But because big business can push through laws in the United States, our country is about to break with the rest of the world, again, and take your rights away. With the tens of millions of photos and pieces of artwork created each year, the bounty for forcing everyone to pay a registration fee would be enormous. We lose our rights and our creations, and someone else makes money at our expense. This includes every sketch, painting, photo, sculpture, drawing, video, song and every other type of creative endeavor. All of it is at risk! If the Orphan Works legislation passes, you and I and all creatives will lose virtually all the rights to not only our future work but to everything we’ve created over the past 34 years, unless we register it with the new, untested and privately run (by the friends and cronies of the U.S. government) registries. Even then, there is no guarantee that someone wishing to steal your personal creations won’t successfully call your work an orphan work, and then legally use it for free.” So, what can you do about it? Well educate yourself on the issues, write to your congress men and women, and sign as many petitions as your can. To get your started, check out this petition, which I have already signed: Say ‘NO!’ to the Orphan Works Act on GoPetition.com Also, be sure to check out these resources for more information: Say ‘NO!’ to the Orphan Works Act on GoPetition.com Mark Simon’s Mind Your Business: You Will Lose All The Rights to Your Own Art IPA Orphan Works Resource Page for Artists U.S. Copyright’s Office Orphan Works Page ASMP’s Update on the 2008 Orphan Works Act You can also find more information about the Orphan Works Act on Red Bubble: Helen Bascom’s Protect Your Copyright – URGENT ACTION REQUIRED Erin Jay’s Something every artist should know about! Crockpot’s The Orphan Works Act of 2008 ~ RELEASE WanderingAuthor’s Writers’ Concerns bchrisdesigns’ Say ‘NO!’ to the Orphan Works Act The Red Bubble forum dedicated to this discussion Say No to Orphan Works Thread @ Burst Anime and Manga Mike Cressy’s IMPORTANT! READ AND ACT NOW!!!
UPDATE 3rd June 2008 – DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE HOME OFFICE RESPONSE and keep…
UPDATE 3rd June 2008 – DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE HOME OFFICE RESPONSE and keep a copy with you at all times! / / NOTE ESPECIALLY THE 2ND PARAGRAPH / / UPDATE 22-May 08 – FREE DOWNLOAD, UK Photographers Rights Guide. This is written by a Lecturer in Law. Scroll down the page and there is a link to right-click on and ‘save target as’. The guide also contains a useful section on copyright and the photographer. The page has a number of other useful links. / / If all of us UK Bubblers wrote to the Home Office expressing our disquiet and asking for clarification, it might have an impact. / / the address is: / / Home Office / Direct Communications Unit / 2 Marsham Street / London SW1P 4DF / / Original Posting / / The debate continues to rage within the UK concerning taking photographs in public places. / / THIS BBC NEWS ARTICLE is very revealing and helpful, especially this quote from Austin Mitchel MP, “Mr Mitchell, himself a keen photographer, was challenged twice, once by a lock-keeper while photographing a barge on the Leeds to Liverpool canal and once on the beach at Cleethorpes. / / Photographers have every right to take photos in a public place, he says, and it’s crazy for officials to challenge them when there are so many security cameras around and so many people now have cameras on phones. But it’s usually inexperienced officers responsible” / / It might be worthwhile carrying a copy of the article in your camera bag at all times. / I know I will be! / / DOWNLOAD A WORD DOCUMENT VERSION OF THE ARTICLE HERE /
Artist’s Statement I …
Artist’s Statement I am Mariam Muradian, the Artist/Painter of The Genetic Bill of Rights Painting Series. This is my statement. I was born an Artist. My Father was a cellist, artist, mathematician, and composer. My Mother was a concert pianist who wanted to be a doctor (who later attended the University again in her 50’s and became an HIV/AIDS researcher.) My parents always encouraged and nurtured my gift. I am a formally trained artist, alumni of The School of The Art Institute of Chicago and La Universidad Literaria de Salamanca, Leon, Spain, among other fine institutions of higher learning. My degrees/course work is in Fine Arts, Foreign Languages & Literature, Linguistics, International Studies, Educational Leadership: Instructional Technology Systems Design, Cognitive & Behavioral Science, Human/Computer Interface Design. I have had many opportunities in my life; have lived and studied many places in the world. My collaborations with C.C. Arshagra on this Genetic Bill of Rights Painting Series, and other art/life endeavors, have been the most rewarding and important of my career and of my life’s contribution to the human race. I immediately knew how important it was to paint the Genetic Bill of Rights when C.C. introduced the idea to me in 2006. I was uniquely qualified in that I have dealt with a rare, aggressive metabolic disease my entire life. As I progressed through the series, I progressed through blindness, a side effect from a prescribed heart drug. I am 100% dependent on a multi-lead permanent pacemaker; I am a cyborg and thus I have been wrestling with and living these precepts/choices my entire life. Art at its best mirrors life and gives hope to those who will see. When you see the Genetic Bill of Rights, you realize that these and all rights come down to the individual, because if you don’t have control of your body, you can’t master anything outside yourself. We all interface with technology at different levels. Individually, whether the circumstance is deciding on medical care or replacement/enhancement, ethics, policy, life or death, the food we eat, or simply how to survive while living in a developing country; we each must grow into a level of accountability where we can assert our rights in regards to those choices. “Choice is will.”~ C.C. Arshagra If you don’t know that such rights exist, you’re not going to be able to make a choice/decision when you’re confronted with that technology, on whatever level. For your YES to be yes, and your NO to be no, for any combination of grey thereof, or for any foundation of belief ….you must know your fundamental rights. I consider this series my most significant artistic and social achievement. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to paint these. I trust that these artworks will go on to freely live, travel, and speak their intended message to inform, inspire, and motivate responsible species of the biodiverse world. Mariam Muradian / June 2008 / Mariam Muradian / Artist, Author / mariam@thebigboxofcolors.org / www.redbubble.com/people/muradian
