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by Adz3r0 on May 2nd, 2009

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Say I used images from the Internet to vector over for my Graphic novel. That shouldn't be illegal, right? Say I take the body of a naked blond and vector over her to look like a naked brunet - that shouldn't be illegal, right?

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  • by Anonymous on October 30th, 2009

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    I'm not sure if these peoples' answers are completely accurate. I do know that if your work is different enough from the original (not a close copy), it isn't considered copyright infringement. The fact that you're taking photos and switching to a different medium also helps your case. (though I don't know if that alone will protect you).

    Anyone who automatically assumes that "derivative works" are illegal is wrong. Works that are based on other works, inspired by other works, or derived from other works are usually acceptable as long as they aren't too close to the original (and the original concept is not patented...). I'm not sure exactly how the closeness is measured, but I heard that 22 or more differences between your copy and the original is legal.

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      by Adz3r0 on October 30th, 2009

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