Introduction
Well it is that time
again to another blog for my TAFE course. Unfortunately this will be the last
blog for a little while until our class goes to the AG ideas conference later
this term. In this blog I will be covering the copyright issues relating to the
usage of stock images and fonts and the procedures you have to undertake in
order to use them legally. I apologise in advance if this blog seems rushed but
time management seems to be the word of the day.
Where do you get stock
images from?
If you do a simple Google
search you can find a whole heap of stock image websites all of which have
different offers, prices, and terms and conditions attached to them.
The main stock image
websites are listed blow.
Shutterstock.com
Istockphoto.com
Dreamstime.com
Here are the facts
Shutter stock
How do you get the images?
Shutter stock require
you to become a member and subscribe to the website. There are a variety of packages
for you to choose from depending on your specific situation. The two common
methods in which you can subscribe both with their own pros and cons.
Standard licence
Monthly subscription
Is where you get up to
25 images a day for however months you subscribe.
Images on demand
subscription
Is where you pay for an
allocated number of images which you can download anytime over the course of
twelve months.
With these standard
licences you are allowed to use for most commercial uses and some limited
merchandising uses.
Enhanced licence
Is a subscription that
allows you to download a specific amount of images at any size and file format.
This licences allows you unlimited runs for merchandising as well as commercial
usage.
This does seem like
the best option but the cost is significantly increased and the amount of
downloads are reduced also.
Both licence methods
are charged to a credit card which details you give upon subscribing to the
website.
How much do they cost?
Standard licence costs
are listed below. (Please note that the prices displayed are USD and converted into
Australian dollar and will vary depending on the current stock market
conditions. All currency conversions were made 17 April 2012)
Monthly subscription
1 month = $241.33 AU
3 months = $687.15 AU
6 months = $1307.55 AU
12 months = $2480.35 AU
Images On demand
All JPEG and vector
sizes
5 downloads = $47.52
AU
25 downloads = $222.00
AU
Small and medium JPEG
sizes only
12 downloads = $47.52
AU
60 downloads = $222.00
AU
Terms and Conditions
Attached to the bottom
of the Shutter stock website is a link called Terms of use. This link direct
you to a page that outlines all the think you can and cant do to an image
purchased from shutter stock. To view this page click on the link below.
Everything that you
need to know is listed under clear headings allowing it to be easily read. The
headings include
- ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; LIMITED LICENSE TO USERS
- SHUTTERSTOCK
TRADEMARKS
- INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS / DMCA NOTICES
- LIMITATIONS
- USE OF CONTENT
- RESTRICTION AND TERMINATION OF USE
- LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES
- WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS
- PERSONAL INFORMATION AND PRIVACY
- INDEMNIFICATION
- GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
If you still have
questions after reading the terms of use I suggest you make contact with shutter
stock to further clarify.
Istockphoto.com
How do you get the images?
Istock require you to
become a member and subscribe to the website. Once you have signed up you can
select the various packages that are available to you for your job type.
How much do they cost?
Istock has a slightly
different set up when it comes to purchasing images from their site. Instead of
paying a dollar amount for a set number of photos you purchase credits. These
credits are Istock’s own currency and are used to purchase images.
The pricing of each
photo gradually increases as the images size gets bigger and from which
collection/ library you buy from. The bigger the size the more credits you have
to spend
The prices are as
listed
For small projects or
pay as you go.
$11.00 AU = 6 credits
$21.75 AU = 12 credits
$46.00 AU = 26 credits
$87.00 AU = 50 credits
For large or ongoing
projects
$199.75 AU =120
credits
$488.25 AU = 300
credits
$943.25 AU = 600
credits
$1,531.50 AU = 1000
credits
Terms and Conditions
Once again at the
bottom of the site there is a link called licences. This link tells of the
limitations of the licences and the additional cost involved depending on which
licence you choose that suits your job. The link has been made available below.