Ok, so while everyone else at Uni has been enjoying their winter break and sleeping in until lunch time, I’ve been battling the freezing …
Ok, so while everyone else at Uni has been enjoying their winter break and sleeping in until lunch time, I’ve been battling the freezing frosty Tasmanian mornings riding into school each day for my winter school Gallery Studies course. Today we were mainly talking about marketing and communication, but at some point the discussion turned towards copyright issues. / I was stunned at how little my fellow artists understand about their own rights to their work. / I figured their will certainly be people here on the Bubble who might not understand their rights and obligations as an artist. / Below is a link to the Australian Copyright Council, where you can find all the information you need regarding the rights and integrity of your art. If you don’t know anything about your rights as an artist, then please take the time to read through the articles on the ACC website. / I only bothered to learn my rights after an incident 3 years ago, I was lucky, but there may be others who won’t be so fortunate if an unforeseen issue arises. This is your profession, it’s your responsibility to understand your rights. / ACC Website / Some key points about Copyright in Australia are: Copyright protection is free and applies automatically when material is created. There is NO registration system for copyright in Australia Copyright does not protect ideas, information, styles or techniques Copyright does not protect names, titles or slogans There are no general exemptions from copyright law for non-profit organizations There are some situations where copyright law allows people to use copyright material for their own personal use, but these are narrow and specific Generally, Australian copyright law applies to actions that take place in Australia, even if the material used was created or first published in another country. ACC Website Hope everyone is well. :) / – Cam.
6 August 2008 Call for entries: Submit your human rights photographs now The 2008 Human Rights Photography Competition is now open….
6 August 2008 Call for entries: Submit your human rights photographs now The 2008 Human Rights Photography Competition is now open. The competition, which is being run in association with the Human Rights Medals and Awards, shares this year’s official UN Human Rights Day theme: ‘Dignity and justice for all of us’. “We’re searching for photographs that both reflect the theme of the competition – Dignity and justice for all of us – and provide a unique approach to a human rights subject,” said federal Human Rights Commissioner, Graeme Innes. “In reflecting the theme, an image might record a moment that celebrates dignity and justice,” said Commissioner Innes. “It might illustrate fundamental rights and freedoms being recognised, or it might simply capture an observation of what human rights means to the photographer and, for that matter, the viewer.” International Human Rights Day on 10 December 2008 marks the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The official theme supports the vision of the Declaration as a commitment to universal dignity and justice, and reinforces the fact that human rights are an inextricable part of our lives. The three categories for the 2008 Human Rights Photography Competition are: Under 18 (male), Under 18 (female) and 18 and above (age at 30 June 2008). Winners, highly commended and shortlisted entries in each category will be placed on the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission website and exhibited at the Human Rights Medals and Awards ceremony at the Sheraton on the Park Hotel in Sydney on 10 December. Winners will also be presented with their prize at the ceremony. Competition information: www.humanrights.gov.au/photo_comp / Ph: 02 9284 9618 Entries close: Close of business Friday, 31 October 2008 Prizes: Winners: $500 voucher at Digital Camera Warehouse / Highly commended: one year subscription to Australian Photography Magazine Awards ceremony: Wednesday, 10 December 2008, Grand Ballroom, Sheraton on the Park Hotel, Sydney Tickets to awards: Ph: 02 9284 9618 or hrawards@humanrights.gov.au / $65 or $40 concession. Includes two course luncheon, drinks and entertainment The 2008 Human Rights Photography Competition is sponsored by Digital Camera Warehouse, Australian Photography Magazine, Vision Graphics and Actnow.com.au. Media contact: Brinsley Marlay on 02 9284 9656 or 0430 366 529
i received an application for a job i was advertiseing through the internet from a british asian- here’s an excerpt: ”....my parents…
i received an application for a job i was advertiseing through the internet from a british asian- here’s an excerpt: ”....my parents are from India, I was born in England and have lived here ever since. By birth I am a Muslim, my parents decided this for me, I didn’t choose this ;) and I do not practice this. My former wife was a Christian and I believe all religions have a place in society. I visited Moscow last year and I very much like the city. / I am very serious about moving to Moscow and so I hope you will read my CV and give me an opportunity to work for you….” how wrong is it that he has to apologise for being a muslim? is this normal. germans certainly don’t feel the need to do it.
