Seeking Aussie vehicles??

[colhad]

Hi folks

I'm going to attempt to model some Aussie vehicles in Gmax. I'm after Holdens, Fords, even Valiants, Chryslers etc.

The angle of the photos is important as it will make it a lot easier to put a texture on the models. Basically every shot needs to be exactly straight in line with the front, side and rear, and if possible the roof.

I can edit license plates if you have any concens with privacy or any other issues.

Any help appreciated folks. Thankyou.

 

[Larrymoecurly]

G'day Colhad

In case you do not get any responses. Perhaps a look at the vehicle manufacturers web site. They often have the type of photos you require for the latest models.

Also look at the on-line site such as carsales.com.au. Some good photos are there also.

 

[colhad]

G'day Colhad

In case you do not get any responses. Perhaps a look at the vehicle manufacturers web site. They often have the type of photos you require for the latest models.

Also look at the on-line site such as carsales.com.au. Some good photos are there also.

I'm often afraid of using photos off websites as there are copyright issues to consider.

 

[Johnk]

You'll only breach copyright if you reproduce the photo. My understanding is that you want to use the photos as a reference to design the cars, or maybe use them as skins. No problem, unless you intend to sell the models, then you would need the copyright owner's permission. Otherwise you won't be breaking any laws.

 

[pommie]

You'll only breach copyright if you reproduce the photo. My understanding is that you want to use the photos as a reference to design the cars, or maybe use them as skins. No problem, unless you intend to sell the models, then you would need the copyright owner's permission. Otherwise you won't be breaking any laws.

Nope, just using the image without permission is breaking the copyright.
Forget about the myth's of fair usage and for non commercial use they do not exist.

Looking forward to them Col

Cheers David

 

[Johnk]

David, I spent 15 years on the Copyright Board of a major Australian college. I think I'm aware of the facts. If I take a photo of a car and slam a copyright notice on it, all I'm doing is protecting the photo, not the car itself. It has nothing to do with fair dealing or anything else. From colhads post, I gathered that he just wanted to take measurements and skin the model with an image of a real car. Unless the car in the photo had some distinguishing feature like the words "This belongs to me, don't steal", who on earth would know where the skin originally came from - and who would care. No High Court Judge I can assure you!

What you're suggesting would make most of the models in the DLS ilegal.

 

[pommie]

Take what I said as you like, it still stands, and you would be surprised at the amount of copyright infringements in the photo world.
I do believe Col and myself were referring to the photo and not the car.
And this
"The angle of the photos is important as it will make it a lot easier to put a texture on the models. Basically every shot needs to be exactly straight in line with the front, side and rear, and if possible the roof.

I can edit license plates if you have any concerns with privacy or any other issues."
says he is going to use the image and is doing the right thing by asking.


"What you're suggesting would make most of the models in the DLS ilegal."
Why do people have to go to extremes and make statements that have nothing to do with the topic whatsoever.

You spent 15 years doing a job entailing copyright protection yet you still claim this "You'll only breach copyright if you reproduce the photo. My understanding is that you want to use the photos as a reference to design the cars, or maybe use them as skins. No problem, unless you intend to sell the models, then you would need the copyright owner's permission. Otherwise you won't be breaking any laws."
Its misleading and incorrect statements like this that get others into trouble when they think they are doing the right thing, because you told them they were OK.

Cheers David

 

[Johnk]

So I noticed that you put your qualifications on the line. talk is cheap.
My last comment on this thread.

 

[pommie]

From the Government copyright site.

"Can people scan and alter my photographs without my permission? Who owns
copyright in the altered photograph?
Scanning a photograph to make a digitised version, or making a copy of an existing digital file, reproduces the
photograph and therefore generally requires the permission of the copyright owner (unless an exception to
infringement applies).
If the other person creates a new artistic work using the scanned photograph, he or she will own copyright in the
new work. However, if the new work incorporates an important, distinctive or recognisable part of the original
photograph, the owner of copyright in the new work will need the original photographer’s permission to reproduce
and communicate it to the public. The original photographer still owns copyright in the original photograph."

I do not need 15 years as a 'worker' in a department to learn how to use the search function.

Cheers David

Sorry for the highjack Col, but its these 'experts' that get other people into trouble.

 

[colhad]

Just giving this thread a bump.

I'm still very much after pics, they don't have to be Australian cars. Anyone who can provide pics will be credited in the final release.

Front, side and rear shots, if you can, top/roof textures.

Thanks folks.

 

[JCitron]

Just giving this thread a bump.

I'm still very much after pics, they don't have to be Australian cars. Anyone who can provide pics will be credited in the final release.

Front, side and rear shots, if you can, top/roof textures.

Thanks folks.

Hi Col.

Check the web for sales pictures of classic cars. There are many want-ad (advertisements) up on the web on such sites as E-bay and even craig's list. www.craigslist.org Do a search for cars for sale. You'll be surprised what you can find.

John

 

[colhad]

Hi Col.

Check the web for sales pictures of classic cars. There are many want-ad (advertisements) up on the web on such sites as E-bay and even craig's list. www.craigslist.org Do a search for cars for sale. You'll be surprised what you can find.

John

Hi John, I must be careful with websites and their terms of use conditions.

I feel better asking for people for pics as they are pemitting me to use them, rather than risk getting sued for stealing a pic off a website.

 

[JCitron]

Hi John, I must be careful with websites and their terms of use conditions.

I feel better asking for people for pics as they are pemitting me to use them, rather than risk getting sued for stealing a pic off a website.

I wouldn't worry too much about these pictures. These are regular people posting pictures of their cars or other items for sale. They're not professional by any means.

The other place to get reference shots is the newspaper. Your advertisement sections must have cars for sale like ours do. You are really not modifying someone else's pictures, but using them for reference.

Regarding using professional pictures. I am sure if you were to contact the photographer and explain to them what you want to use the picture for, it wouldn't be a big deal. I think they would probably go along with it as long as you give them credit for the use.

In general the biggest problem with the use of photos off the web today is people disregard copyrights and credit when the credit is due.

John

 

[lornyk5]

Colhad you have a PM over at Smileys, I have 3 cars for you!

Cheers,

Lorin