Watermarks?
Dec 28, 2023 11:18:13 #
I e used DigiMark for years…your watermark is embedded in the image.For all images I put up fir display I make sure my EXIF has all needed data…..
Dec 28, 2023 11:23:52 #
Juy wrote:
Only post them or share in low resolution. Make them small . they look fine online but won't print well.
That's the simplest method.
Dec 28, 2023 11:45:44 #
Longshadow wrote:
That's the simplest method.
Images can be blown up easily now with great results.
Dec 28, 2023 11:50:05 #
Barre
Loc: Fairfax Co, VA
A friend of mine who ran an art gallery in Georgetown, DC about 50 yrs ago 'suggested' that I protect my works. Watermarking my work was only a suggestion. I asked and am still getting lots of replies.
Dec 28, 2023 11:57:37 #
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Loc: I am only responsible to what I say..not what
The only way to legate a claim is to see if there is a loss of revenue...if there is, then you can go after them for infringing on your copyrights or trademarks. If they take it for themselves only, then you can't do anything about it. Copyrights, trademarks and patents are only enforced if someone is making a profit on it.
Dec 28, 2023 12:04:58 #
Dec 28, 2023 12:10:48 #
I believe in watermarks for one reason, but please read all the way through.
Someday, after you are gone, your grandchild or great grandchild may say "I'm not sure but I think my grandpa took this picture". They might REALLY want to know.
Here's the other reason. A very dear friend of mine who is a professional Equine photographer says she thinks every great photo should have a signature..by hand or otherwise, BUT to be sure and make it tiny, maybe faint, because if someone really wants to know who did this, they will look for a signature. Some day it may even be valuable, but without a sinture the value drops down.
Someday, after you are gone, your grandchild or great grandchild may say "I'm not sure but I think my grandpa took this picture". They might REALLY want to know.
Here's the other reason. A very dear friend of mine who is a professional Equine photographer says she thinks every great photo should have a signature..by hand or otherwise, BUT to be sure and make it tiny, maybe faint, because if someone really wants to know who did this, they will look for a signature. Some day it may even be valuable, but without a sinture the value drops down.
Dec 28, 2023 12:24:12 #
Dec 28, 2023 12:35:50 #
Horseart wrote:
I believe in watermarks for one reason, but please... (show quote)
For your family photos, a label on the back with the information about who is in the photo and who took it would be a better solution. Or for digital images, put the info in EXIF.
Dec 28, 2023 13:03:31 #
Barre wrote:
I've been told that I should watermark my photos to protect from copiers. I'm considering selling some of my works at some photo shows, but have already shared many of my works without protections. I've heard that there are some watermarks that only show up when being printed. This is what I'd prefer. Any thoughts?
It costs nothing, other than a few moments of time, to add an invisible watermark and add your name in the comments. Do it. Let people know you exist. if you include a phone number or e-mail address you may even get a call for a print or two.
Dec 28, 2023 13:10:34 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
For your family photos, a label on the back with the information about who is in the photo and who took it would be a better solution. Or for digital images, put the info in EXIF.
That's what I do. My one camera puts my name in the EXIF, and there are a couple of felds that can be used for other information (Title, Tags, Comments, Author, ...)
Dec 28, 2023 13:42:28 #
Barre wrote:
I've been told that I should watermark my photos to protect from copiers. I'm considering selling some of my works at some photo shows, but have already shared many of my works without protections. I've heard that there are some watermarks that only show up when being printed. This is what I'd prefer. Any thoughts?
Watermark signatures are for advertising. It only takes a few seconds to remove a watermark.
Copyrights are for protecting your work against unauthorized commercial use. Make sure that you register your art with the copyright office, preferably before public display. Its much easier to defend your copyright if its been registered than trying to later prove that you're the true copyright owner in the event of a dispute.
If you want to warn others that your work is copyright protected, place a copyright watermark on your print. But know that it can easily be removed.
You can't stop the theft, but you can put up warnings that can make them pause and think before acting.
Dec 28, 2023 13:44:23 #
Exactly why I have no fear to post with no mark if you copy for profit I am due compensation
Dec 28, 2023 14:29:28 #
tcthome wrote:
So how did you know it was on the bird site. You visit? And what did you do about it?
It was posted here on UHH in a discussion about Juvenile Little Blue Heron identification. What did I do about it? Nothing I could do. I can't prove that it's mine, but it definitely was! But I did reply in the post "Hey, that's my photo"! I bet that put the fear of God into them!
Dec 28, 2023 14:36:57 #
Barre wrote:
Not sure what you mean by "low resolution. Make them small".
Covered here: Recommended resizing parameters for digital images
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