Did you know you can see what is selling on RedBubble right now? Community >> Act…
Did you know you can see what is selling on RedBubble right now? Community >> Activity >> Sales This section shows up to the minute updates of works sold on RedBubble. If you ever wanted to know what the recent best selling items are, this is the place to keep tabs of.
Hello, A while ago a little birdy requested I put together a tutorial about how ‘robot rights’ was put together. So here goes. This…
Hello, A while ago a little birdy requested I put together a tutorial about how ‘robot rights’ was put together. So here goes. This is the t-shirt : Step 1 – The Idea and the Process Every t-shirt design starts with an idea and every t-shirt design ends up differently than originally planned. This is because the process almost always throws up a new opportunity, something unexpected will happen or another idea will strike mid-way and change the way things are going. This is why, for me, the idea and the process are the most important things when designing a t-shirt. Most of my designs will take a few hours a day over several days to put together. I love wallowing in the process; it’s a pleasure. It’s great to put something away and come back to it with a fresh pair of eyes and then agonise over the composition or become anal about trivial details and colours. When I started working on robot rights the idea was simply this : to use an existing photo but explore compositional techniques which ‘break the frame’. Step 2 – The photo I started with the cropped photo and an uncropped black and white version of the photo as two layers in photoshop. I worked at full resolution (10 megapixels). This is the cropped photo : / This is the black and white photo, uncropped : / This is the two photos sitting together : / Step 3 – Selecting ‘break out’ elements After much umming and arring, two pieces were chosen and cut out as the break out bits. They were chosen because of their diagonally opposite relationship to each other so that the composition retained balance and the placement further enhanced the left to right diagonal perspective in the image. The cut outs are shown here, each had it’s own layer. / / Step 4 – Removing background stuff This process was the same for the tree and the graffiti, so I’m just going to show the graffiti. Because the image is black and white, things were a little simpler, but this technique should work for colour images too. First off I needed to increase the contrast so that the graffiti would emerge from the surrounding stuff. For improving contrast I use curves. I love curves. In the image below you can see a distinctive ‘S shape that I have manipulated in the curve (it starts off as a straight 45 degree line), this increases contrast but also allows you to control how much and where. Click here for a comprehensive tutorial on curves and levels To adjust curves, go to : Image>Adjustments>Curves / / I then switched to levels to increase the contrast further, note that I have slid one of the tabs at the bottom of the histogram inwards to get maximum effect; Image>Adjustments>Levels I then used curves one more time. Image>Adjustments>Curves So that’s starting look pretty good and ready for the next step using the selection tool. Step 5 – The Selection Tool The final thing to do is remove the background stuff. To do this I used the selection tool. / / Select>Colour Range I used the eyedropper and clicked on the darkest area of the graffitti, the preview window shows what will be selected from the image, by adjusting the fuzziness slider you can see how much of the image will be selected. I maxed out the fuzziness slider and got a very clean selection. I hit ‘ok’ then inversed the selection (Select>Inverse) and hit ‘delete’. Perfect. I did the exact same process for the tree and had to go in with the eraser tool to remove the powerlines which had also been selected. The final layout is below. I then saved out a copy as a png file, opened up the trusty RB T-Shirt template and resized my png to 2400 pixels wide (Image>Image Size). I then dragged the resized png onto the template, placed the image where I wanted it, deleted the template layer and saved the file for upload to RedBubble. Fini.
