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

Take The 6 Stages of Illustration: Leading Clients Through Your Art - Use this link to get 30 days free on Skillshare.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 artworkWhy you may not be pricing your illustrations high enoughWhat copyright means in NORMAL, EVERYDAY EnglishWhy you should ALWAYS fight for your right to use your work for self promotionThis is Part 1 of 2. We'll pick up with the rest in Episode 20. Disclaimer: THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. HOW TO SUPPORTThank you for listening/watching!01 — Share this episode/podcast with a friend.This is the single most effective way to help grow this podcast.02 — Support me on Patreon at http://patreon.com/tomfroese$8 Drawing Buddies gain exclusive access to my monthly Draw With Me meetups.Join for as low as $3 to get 20% off my 1-on-1 coaching sessions03 – Take my Skillshare classes!Visit http://tomfroese.com/teaching to find links to all my classes. Use these links and get 30 days of free membership on Skillshare!04 – Join my mailing listNever miss an important update. Sign up at http://tomfroese.com/contact  IN THIS EPISODE00:01:16 - Opener00:04:08 - Honest Recording Notes00:05:24 - Story00:13:04 - Part 1 — How Copyright WorksWhat is Copyright?History of CopyrightHow does Copyright Protect the Artist?What's the difference between Copyright and Moral Rights00:17:26 - Part 2 — How Copyright Relates to PricingCopyright gives us a more objective way to price our work besides Time00:25:07 - Part 3 — Breakdown of Copyright and LicensingCopyrightMoral RightsLicensingLimitedUnlimitedUnlimited RestrictedUnlimited UnrestrictedIN EPISODE 20We'll continue our discussion in Episode 20, picking up on the subject of Buyout Licenses. Part 3 — Continued LicensingBuyoutCopyright TransferRoyaltiesWork for Hire ContractsPart 4 — Copyright and Self-PromotionConclusionsCopyright is a ToolYou Get To Share Your Work LINKS Types of Illustration Licensing (The Informed Illustrator) — https://www.theinformedillustrator.com/2015/03/types-of-illustration-licensing.htmlAbout 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 podcastGuide 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. FIND ME ELSEWHERE http://linktr.ee/mrtomfroese
PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineerhttps://linktr.ee/semiathleticAll Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk. FIND ME ELSEWHERE www.tomfroese.com