Thoughts on Illustration

Copyright, Licensing, and Self-Promotion (Part 1)

Episode Summary

In this episode we dive into the exciting world of Copyright for Illustrators! I swear, it's not as boring as it sounds — and in fact, I will explain why it's way more important for independent illustrators and artists than you might imagine. This is Part 1 of 2. We'll pick up with the rest in Episode 20.

Episode Notes

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In this episode we dive into the exciting world of Copyright for Illustrators!  I will explain why it's way more important for independent illustrators and artists than you might imagine. We'll talk about how understanding copyright can help you make a lot more money from your art, the difference between Copyright and Moral Rights, and we'll even talk about how Licensing works! 

By listening to this episode, you'll learn:

• What your rights are where it comes to owning and controlling your artwork
• Why you may not be pricing your illustrations high enough
• What copyright means in NORMAL, EVERYDAY English
• Why you should ALWAYS fight for your right to use your work for self promotion

This is Part 1 of 2. We'll pick up with the rest in Episode 20. 

Disclaimer: THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE.

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IN THIS EPISODE

00:01:16 - Opener

00:04:08 - Honest Recording Notes

00:05:24 - Story

00:13:04 - Part 1 — How Copyright Works

• What is Copyright?
• History of Copyright
• How does Copyright Protect the Artist?
• What's the difference between Copyright and Moral Rights

00:17:26 - Part 2 — How Copyright Relates to Pricing

• Copyright gives us a more objective way to price our work besides Time

00:25:07 - Part 3 — Breakdown of Copyright and Licensing

• Copyright
• Moral Rights
• Licensing
  • Limited
  • Unlimited
    • Unlimited Restricted
    • Unlimited Unrestricted

IN EPISODE 20

We'll continue our discussion in Episode 20, picking up on the subject of Buyout Licenses.

Part 3 — Continued 

• Licensing
  • Buyout
  • Copyright Transfer
  • Royalties
  • Work for Hire Contracts

Part 4 — Copyright and Self-Promotion

• Conclusions
  • Copyright is a Tool
  • You Get To Share Your Work

LINKS 

Types of Illustration Licensing (The Informed Illustrator) — https://www.theinformedillustrator.com/2015/03/types-of-illustration-licensing.html

About Copyright (AOI) - https://theaoi.com/resources/copyright/what-is-copyright/

Graphic Artists' Guild Handbook - https://amzn.to/495qkk0 — Use this affiliate link to support the podcast

Guide to Copyright and Licensing (Folio Illustration and Animation Agency) - https://folioart.co.uk/guide-to-copyright-and-licensing/

PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS 

All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

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