A bit late I know but hey I’ve been busy and on holidays. It certainly has been amazing month photographically for me. Getting the 5D…
A bit late I know but hey I’ve been busy and on holidays. It certainly has been amazing month photographically for me. Getting the 5DmkII a few weeks back and today finally received my delivery from Really Right Stuff of their incredible ball head, L plate and pano elements package has really given me an ultimate setup. So finally I’m equipped to enter the wonderful world of panoramic photography without parallax error. So I’ve been spending a modest fortune of late so it been nice to sell a bit over the Christmas period to offset a few costs. Often I have work sitting in galleries all year then come Christmas whamo things start moving. Certainly gave the calendar thing a big push this year printing out absolutely heaps for friends, family and work mates. Ended up getting 56 of them made up, 8 going as gifts, 11 discounted to family for them to give as presents and the rest full price 5 of these being straight from rb. I left lots on tables at the 5 different schools I teach at and interestingly I didn’t sell a single calendar to anyone I didn’t already have an existing relationship with. I can only presume this was due to the comparatively high price as compared to mass produced calendars. It always so amazing when someone values and enjoys a work so much that they decide to spend there hard earned cash and put it on their wall. In December/ Jan I’ve sold: A medium mounted print of Powlett River to a mystery buyer. An 8”x12” framed print of Cloudburst Corner Inlet at a gallery in Meeniyan. A 6”x8” framed print of Corral Peak at a gallery in Box Hill. Two 6”x15” framed prints of Sealers Cove in galleries in Box Hill and Foster. A 6”x8” framed print of Tidal River Reflection at a gallery in Foster. An 8”X12” framed print of Cora Lynn Falls at a gallery in Warburton. And an 8”X12” framed print of Cement Creek at a gallery in Warburton. Oh I also sold my first ever framed print on the bub this morning a large Tidal Reflection to a mystery buyer so thank you whoever you are. On top of this I have sold 52 cards, postcards and panocards (outside of the bub), been featured 12 times and placed in the top 10 in three challenges. Thanks as always to everyone for their support and encouragement. I regularly get asked about how to sell stuff. Basically it’s a lot of hard work. I’ve spent a small fortune framing a lot of work and each new area/ gallery I visit generally requires more framing of localized content. Driving there setting up times to meet, rejection, large lengths of time without selling anything, damaged stock for which you generally foot the bill, occasional rude staff, and lots of time. Galleries like to regularly put new stock on the walls so I regularly swap stock over which all takes time, money, petrol and patience. Of course it’s all on consignment so there is a fare bit of paper work that you have to keep on top of. Occasionally you’ll have a good month which is nice but this is the exception not the norm. There are certainly easier ways of making a dollar but few which are as satisfying. Cheers Trav
I was recently asked how I make my watermark on my images so I thought this may come in handy for others too. Remember though, that this …
I was recently asked how I make my watermark on my images so I thought this may come in handy for others too. Remember though, that this is just my method. there may be other ways out there too. In a steps process of making a custom watermarking brush and then watermarking an image with it. (this is all done in photoshop) / Say you have your image, all ready… 1. Make a new layer on top of the image you want to add the watermark to, 2. Open a new page to make a brush on, 3. Get the text box and choose a nice neat font, 4. Type ’ © ’ (hot keys = press and hold down the ALT key while typing in 0169) / and your first and last name or business name, / then 5. Flatten that layer, customize that with a logo, an underscore above it for titles to sit on, etc, 6. Flatten all that when you’re done customizing it all, 7. Select the space it occupies tightly, / then go 8. Edit>Define Brush and save it as a brush in your photoshop. / then 9. Go to the image, get the paintbrush tool on 100% opacity, and on the new layer that on your image, put the copyright in the corner or wherever you want it, Option: Maybe add the title of the image with the text tool, / now flatten the title into the copyright by going Layer>merge down / and then 10. Right click on the copyright layer, go Blending options and make the layer less intrusive on the image, 11. Flatten all the layers, save it. / (i save the copyright version of each image separate so i can sell prints without the copyright on it at all if requested)
...Than have an orgasm I wonder if animals like dogs, mon…
...Than have an orgasm I wonder if animals like dogs, monkies or even snails can have orgasms? My writing is getting softer and sloppier like a dick after cumming maybe I should just go with the flow, so to speak, my style might be changing with age… All I know is that… I want to write like This again… Find that balance between hard/soft, dark and light. There’s some personal shit going on right now I’m just not ready to share yet… It’s weird but memories are so much easier to write about.
Hi, Is the customer always right? I’ve been pondering this for quite a while. Years really. In professional life we’re often tra…
Hi, Is the customer always right? I’ve been pondering this for quite a while. Years really. In professional life we’re often trained to conform – to be neutral. The customer is right – don’t show emotion. Be professional. Be constrained. Don’t be yourself. Take a ‘beating’ if you need to. But is this right. Is it right for the world? Is it right for RedBubble? I’m a massive believer in trade and commerce. But in my ideal world all transactions would first and foremost be based on mutual respect. There’s not one servant (shop keeper) and another master (customer). Rather there’s two people who will both benefit from an exchange – and both work towards making the exchange happen with good grace. So I’ve started to experiment a little with RedBubble … to show a little more emotion. I want to move away from the paid staff of RedBubble being servants to the members of the site – rather we are partners with the members. I’m not sure if this is a sensible approach … all my corporate training says NO! But I do like to experiment. And I’d like your thoughts. What sort of personality should RedBubble have? Should it have one voice? Or should all of the staff speak with their different voices? Should we be neutral? Should we try to occupy the traditional mould of ‘professional’? Cheers, Peter P.S. Here’s a t-shirt design by Cimmerrian that made me smile:
