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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Newbie Discussion => Topic started by: Timbrke on October 14, 2015, 15:10
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Hi all!
I need an advice, please
I intend to upload a batch of shots dedicated to characters of computer game S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
My models are the fans of the game and cosplaying characters - soldiers, monsters, survivalists, etc
Copyright on game and its designation belongs to GSC Game world company
Unfortunately, I do not know exactly whether patented images of characters or not
Here are the characters of the game
1) Guy in Seva suit (Dolg grouping)
(http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/stalker/images/3/31/%D0%94%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B3_2.png/revision/latest?cb=20150404190625&path-prefix=ru)
on my photo , he looks like this:
(http://s016.radikal.ru/i337/1510/1e/4dfe0d74f033.jpg)
2) Guy in Zarya suit
(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/stalker/images/1/19/Stalker_kombez_soc1.png/revision/latest?cb=20140321094822&path-prefix=ru)
or
(http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/stalker/images/9/90/Ln1LPFXirpw.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140304150830&path-prefix=ru)
on my photo , he looks like this:
(http://s020.radikal.ru/i701/1510/35/731620c967bb.jpg)
4) Scientist and guard in SSP suit
(http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/stalker/images/b/b9/%D0%A3%D1%87%D1%91%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B9_1.png/revision/latest?cb=20150402145017&path-prefix=ru)
(http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/stalker/images/4/40/289741774.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140118151552&path-prefix=ru)
on my photo , they looks like this:
(http://s020.radikal.ru/i723/1510/d6/057dcb6c2a8e.jpg)
5) Mercenary
(http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/stalker/images/0/01/%D0%9C%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%BA_1.png/revision/latest?cb=20150403111015&path-prefix=ru)
on my photo, he looks like this:
(http://s019.radikal.ru/i637/1510/93/01ae85264aa2.jpg)
The case is very simple
How exactly should i retouch the photos to avoid rejection on microstock agencies and - equally important - avoid accusment on copyright infringement?? and whether is it worth to upload such pics?
Will there be enough if I remove ALL logos, patches, etc.
or should I change the color of the costumes, to distort them, do something else?
Thanks!
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Looking at how many differences there are for most of your images - not only color, but knee pads and color/shape of bags on the side of legs, etc. - I'd say you should be OK if you remove all logos, belt buckles, patches, etc.
The one that I think may be a problem is the first - the red flower/wedges/design on the chest looks very similar in layout. I'd change the color and alter the shapes a bit more.
Bear in mind I'm not a gamer, and possibly someone who is might see something else that screams STALKER to them :)
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Thanks a lot! :) This opinion is quite in tune with my own thoughts