Will I Get Raped For Using PRO Sports Images?

[1yerrot]

I want to rip some MLB action shot photos.

Is there anyway to use professional sports pictures that would normally come from AP images or Getty for free without getting in big trouble? (example: Pic of Grant Hill dunking)


I'm considering manipulating the images in order to be able to claim derivative work.

Any of you had success with using pro league images?

 

[ShadowCaster]

I'm considering manipulating the images in order to be able to claim derivative work.

Yeah you do that. Here's a fine example of slightly altered image.

 

[icex999]

It all depends how you're using them (commercial use vs. editorial)...

Give this a read: Photo Attorney: Commercial vs. Editorial Use of Photographs of People


Here's some real-world feedback on this blog:
Is it legal to use photographs if I give proper credit? « WordPress.com Forums


And here's an interesting warning story from improper usage...
Legal Lesson Learned: Copywriter Pays $4,000 for $10 Photo | Webcopyplus Web Copywriter Blog

I posted a few links because I don't think a definitive answer really exists...hope that helps!

- ice

 

[mikeshinobi]

Yeah you do that. Here's a fine example of slightly altered image.

It never gets old!

 

[icex999]

You also might want to look at services like these:

http://www.thenewsroom.com/
GumGum - World's Largest In-Image Advertising Platform

 

[Cashless Clay]

If you search through flickr you should be able to find some that you can use as long as you attribute them. Here's one I found.

 

[icex999]

If you search through flickr you should be able to find some that you can use as long as you attribute them. Here's one I found.

True; just make sure you have the photographer's consent if it's not listed with the pic, and that there aren't any logos...though some leagues like the NFL will go after just player likeness, not sure about the MLB.

 

[Kiopa_Matt]

You'll only get raped if you end up making enough money for it to be worthwhile raping you. Until then, don't worry about it, but if & when that happens, expect to get squashed like a cockroach.

 

[ShadowCaster]

If you search through flickr you should be able to find some that you can use as long as you attribute them. Here's one I found.

Now it matches his facial expression a bit more.

 

[kamired2]

^^ i like how the ball is flying from his crotch

nigger sure got a mighty pecker

 

[1yerrot]

It all depends how you're using them (commercial use vs. editorial)...

Give this a read: Photo Attorney: Commercial vs. Editorial Use of Photographs of People


Here's some real-world feedback on this blog:
Is it legal to use photographs if I give proper credit? « WordPress.com Forums


And here's an interesting warning story from improper usage...
Legal Lesson Learned: Copywriter Pays $4,000 for $10 Photo | Webcopyplus Web Copywriter Blog

I posted a few links because I don't think a definitive answer really exists...hope that helps!

- ice

Thanks bruh, that's good info. I think Ima just take screenshots of youtube HD vids and crop them in photoshop. Did 1 and it looks great!

You'll only get raped if you end up making enough money for it to be worthwhile raping you. Until then, don't worry about it, but if & when that happens, expect to get squashed like a cockroach.

Yeah, aint that always the way? Lol....

 

[rmsrms]

derivative image is the way to go, print the image, have some hot chick/not hot chick hold the image, take a photo - voila - derivative image.