Dreamtime.com
How do you get the images?
Once again you are
required to sign up to the site before any purchases can be made.
How much do they cost?
Dreamtime also have a
credit scheme where you pay a set amount of money for credits. The price of
their credits are slightly cheaper than I stock and are listed below. Once
again it also depends on the size of the image will depend on the amount of
credits
There are two packages
in which you can choose from.
Credit package
$10.76 AU = 8 credits
(up to 8 images)
$16.14 AU =13 credits
(up to 13 images)
$26.91 AU = 25 credits
(up to 25 images)
$53.82 AU = 52 credits
(up to 52 images)
$107.66 AU = 108
credits (up to 108 images)
$231.47 AU = 250
credits (up to 250 images)
$462.95 AU = 500
credits (up to 500 images)
$904.38 AU = 1000
credits (up to 1000 images)
The credits only last
for 12months from the purchase date
Subscription service
1 month
25 downloads per day =
$258.39 (up to 750 images)
50 downloads per day =
$452.19 (up to 1500 images)
3 months
25 downloads per day =
$710.58 (up to 2275 images)
50 downloads per day =
$1,216.62 (up to 4550 images)
6 months
25 downloads per day =
$1,345.81 (up to 4550 images)
50 downloads per day =
$2,325.57 (up to 9100 images)
12 months
25 downloads per day =
$2,583.97 (up to 9125 images)
50 downloads per day =
$4,026.70 (up to 18,250 images)
Terms and Conditions
Attached to the bottom
of the dreamtime website is a link called Terms of use. This link direct you to
a page that outlines all the think you can and cant do to an image purchased
from dreamtime. To view this page click on the link below.
Everything that you
need to know is listed under clear headings allowing it to be easily read. The
headings include
- SITE USAGE
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
REPRESENTATIONS, AND WARRANTIES
-
REGISTERING FOR A DREAMSTIME ACCOUNT
-
ROYALTY-FREE LICENSE - CONCEPT INFO
-
EDITORIAL LICENSE
-
EXTENDED LICENSES FOR USING OUR IMAGERY
-
UNAUTHORIZED USE
- CREDIT
LINE REQUIREMENTS
-
SENSITIVE SUBJECTS
- MODEL
AND PROPERTY RELEASES/CLEARANCES
- REFUND
POLICY
-
DREAMSTIME TRADEMARKS
-
INDEMNIFICATION
-
COPYRIGHT
- AND
MUCH MUCH MORE FOR YOU TO BE ‘ENTERTAINED BY’
Fonts
Just like you can go
to a stock image site and buy an image the same can be done with typefaces in
exactly the same way. An example is below
How do you get the
fonts?
Before you can
purchase any fonts you must sign up to the site. Then you are set to choose you
font you require for the job and select the licence type.
How much does it cost?
The price of a
typeface varies upon the typeface you choose and if you just want on version or
the entire family. As a rough guide if you wanted a single version of the
typeface you are looking to pay around $54.00 AU. If you were wanting to
purchase the entire family it could cost $486.00.
The other things to
consider when purchasing a typeface is to see if it able to work on both
Windows and Mac platforms depending on your requirements.
The other
consideration is what type of licence you require for its usage. Fonts.com
offer three licence types.
Standard end user
- Used for individual
font purchases. These are best suited for individuals and small organisations.
- The licence can be
used on up to 5 computers
Extended multi user
licence
- Is a licence
agreement for usage by more than five users ideal for larger business’ or
departments.
Web server licence
- For organisations
with web based applications, documents and services
Terms and conditions
Attached to the bottom
of the fonts.com website is a link called Terms of use. This link direct you to
a page that outlines all the things you can and cant do to fonts purchased from
fonts.com. To view this page click on the link below.
http://www.monotypeimaging.com/AboutUs/TermsConditions.aspx
Everything that you
need to know is listed under clear headings allowing it to be easily read.
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