Summary: In Episode 8 of the Digital Publishing Podcast, we discuss how NOT to get into trouble when using images in your blog posts and magazine articles. The issue of copyright infringement can land many starting entrepreneurs in hot water. Learn why Meron will never use Creative Common images again, what an insider from Getty Images has to say about copyright management (and the thousand dollar letter unsuspecting ab-users can expect to receive) and why royalty free images are not really free. We also discuss the most trusted sites we recommend to use when it comes to sourcing images from your blog, magazine or digital publication. In the second part of this information jammed session, David shares some concrete stats from his mag regarding price testing that he has been carrying out - has he discovered the "sweet spot" for magcast newsstand magazine pricing In today's 43 minutes you will learn: The do's and don'ts of using photos from the web in your digital publishing material Why Royalty Free isn't free at all! Where can you get photos to use for free, and at what terms What is the Creative Commons license Where do we get our stock photography for the magazine from How to get your stock photography photos for A LOT less The results of David's price experiment with his digital magazine and a possible sweet spot for mag pricing Resources mentioned on today's episode: Attributing Creative Commons Materials - PDF explaining where and how to use photos licensed under the Creative Commons The Flickr Creative Commons collection Getty Images Suing You For Copyright Infringement Over Photos For Blog? [Meron's Article with over 50 comments so far] Getty Images Curated by Getty editors. Corbis Images Dreams Time – A cheap choice for stock photos. iStock Photo (Owned by Getty Images) – Same like Getty, but the photos are uploaded by the photographers themselves, and not by Getty. Shutter Stock Fotolia sxc.hu Show Transcript - In progress… Thanks for being patient! We Need Your Help! Thank you all for checking out this session of the DPP podcast! If you haven’t already we would love if you could take a short minute to leave us a quick rating and review of the podcast on iTunes, by clicking on the link below! It would be extremely helpful for the show to get some traction and ranking, grow, and reach more people! Leave a review for The Digital Publishing podcast! Thank you again for your support. We can’t wait to see you again next week! Disclosure: Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you, and we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase.
