Anyone feel like doing a favor? :)

[rwilliams]

Yeah, I think I figured it out, but now I'm a little nervous about using it since everyone brought up the issue about the copyright.

If you have Photoshop then you have the tools to do this. Take it as an opportunity to learn something and figure it out. As others have said, it's really not that hard.

 

[CameraClicker]

Here: Dove Tattoo Designs Xglior - Tattoo and Piercing is a 900 by 900 image of it, there is a signature and date in the corner. Try contacting Dove Tattoo Designs Xglior to ask if it is theirs.

 

[tirediron]

Yeah, I think I figured it out, but now I'm a little nervous about using it since everyone brought up the issue about the copyright.

If you have Photoshop then you have the tools to do this. Take it as an opportunity to learn something and figure it out. As others have said, it's really not that hard.

Or, head down to your local library; they will have LOTS of books of public-domain images (745), and if you can't find this one, chances are you'll find something very close to it.

 

[rwilliams]

So if it's public-domain, I can use it without needing permission?

Yeah, I think I figured it out, but now I'm a little nervous about using it since everyone brought up the issue about the copyright.

If you have Photoshop then you have the tools to do this. Take it as an opportunity to learn something and figure it out. As others have said, it's really not that hard.

Or, head down to your local library; they will have LOTS of books of public-domain images (745), and if you can't find this one, chances are you'll find something very close to it.

 

[tirediron]

So if it's public-domain, I can use it without needing permission?

Yeah, I think I figured it out, but now I'm a little nervous about using it since everyone brought up the issue about the copyright.

Or, head down to your local library; they will have LOTS of books of public-domain images (745), and if you can't find this one, chances are you'll find something very close to it.

Yes, if it's public-domain (often referred to as "Copyright-free") then it's fair game.

 

[KmH]

Copyright in Derivative Works and Compilations

 

[Buckster]

As you've now seen from the responses in this thread (and many others here), TPF members and staff are quite the insistent defenders of copyright, and rightly so. Moreso even than you will find on most photography forums.

Similarly, you will also find that advice given towards obtaining copyrighted software like Photoshop by illegal means is also a huge no-no around here, again rightly so. We pay for our software and expect that everyone should also pay for theirs. It doesn't take posting it or a link to it or even specific instructions on how to do it here to land in hot water over it; Simply promoting the idea that it can be done is enough to put you in the hot seat. We take such issues of copyright very seriously.

Of course, if you state that you're copying images found here posted by the members and printing them into coffee table books (without a copyright granting you the lawful permission to do so), then that's fine with the staff here. So, if you see anything you like posted here, have at it. Likewise, if you post images of your own here, just keep in mind that they too are up for grabs.

Enjoy!!

 

[Forkie]

OP:

In Photoshop unlock your background layer, then through the top menu bar:

Choose Select > Colour Range

Make sure "Select" is set to "Sampled Colours", then click on a white part of the image.

Hit OK.

Hit backspace.

Save it as a PNG file.

Done.

No one here will do it for you because of the copyright issue, but we can't stop you doing it yourself. And don't worry about actually having it tattooed. People have tattoos of sports logos, movie logos and famous people's faces everyday and as far as I'm aware, no lawsuit has ever been brought on any of them.

Relax.

 

[480sparky]

OP:

In Photoshop unlock your background layer, then through the top menu bar:

Choose Select > Colour Range

Make sure "Select" is set to "Sampled Colours", then click on a white part of the image.

Hit OK.

Hit backspace.

Save it as a PNG file.

Done.

No one here will do it for you because of the copyright issue, but we can't stop you doing it yourself. And don't worry about actually having it tattooed. People have tattoos of sports logos, movie logos and famous people's faces everyday and as far as I'm aware, no lawsuit has ever been brought on any of them.

Relax.

Very poor response. Not only how to break the law, but stating that it's fine because you'll never get prosecuted.

This is what's wrong with the world today.

 

[Designer]

Hi, Buck!

 

[Forkie]

OP:

In Photoshop unlock your background layer, then through the top menu bar:

Choose Select > Colour Range

Make sure "Select" is set to "Sampled Colours", then click on a white part of the image.

Hit OK.

Hit backspace.

Save it as a PNG file.

Done.

No one here will do it for you because of the copyright issue, but we can't stop you doing it yourself. And don't worry about actually having it tattooed. People have tattoos of sports logos, movie logos and famous people's faces everyday and as far as I'm aware, no lawsuit has ever been brought on any of them.

Relax.

Very poor response. Not only how to break the law, but stating that it's fine because you'll never get prosecuted.

This is what's wrong with the world today.

Yes, this is what's wrong with the world today. People getting tattoos of line drawings.

F**k me.

 

[480sparky]

Yes, this is what's wrong with the world today. People getting tattoos of line drawings.

F**k me.

No. What is wrong is your blatant disregard for the law.

Obviously your response is a thinly-veiled attempt to hide it, but you've put it out there for the world to see.

Perhaps we should discuss how to steal your car, or abscond with your money in the bank, or perhaps even kill you.

It's really easy to do. People do it every day. And some never get caught.

Yeah, since that's the case...... sure...... go for it. It's only your money. Your life. Your car. We don't care.

Laws. Pffft. Who needs 'em. No need to be a part of a civilized society. Just do what you want. The end always justifies the means. Who cares if you get hurt?

 

[Buckster]

What is wrong is your blatant disregard for the law.

Just out of curiosity, did you make and therefore own the copyright for the image you use for your avatar?

 

[CCericola]

Whatever image you use (please do it legally) it needs to be redrawn in a vector program like illustrator.

 

[Forkie]

Yes, this is what's wrong with the world today. People getting tattoos of line drawings.

F**k me.

No. What is wrong is your blatant disregard for the law.

Obviously your response is a thinly-veiled attempt to hide it, but you've put it out there for the world to see.

Perhaps we should discuss how to steal your car, or abscond with your money in the bank, or perhaps even kill you.

It's really easy to do. People do it every day. And some never get caught.

Yeah, since that's the case...... sure...... go for it. It's only your money. Your life. Your car. We don't care.

Laws. Pffft. Who needs 'em. No need to be a part of a civilized society. Just do what you want. The end always justifies the means. Who cares if you get hurt?

Firstly, there was no disregard for the law. I answered a technical question. The OP asked how to select the black pixels in his image and I explained to him how to do it. I did not enquire why he wished to select the black pixels or what he wanted to do with the image - I don't really care why he wants to know, but I explained a perfectly valid method for carrying out a task in Photoshop. He could have equally found that information elsewhere with not very much Googling. Anyone who Googles how to select certain pixels in future may well stumble across this post amongst countless others. Should I be held accountable for their actions as well?

Secondly, neither editing someone else's image nor getting a tattoo of a trademarked logo is, at least in the UK, illegal as both practices fall under the category of "personal/private use". If the OP decides to sell his version of the image, or pass it off as his own work to his commercial benefit then yes, he would be breaking the law. I hold my hands up if this is illegal in the US and plead ignorance.

Thirdly, now you mention it, yes perhaps we should discuss the things you suggested. Someone one day might ask "How do I unlock a car if I don't have the keys?". Me answering it and giving methods for unlocking cars does not constitute aiding, nor abetting a crime. Me saying in a post, "If you squeeze someone's neck hard enough for long enough, they'll die", does not make me an accomplice to murder.

Now let's all just calm down a little, shall we?!

*This image is irresponsibly sourced from Gifrific.com