I have had a few people ask me about the rights of photographers in Australia, I have these references from the Arts Law Centre of Austra…
I have had a few people ask me about the rights of photographers in Australia, I have these references from the Arts Law Centre of Australia. There is also a print out for every Australian photographer that they should carry around. I will put the link on here as well. The one rule i go by is to respect the person you are taking a photo of and people of authority. / . / Street Photographers Rights / . / Taking photographs in a public place / It is generally possible to take photographs in a public place without asking permission. This extends to taking photographs of buildings, sites and people. There are, however, some limitations. / . / Photographing people / . / There are no publicity or personality rights in Australia, and there is no right to privacy that protects a person’s image. Existing privacy laws are more concerned with storage and management of personal information and are of limited relevance to the present issue. / . / There is also currently no tort of invasion of privacy in Australia, but in ABC v Lenah Game Meats (2001) the High Court did not exclude the possibility that a tort of unjustified invasion of privacy may be established in the future. Based on this view, the Queensland District Court found in Grosse v Purvis (2003) that a tort of invasion of privacy had been made out on the facts and awarded the plaintiff damages. However, this case concerned a long history of harassment over many years and has limited application. As a result, taking photographs of people in public places is generally permitted. / . / Photographing people for a commercial purpose / . / If you are using your shots for a commercial purpose, such as for an advertising campaign, you should obtain a model release form signed by the subjects you are photographing to ensure you have authorisation to use their image to sell a product. See the Arts Law information sheet “Unauthorised Use of Your Image” for further information on defamation, passing off and trade practices law. A sample photographer’s model release form is also available on the Arts Law Centre of Australia website. / . / Photographing people on private property / . / There is no restriction on taking photographs of people on private property from public property. According to Victoria Park Racing and Recreation Grounds Co Ltd v Taylor (1937) there is no freedom from view, so people who are photographed on their property from a public location have no legal claim against you if what is captured in the photograph can be seen from the street. The same applies to photographs taken from private land when you have permission to take photographs. You should be careful that you are not being a nuisance and interfering with someone’s right to use and enjoy the land (see the case of Bathurst City Council v Saban (1985)). / . / Can taking photos be a criminal offence? / . / The Summary Offences Act 1988 (NSW) outlines a number of circumstances where a person’s privacy must be respected. For example, it is an offence punishable by a fine or imprisonment to photograph a person to provide sexual arousal or gratification if the person is undressed or engaged in a private act in circumstances where a reasonable person would reasonably expect to be afforded privacy, and he or she has not consented to being filmed. A private act includes using the toilet, bathing and engaging in sexual activities not ordinarily done in public. Similarly, the Surveillance Devices Act 1999 (Vic) and Surveillance Devices Act 1998 (WA) make it an offence to photograph a “private activity” without the consent of the subject. / . / The Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) also makes it an offence punishable with imprisonment to be in or near a building with intent to peep or pry upon another person. It is also an offence to stalk a person with the intention to cause fear of physical or mental harm. In serious cases, this may lead to an application for an apprehended violence order (AVO). / . / Also be aware that any photography construed as child pornography can result in criminal charges. For example, the Criminal Code 1899 (Qld) makes it an offence to take any “indecent” photograph of a child under the age of 16 without legitimate reason. You could face significant jail time, especially if the child is under 12. Similar provisions apply under the Criminal Code (NT), Criminal Code 1913 (WA), and the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (SA). / . / Photography of landmarks, buildings, monuments / . / There are provisions in the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) that allow people to take and publish photographs of buildings, models of buildings, sculptures and other works of artistic craftsmanship without infringing copyright. See below for more detail. / . / However, photography is restricted in some areas by local councils or authorities. For example, the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority Regulation 2006 (NSW) prohibits a person from using a camera for a commercial purpose in a “public area” without the Authority’s permission. This applies to any part of the foreshore area that is vested in or managed by the Authority and the public can use, including Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, the Rocks and Luna Park. Non-compliance can result in a fine. A person who causes annoyance or inconvenience to other persons in a public area must leave the area when requested by a ranger or a police officer, who may remove the person with reasonable force if they fail to do so. Provided the ranger has warned you that failure to comply with the request is an offence, you can face a fine. For more details, contact the Sydney Foreshore Authority (http://www.shfa.nsw.gov.au). / . / Similar provisions and penalties exist for Sydney Olympic Park, prohibiting the use for commercial purposes of a camera and causing annoyance or inconvenience to other persons (Sydney Olympic Park Regulation 2001). Furthermore, an authorised person may confiscate a camera used in contravention of the Regulation if he or she has directed you to stop using it and you continue nonetheless, although force cannot be used. If your camera is confiscated, you should be issued a receipt indicating the date and time when it was taken. It must be returned to you or delivered to a public pound within 24 hours after confiscation. If delivered to a public pound, you must be notified in writing of the address. Also keep in mind that you must abide by the admission conditions on the entry ticket to events and sports grounds, including Telstra Stadium, Sydney Showground, Sydney SuperDome, Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. For more details, contact the Sydney