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Suicide Survivors Day - 22nd November

~shadowlight-oak:iconshadowlight-oak: reports, 2d 2h ago
For every person who dies from suicide 20 more attempt but survive
4 comments   Editorials  Last +fav: ~Mesteno

Project Comment: Around dA Issue 5

*ProjectComment:iconProjectComment: reports, 1d 7h ago
Project Comment is all about the community, so instead of just sticking to one thing and effectively closing all our walls and doors, we’re issuing a weekly Around dA, Project Comment style.

This news article includes things you can take part of (Groups, Features, Projects and More!), FAQs and Tuts, Guides and Resources. Each category is limited to only five things so that you have time to visit each individually.

Have something to suggest? Note us! :D

Challenging Yourself to Become a Better Artist

`Rahll:iconRahll: reports, 1d 22h ago
Becoming a better artist means knowing how to challenge yourself, and maintaining a positive attitude even when nothing seems to be working out the way you want it to.

This article explores how to push yourself to do things you never thought you could do.

Wabi Sabi: "Beautiful Imperfection"

`johnpaulthornton:iconjohnpaulthornton: reports, 2d 2h ago
The ancient secret of creating "mood" in art.

Photographers Rights and Law

=Kaz-D:iconKaz-D: reports, November 18
Do you know the legalities of the photographs you are taking? This is an article to refresh your brain on the rights and wrongs of photography, primarily focusing on UK law, but also providing links to international law aswell. Fav and pass it on if you like it!

How to Commission an Artist

*ArynChris:iconArynChris: reports, November 16
A comprehensive guide to commissioning, based on my personal experiences and observations. This guide does not address hosting contests, nor does it specifically address the unique challenges of commissioning through specific websites, though some typical scenarios are mentioned in passing. Topics include choosing the artist, why it's important to make sure you can afford it, how to contact the artist, payment, what WIPs are and why you might want to see them, and legal rights of both parties. Legal rights are discussed at the beginner level and are NOT in depth here.

Purism Vrs Creativity

=morbidthegrim:iconmorbidthegrim: reports, November 18
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Remembrance - Nobody is Alone

*YourChameleon:iconYourChameleon: reports, November 16
This article explores the issues of war and how it affects us. Depending on who we are and where we live, war and disaster will strike us, but in many different ways.

5 Tips to Maintaining and Gaining Watchers

*ProjectComment:iconProjectComment: reports, November 15
For those who have many watchers, and for those who don’t have many, it is hard to know how one retains that interest as well as receive more. This article explores the basics of watchers and how we react to certain situations. Although it does not affect some deviants, and the tips are generally related to common sense, we hope the article is a worthwhile read and that the majority learn something from reading this.

5 Tips for Running a Successful Contest

=KneelingGlory:iconKneelingGlory: reports, November 14
The title says it all, really.

Editorials This Week

Challenging Yourself to Become a Better Artist

`Rahll:iconRahll: reports, 1d 22h ago
Becoming a better artist means knowing how to challenge yourself, and maintaining a positive attitude even when nothing seems to be working out the way you want it to.

This article explores how to push yourself to do things you never thought you could do.

Purism Vrs Creativity

=morbidthegrim:iconmorbidthegrim: reports, November 18
Does it matter?

Wabi Sabi: "Beautiful Imperfection"

`johnpaulthornton:iconjohnpaulthornton: reports, 2d 2h ago
The ancient secret of creating "mood" in art.

Photographers Rights and Law

=Kaz-D:iconKaz-D: reports, November 18
Do you know the legalities of the photographs you are taking? This is an article to refresh your brain on the rights and wrongs of photography, primarily focusing on UK law, but also providing links to international law aswell. Fav and pass it on if you like it!

Project Comment: Around dA Issue 5

*ProjectComment:iconProjectComment: reports, 1d 7h ago
Project Comment is all about the community, so instead of just sticking to one thing and effectively closing all our walls and doors, we’re issuing a weekly Around dA, Project Comment style.

This news article includes things you can take part of (Groups, Features, Projects and More!), FAQs and Tuts, Guides and Resources. Each category is limited to only five things so that you have time to visit each individually.

Have something to suggest? Note us! :D

Suicide Survivors Day - 22nd November

~shadowlight-oak:iconshadowlight-oak: reports, 2d 2h ago
For every person who dies from suicide 20 more attempt but survive
4 comments   Editorials  Last +fav: ~Mesteno

Realms of Fantasy and Myth: Week 23 - Western Drag

~ladyarah:iconladyarah: reports, November 17
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=mzscarecrow1313:iconmzscarecrow1313: reports, November 17
The 2nd Gift guide for the holidays from Horror news.

