Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Stupid Right-Click!
I am SO bummed! I mean really bummed! I short while ago I did a photo shoot for a high school drama musical. I spent well over 12 hrs on that shoot from start to finish. I didn't charge the school or club a dime and provided them with a high quality service. The only way I would make anything off of my time was from the prints (which I discounted my prices drastically! AND gave each of them a FREE 5x7) I did receive two orders that I am very grateful for, but things remained really quiet with sales. I got to thinking, "did I right-click protect my gallery?" Sure enough, I checked my settings and I forgot to click that little box! AAAGH! So, still hoping my worst nightmare had not come true, I did a few quick Google searches and VOILA! There were my photos displayed on other's pages without my permission. I think that is called stealing. I was so disappointed, let down, broken hearted, you name it. I did the math and I made $1.42/hr on that shoot. Don't get me wrong, it is NOT about the money. I won't lie, I still had a great time working on that project and can chalk it up to experience. Stupid me and stupid right-click!
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Oh, that is so frustrating! I am so sorry to hear it. I don't know if people like to pretend they are ignorant to the fact that there is a copyright law, or they really are... but either way it still stinks! I say you should watermark your pics like crazy before posting them... and make sure there is no right click :)
I guess at least you got some good practice ?
If it's on the internet it's free game right??? What! It's not?! You mean you buy thousands of dollars worth of equipment, countless hours learning, another part of your life WORKING for a living by developing, printing, uploading, editing and you want me to PAY for it??! Ridiculous ;) So sorry Daina, watermark... watermark.. watermark... and yeah, you won't forget the R-click again. Major bummer.... :( By the way, the photos rocked!!!
Thiefs I tell ya!
I think you can set it to default for right click inhibition. That way you don't have to remember.
Ugh, Daina, I'm so sorry. I feel terrible.
Melissa
Melissa, PLEASE don't feel bad! I am serious. There was nothing you could do, nor are you in anyway responsible. Like I said, I had a GREAT time working on that project and would do it again in a heart beat.
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