Olympic Park (http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au). / . / Other penalties and provisions may exist for other areas in other States and Territories. / . / Restrictions may also be imposed by Local Councils on premises under their control, such as swimming pools. Following public concern and outrage due to “incidents” involving the photography of unwilling bathers on beaches, Councils were prompted to prohibit photography in these and similar areas. For example, you need a permit to commercially photograph any outdoor, publicly-owned space in Waverley, including beaches, parks, streets and cemeteries. It is therefore advisable to check with the Local Council whether there are restrictions on photography, however most restrictions seems to apply to commercial photography. / . / Government property / . / It is illegal to enter certain property belonging to the government such as railway yards, electrical power stations and military bases. Trespassing in these areas may lead to arrest and prosecution. For example, under the Defence (Special Undertakings) Act 1952 (Cth) it is an offence to gain unlawful entry into a “prohibited area” (including flying over it), punishable by imprisonment. The Minister can declare any area of land or water “prohibited” if it is necessary for Commonwealth defence. The same applies for taking a photograph of the area or anything in it. Merely possessing a camera while in a “prohibited area” can also result in imprisonment. Four Christian Pacifist activists were prosecuted under this Act for trespassing on the US Pine Gap military base in Australia and taking photographs in October 2006. / . / It is also illegal to photograph any defence installation in Australia under the Defence Act 1903 (Cth). Your photos, camera and film can be confiscated and destroyed, and you can face potential fines or imprisonment. You can even be arrested without a warrant. Always obey any warning signs displayed at such locations as you can be penalised even if you haven’t taken any photos, but have photography equipment in your possession. / . / If you are in doubt about a particular location, always check. / . / Photographing number plates / . / A number of photographers have asked Arts Law whether it is illegal to photograph car number plates on the street. While State and Commonwealth legislation permits police and roads authorities to use various Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems (like Safe-T-Cam) to monitor criminal activity such as speeding, the law does not prevent photography of car number plates. / . / You and the Police / . / Some photographers have been approached by the police while on the street taking photographs. The police may ask you to identify yourself. Generally, you do not have to comply, but there are some exceptions: / . / where you are in lawful custody, or the police suspect on reasonable grounds that you may assist in the investigation of an indictable offence (Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW)); or / where you are at the Sydney Olympic Park and are suspected on reasonable grounds of an offence against the Sydney Olympic Park Regulation 2001 (NSW). In this case, failure to comply is an offence only if you are first warned that such failure is an offence. / Under the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW), the police do not have powers to stop, search and detain you without a warrant unless they suspect on reasonable grounds that: / . / you have in your possession or under your control anything stolen or unlawfully obtained, or to be used in connection with the commission of a relevant offence; or / . / you have in your possession or under your control in a public place a dangerous article that is being or was used in connection with the commission of a relevant offence. / For similar provisions in other states, see Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (Qld), Crimes (Custody and Investigations) Act 1988 (Vic) and Police Administration Act 2006 (NT). Do not forget the special powers that police and other authorised persons (such as rangers) may have in certain areas, as discussed above. / . / Obstruction and Public Order Offences / . / Setting up a tripod on a busy street and thereby impeding traffic is an example of an action that may amount to public obstruction. The Summary Offences Act 1988 (NSW) provides that it is an offence to prevent in any manner the free passage of a person, vehicle or vessel in a public place without reasonable excuse. Police have powers to arrest any person obstructing a public thoroughfare, although it is more likely that you would be asked to move on, and only arrested if you disobey. Police have powers to give a person in a public place reasonable directions if they believe on reasonable grounds that his or her behaviour or presence is obstructing another person or traffic, or constitutes harassment or intimidation of another person (Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW)). Failure to comply may be an offence punishable by a fine. / . / For similar provisions in other states, see Summary Offences Act 2005 (Qld), Summary Offences Act 2007 (NT), Summary Offences Act 1953 (SA), Summary Offences Act 1966 (Vic) and Criminal Code Act 1924 (Tas). / . / Photography and the Arts / . / Sculptures, monuments and artwork may be protected by copyright. Unless an exception applies, you need permission from the copyright owner of the work. Exceptions to this general rule are found in the Copyright Act. For example, photographing and publishing a photograph of a sculpture or work of artistic craftsmanship that is permanently situated in a public place, or in premises open to the public, does not infringe copyright (s 65). This does not apply to other public art, such as murals. If the public place is a gallery or museum, remember that your rights to photograph may be limited by the conditions of admission on your ticket. As previously discussed, you can also take pictures of buildings without infringing copyright. / . / Private Land / . / In order to access a privately owned space you need permission from the landowner, and he or she has the right to impose restrictions on photography. Therefore, you may only be allowed to photograph certain objects or locations. This type or restriction is common in many museums, galleries and sporting grounds, and may occur on land owned by Councils. Even where the landowner allows you to photograph, keep in mind that he or she may not be the copyright owner in artistic works you might be photographing. In this case, you need the permission of the author of the artwork as well. / . / If you do not have permission to be on privately owned property, you will be liable in trespass. Trespass is committed with the slightest interference with the land (damage to the land is not