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*owasephi69:iconowasephi69: reports, 21h 1m ago
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=reddartfrog:iconreddartfrog: reports, November 19
While President Barack Obama continues to deliberate his strategy for Afghanistan, the answer for British-Pakistani writer, journalist, and filmmaker Tariq Ali is clear - prepare an exit strategy and execute it.
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about registering copyrights

`Princess-of-Shadows:iconPrincess-of-Shadows: reports, June 11, 2008

ABOUT REGISTERING COPYRIGHTS

Some people have asked me about the formal/ official way of registering your work and detaining copyrights. I have gathered some information I believe is useful. If there is anything else you know and would like to share, cos you believe it's important, please add your comment to this article. All help is important.


"In general, copyright registration is a legal formality intended to make a public record of the basic facts of a particular copyright. However, registration is not a condition of copyright protection. Even though registration is not a requirement for protection, the copyright law provides several inducements or advantages to encourage copyright owners to make registration. "

in copyright.gov
click here to access the original website page


:bulletblue: What does this mean?

This means that copyrights refer to the rights an author detains over a certain work ( wether it is an image, a text, music, or any other object that can be created from scartch ). Meanin it cannot be reproduced, used, distributed, eddited or sold - unless stated otherwise.
However, in order to make it official you need to register your work, fill out some paper work, gather your work in a cd, book, or whatever other mean, and add your signature, date and other important info that might be necessary so that in the future you can prove that it is your work and no one else's.
This matter will bring you advantages such as:
:bulletpurple: you will be able to prove a certain artwork, music, graphic,... is yours and yours alone
:bulletpurple: it might also cover your intellectual property ( idea, concept, something you've been working on but isn't
quite finnished, ... ) when stated
:bulletpurple: in case your work is stolen and sold without your permission, you will have rights over the money made with it



:bulletblue: How can I register my work in order to make it official and detain all copyrights over it?

For all USA residents, you can check out [link]
Here, you can choose between a range of different kinds of works such as literary, visual works, performing arts, sound recordings, serials and periodicals, and masks works. For example, when it comes to visual artworks, the following steps are needed:

" :bulletpurple: Step 1
Make sure your work is a visual arts work. Visual arts are pictorial, graphic, or sculptural works,
including 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works of fine, graphic, and applied art. (... )


:bulletpurple: Step 2
Put into one envelope or package:

* a completed application Form VA and Form CON if needed.
* a $45 payment to "Register of Copyrights."
* nonreturnable copy(ies) of the material to be registered. Read details on deposit requirements. (... )

:bulletpurple: Step 3
Send the package to:

Library of Congress
Copyright Office
101 Independence Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20559-6000



Note: Your registration becomes effective on the day that the Copyright Office receives your application, payment, and copy(ies) in acceptable form. If your submission is in order, you will receive a certificate of registration in approximately 6 months." (Note: We are currently experiencing processing
delays.)"

in copyright.gov/register/visual
click here to access the original website page


:bulletblue: For Portuguese residents/ citizens

Conheço uma forma mais simples, através da qual podemos lidar mais directamente com a pessoas do que propriamente no outro lado do oceano.
:bulletpurple: Guarda os teus trabalhos num CD e faz uma copia para ti.
:bulletpurple: Em seguida, dirige-te a uma "Loja do cidadão", há várias espalhadas pelo país e muito provavelmente uma perto da tua residência. Aí explica-lhes que queres registar os teus trabalhos de forma a deteres os direitos de autor.
:bulletpurple: É muito importante referires que queres guardar/ registar o bloco de trabalhos incluído no CD, e não cada um dos trabalhos em separado, porque assim fazem-te pagar por cada image separadamente.
:bulletpurple: A última vez que me informei este processo tinha o preço de €25.
:bulletpurple: É só seguir as informações que te são dadas.


:heart:

Hope it' helps!

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:iconsymplig0th:
Amazing research thank you so much!

A ton of hassle but for some of the works you really bleed into it's more than worth it!

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:iconsimplychen:
great informashun! thanks, hun :#1:
:icontania-s:
You speak portuguese??? :o
:iconmmenathalie:
Very important article. :nod:

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:iconstruky:
thanx a lot...♥
:iconpterux:
That helped quite a bit! Thank you for clearing things up! :)

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:icontwistedmidget:
An easier way than that would be to put your original work into an envelope, seal the envelope, and mail it to yourself. You art is then postmarked. When you get it back in the mail, don't open it. Instead, put it somewhere safe. This way, if you needed to take someone to court, you could take the still sealed envelope with you, and have the judge open it. It's free - the price of postage. It may not be as fool proof as the Library of Congress (provided they actually get your art) but I've seen it work for a musician friend who mailed a copy of his own cd to himself.
:iconrellaenthia:
Para os portugueses, existe igualmente a Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores, que apoia autores com o gerir das suas obras e direitos inerentes e o registo. Existe uma inscrição um pouco cara, mas inclui o registo de duas obras ou conjunto de obras(musica, imagem, texto, etc) e o apoio deles é espectacular!

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:iconeldris:
I've heard that doesn't hold up in court :(

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