Thoughts on coping characters? by CyberneticCupcake, journal
Thoughts on coping characters?
I've wondered about people (to be honest, people on the autism spectrum and similar conditions) who've utilized fictional characters as a way to develop themselves and the way they handle the outside world.
I'm not going to link art or artists that illustrate this phenomenon since I'm certain these people are bullied enough already for their "strong spiritual connection" to fictitious beings, but I'm betting you know of at least one. Maybe you are one, yourself, but hide it under the pretense of exploring deep [media] lore or analyzing the character like some literature class nerd. Maybe you have no shame and think that more people should ex
How to Obtain Copyrights for Film/Video Projects by Cinestress, journal
How to Obtain Copyrights for Film/Video Projects
Copyright Weekend
By now you have read the previous articles from our Copyright Weekend and are familiar with the terms, legal grey areas, and art-specific topics, such as reference photos and fan art. But if you want to make a film or video, where do you go to obtain music, sound effects, or other audio necessities in order to make your video meet your vision? How would you get stock footage or 3D models for an animated film without doing all the work yourself?
There are many options!
First, you can reach out to the creator or copyright owner. This is easily accomplished by finding the contact information (usually email, not social media
Copyright Weekend
Hello all,
as part of Copyright Weekend I am here to write about Fan art and copyrights.
Before we dive into the thick of it I want to take a moment to say that I am not a lawyer, nor have I ever gone to law school. This article is based entirely on my experience as well as common knowledge. If you feel you need legal advise in regards to copyrights surrounding Fan art, I urge you to reach out to an actual lawyer.
What is Fan art?
Fan art is art of copyrighted characters that is not created to be 'official' art.
If you draw some of your favorite characters from your favorite show, that is fan art. If the company who ow