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Post by sloth✖ on Jun 8, 2013 11:50:18 GMT -5
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Post by sloth✖ on Jun 8, 2013 11:53:24 GMT -5
When looking for stock photos, ask yourself if you are going to edit the image in any way. Even cropping. If so, make sure to look for images that you can edit instead of just post. This generally shows up as allowing "modification".
These first sites are fairly low maintenance. If there is a search bar, just put in what you need and search! No fiddling around required.
These next sites are a little more tricky. You cannot always be 100% certain if you have found a Creative Commons image or not. You may also change settings to even find images free to use. I'll explain how below. You need only to list the flickr page and not the flickrCC search page as your image source
*CC search will help you find Creative Commons images on other sites. Make sure to check the box saying you will edit the image. Otherwise all you have to do is put in your keywords and search the site you wish to search. Double check any images that come up to ensure it is free to use.
**Linked is the advance search page of Flickr.com. Once you type in whatever it is you wish to search, scroll down to the bottom where there are checkboxes for Creative Commons images. It should be at the bottom. Check the Creative Commons box as well as the second box underneath it that reads "Find content to modify, adapt, or build upon".
***This is actually a fairly easy site to use. INCREDIBLY EASY. We ask that you please only use photos from the Free Photo section under the Morguefile tab. When posting the image use the site's provided link ( listed as the JPEG URl ). Above this is the link listed as the IMAGE URl, you will use this link to provide the Image Source.
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Post by sloth✖ on Jun 8, 2013 11:53:43 GMT -5
Now if you are gutsy, you are more than welcome to approach the photographer with the magical question: Can I use your photo to represent my character in a roleplay?
Now first off, not every photographer will be kind. Some may not answer, some may answer rudely, but many should be gentle or at least technical in letting you down. The best thing to do is to approach them casually and calmly.
Some tips:
- Tell the Truth
- Keep your Email or Personal Message Short
- Provide a link to our site!
- Let them know its for non-commercial use and an image source link will be provided.
Complimenting them also doesn't hurt but don't go overboard. It won't always go your way and many times you will be rejected. However you will never know until you try. Confidence and courage will help you in this endeavor in the long run.
Now lets say the best thing happens and you get to use the image! What does this mean? Simply put you need to provide PROOF you are allowed to use it. Do this by screenshotting the email and posting it along with the image source. A great example of this would be Mink's Lilypool. It is also helpful to notify staff after you get the go-ahead from the photographer to use the image. Also, please follow any rules the photographer provides.
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