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Copyrighting your Art - Dont let others take credit [TuT]

So I have been wandering the graphics tutorial forum and I have not seen any threads on copyrights. I was thinking it would be pretty cool if I made one. It would be a great contribution. So I decided to make it. Anyways, this is my second tutorial on graphics so please go easy on me. 😝 Enjoy!

What’s a Copyright?


Most of you know what it is but don’t know what it is. You know the basic concept but not the full formal definition. Some of you may know but for those of you who don’t….

A Copyright is the legal right bestowed upon a person/company. So, the copyright holder has the rights to publish, modify, display, prepare derivative works, or transport the creation (as long as it does not have any issues with legal agreements). It is pretty much a legal ownership of something.

I put that together myself. Hope you liked it. It should clear up any confusion you had. Now what can a copyright protect? It most commonly protects the following:

-pictures
-music
-literary works
-architectural works
-recorded sounds
-sculptural works

It can protect other works as well.


How do I get a Copyright?

Technically, your work is instantly copyrighted when you make it (the works you have made 100% originally). So there is no need to worry. This rule applies to 150 countries. It`s not hard to prove that something `s yours. But sometimes it`s hard to prove. You can get a legal copyright online. Make sure you use official sites.

Can I get a Free Copyright?


The answer is no. But you can back up your work with lots of evidence by using free copyright providers. The best ones online are:

http://myfreecopyright.com/
and
http://creativecommons.org/

My Free Copyright
-You sign up for it (free)
-Secure Upload
-Digital Fingerprint generated and stored

Creative Commons
-No sign up
-Choose a license you like


Extra - How to use MyFreeCopyright


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Conclusion

Thank you for reading my tutorial. It took a VERY long time to make so please comment. If you can, also rate this thread.

Thank you for your time and consideration,



How come this always happens. I always post a tutorial, it gets like 30 views max and has no comments. It happened with my first tutorial. I worked on this hard. Please. I need feedback :(
holy shit
That is so awesome bro.
Legit.
Keep up the good work dog
Thanks.
=)
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(May 31, 2011 06:03 PM)V For Vendetta. Wrote:  holy shit
That is so awesome bro.
Legit.
Keep up the good work dog
Thanks.
=)

Thank you! Your the only one that commented. :(
Thanks a lot for this thread, it was a great read.
Nice bro. Unique tutorial.
Awesome this will make me feel pro. :D
(May 31, 2011 06:17 PM)Vibrant Wrote:  Thanks a lot for this thread, it was a great read.

Thank you vibrant! 👍

(May 31, 2011 06:33 PM)Stay Plural Wrote:  Awesome this will make me feel pro. :D

Im glad it did! :D 👍

(May 31, 2011 06:31 PM)Threadlocks Wrote:  Nice bro. Unique tutorial.

Thank you! I hope it helped!
Thank you for the tutorial I found it interesting to read
Nice, awesome really helpfull for some pictures i did shoot.
(Jun 7, 2011 12:00 PM)Grey Mind Wrote:  Nice, awesome really helpfull for some pictures i did shoot.

I am glad at least someone enjoyed this tutorial. It took me a while and I am very happy that it helped you :D
This is so CoooL thnx. :D
Metalhead
(Jun 7, 2011 02:21 PM)TheNeutron Wrote:  This is so CoooL thnx. :D

Yes it is cool and your very welcome 👍
Wow, this is sick :D Thanks man! This is the best :P
Haha thank you very much sir. I will be needing this soon. Haha.
Nice tutorial, will come in handy :)


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