relevant). The owner may take legal action in trespass against you for taking photographs after gaining unauthorised entry (Lincoln Hunt v Willesee (1986)) or may be able to get an injunction to stop you using whatever footage you gathered while trespassing (ABC v Lenah Game Meats (2001)). The landowner may use reasonable force to remove you from their land. / . / Wildlife and National Parks / . / The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (Cth) includes provisions restricting the taking and use for commercial purposes of photographs in Commonwealth Reserves, including Kakadu National Park, Australian National Botanic Gardens, Christmas Island National Park, Norfolk Island National Park, Commonwealth Marine Parks and Reserves. To take photographs for commercial purposes in a Commonwealth Reserve, you should contact the reserve for a permit. Conditions may be imposed on the taking of the photographs. If in breach of the limitations, you may be fined and required to surrender all copies of the photographs and the camera used to take them. For further information contact the relevant Commonwealth Reserve. / . / Use/publication of photographs / . / Now that you have taken your photographs you need to be aware that their use or publication may also be illegal when carried out in a certain fashion. For example, the subject of a photograph may seek an injunction to stop the publication of photographs that are indecent, offensive or demeaning (Lincoln Hunt Australia v Willesee (1986) 4 NSWLR 456). / . / Defamation * / . / Defamation is the law that deals with injury to someone’s reputation. The unauthorised use of the photographs would need to lower the public’s estimation of the person portrayed, expose the person to hatred, contempt or ridicule, or cause him or her to be shunned or avoided. The unauthorised publication of the photograph in itself is not proof of defamation. Since defamation deals with reputation, the likelihood of an action in defamation will be higher the more famous the person photographed. / . / For a more detailed discussion, see the Arts Law information sheet “Defamation”. / . / The law of passing off and the Trade Practices Act / . / Complications arise if your photographs are used for a “commercial purpose” and you don’t have consent from the persons in the photograph. “Commercial purpose” involves using the photograph to sell something other than the photograph itself. So if you have taken a photo of someone on the street for an advertising campaign and it appears that the person is endorsing the product or service (when in fact they do not), you may be liable. / . / For a more detailed discussion, see the Arts Law information sheet “Unauthorised Use of Your Image”. / . / Photographs relating to Court proceedings / . / Photography in courts is restricted. The law of contempt of court also generally prohibits the publishing of any material, written or photographic, that is likely to prejudice the course of justice in a matter which is still before the courts. For example, in Attorney-General for the State of NSW v X (2000) the Sydney Morning Herald published an expose on organised crime, claiming that Mr Duong was “the top heroin distributor” and mentioned pending criminal charges against him. The Court of Appeal held that the article amounted to contempt of court because it implied Mr Duong was guilty. In coming to this decision, the judges were guided by the fact that the article was accompanied by two photos of Duong, each of which were “unusually large, in colour and of good quality”. / . / Copyright and Trademarks / . / You may be infringing copyright if you photograph the whole or a substantial part of a literary, musical, dramatic or artistic work, if the work is still protected by copyright. For further information on copyright, see the Australian Copyright Council information sheets at www.copyright.org.au. / . / Photographers are often concerned about taking photographs of trade marks, for example taking a shot of a streetscape that contains advertising or company logos on the side of buildings. A registered trade mark owner has exclusive rights to use the trade mark and to authorise use of the trade mark in relation to goods/services for which the trade mark is registered. Taking a photograph of a trade mark should not involve trade mark use and is not trade mark infringement. Also consider that there may be copyright subsisting in the trade mark if it is a logo containing an artistic work. / . / Conclusion / . / For further information on any of these issues please contact Arts Law on (02) 9356 2566. / . / Disclaimer * / . / This information is intended as a guide only. It does not replace legal advice obtained from a legal practitioner. The information was correct at the time of writing but the author takes no responsibility for changes in the law since that time. / / http://www.artslaw.com.au/LegalInformation/StreetPhotographersRights.asp /
Recently I emailed images from the local big park (Fagan Park) to Hornsby Council suggesting they would make wonderful postcards, calenda…
Recently I emailed images from the local big park (Fagan Park) to Hornsby Council suggesting they would make wonderful postcards, calendars etc to promote the area, especially with a kiosk now being built near the main park entry. Today I not only was told photographs are sourced via their annual Hornsby Council photo comp (which is not widely advertised so I was unaware of it!) but that Council has a policy re photography (where have we heard this before? There must be an epidemic!) and if anyone intends to put photos up for sale, there is a ‘process’ to go through, and payment of a fee!!! So I will need to make my Fagan shots for viewing only on RB, which also means they will not be available on my bubblesite. I think it is the latter matter which distresses me more. They are a major part of my portfolio but I won’t be able to display them to bubblesite viewers. Has our society gone mad? Sometimes I wonder! Maybe we’ll need to stick to our own backyards pretty soon and not be seen in public carrying a camera!! :(( Rosalie PS Council website has, among other things, a statement saying Fagan Park is great for “Wedding ceremonies and photography” ... with NO mention of permission or fees!!! PPS I really like the following statement (which is on a similar topic) by Russell Stewart (www.potd.com.au – and I quote this with Russ’s permission!!!) Photographers are NOT automatically terrorists! / Photographers are NOT automatically paedophiles! / Photographers have the right to photograph in public places, where subjects have no reasonable expectation to privacy. / When in public, people do NOT have the right NOT to be photographed. This is the LAW!! / Photographers are the VICTIMS of uneducated law enforcement, the media and it’s misguided group of followers.
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AND USING IT! A couple of weeks ago I went out on a shoot with my buddy Nick, and managed to leave the holder for my Lee ND grad fil…
AND USING IT! A couple of weeks ago I went out on a shoot with my buddy Nick, and managed to leave the holder for my Lee ND grad filters in the back of his car. I didn’t get a chance to get it back before I left for the roadtrip, so being the lazy person I am, I decided I’d just hand hold the filter if I needed to use it. pffft… Both of these images are straight from the camera, since I shoot med jpg and raw. This is what happens when I get too lazy….handling camera bag, tripod, camera AND filter, on a rickety pier…..I decided it was just too hard…. / So here’s the image without the filter….and most of the other shots I took that evening were as useless as this….also because I’d upped the exposure to +0.67! Sheeesh….check your screen Mel!!! Since I managed to settle into one position for a few seconds, I grabbed the filter, since I knew it WOULD make a difference….and I STILL hadn’t realised I was shooting two thirds of a stop over-exposed…...sigh….the filter at least has managed to help capture some detail in the sky…. / The moral of the story, don’t pay any attention to the idea that I might know what I’m doing here…...LOL
Hello everyone, I awoke to fabulous news this morning! A book company want to purchase the rights of one of my images for a book cove…
Hello everyone, I awoke to fabulous news this morning! A book company want to purchase the rights of one of my images for a book cover. This is the image – Eyes Wide Open / They have asked me how to proceed and of course I’m clueless having never been in this position before ô¿ô Does anyone have experience of selling rights or know of the procedure? Thanks in advance for any advice, Tai xx
From what I can gather, because she was taunted into saying a swear word? Heaven forbid that should happen here. / And what’s with all th…
From what I can gather, because she was taunted into saying a swear word? Heaven forbid that should happen here. / And what’s with all the Obama bashing? Hillbillies. Sorry, did that offend someone? Please don’t swear at me or I’ll get a mate pretending to be another mate to report you if they have time between commenting and favouriting themselves. / Gone to Helen a handbasket.
There seems to be a Left versus Right political battle for PETA – not to win them over but to make the other side …
There seems to be a Left versus Right political battle for PETA – not to win them over but to make the other side take them. On the Right hand Michelle Malkin, the ultra conservative right wing blog queen, puts PETA into her radical Left Wing Animal Rights Wackos category. Ms. Malkin considers PETA a leftist group and she never misses an opportunity attack PETA like a rabid beaver on a birch tree. On the Left hand Gary L. Francione wants PETA to be recognized as part of the reactionary right. “Is there anything more reactionary than PETA’s relentless sexism or its giving awards to people like Pat Buchanan or Arnold Schwarzenegger?” asks Professor Francione. “In any event, it is simply not accurate to make a blanket generalization that the American animal rights movement is leftist.” The Right needs PETA to be on the Left otherwise Mad Beaver Malkin will have to edit her Animal Rights Wacos category. The Left is trying to push PETA off on the Right since violence is definitely not a Leftist value. In the middle is PETA, trudging along saving turkeys and exploiting people. What Is PETA? People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is an animal rights group founded on the belief that animals are not ours to use for food, clothing, experimentation or entertainment. Since 1980, PETA has grown from a handful of volunteers to an international organization with more than 1,800,000 members and supporters.
I am seriously considering canceling my account with Zazzle. It is fast becoming a cesspool of hate and violence. Sometimes the bad guy…
I am seriously considering canceling my account with Zazzle. It is fast becoming a cesspool of hate and violence. Sometimes the bad guys win. This seems to be one of those times. I can not fight them alone. I’m almost ready to let the bad guys have Zazzle and Zazzle will gain a reputation as the source for Right Wing racist, violent and hateful material. These products promote shooting President Obama. Former Vice President Dick Cheney shot his friend Harry Whittington in the face during a hunting trip in 2006. This is a call for and promotion of violence against the President. Used in this context, the suggestion is that cannibals live in Africa and serves as cultural libel. Cultural libel is often employed by one group to demonstrate their self proclaimed cultural superiority to another group. Cannibalism has occurred among indigenous peoples throughout much of central and western Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Melanesia, Sumatra, New Guinea, Polynesia, and South America. The creator of this bit of propaganda recommends sending President Obama to Africa which I interpret as a reference to the abolitionist movement to return freed Slaves to Africa. Aborting Obama seems to be acceptable as well. A call to “abort” the life of President Obama is a call to murder him. I wonder if these are the same people who are anti- choice pro- life? It would sure seem so. It is just a matter of time before an insane Right Wing extremist picks up a gun and attempts to “abort” our President. Remember Dr. George Tiller? The Department of Homeland Security must soon act to classify Right Wing Extremism as terrorism and deal with the terrorists as such. Free speech was never intended to go so far as to allow one group to terrorize another group with intimidation by threats of violence. No one should have the right to call for the murder of another. Cannibal Products / Abort Obama Products / Shoot Obama Products This is what the wingnuts are hoping for: Cross Posted on ACTIVE ART
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