I want to sell the things I make in my 3D program of choice, but I am not sure if I can if I use images found with a quick Google search. If I limit the search to just images with no copyright rights on them, that REALLY limits me. Say I want to model a weapon or a car. I will need good reference images to make a good…
What if I want to alter them to make them more adequate for using as references? I have not been able to find anything online that says it is okay to use images as a reference. Where did you find that information?
Nice to see you here, Admin! I did read that. I Just wanted to make sure I was allowed to use images for reference. There is a lot of legal talk in there that I don't quite understand. Better to make sure then get in trouble with the copyright holder.
in terms of fair-use, i would imagine that using a reference image to create a 3d model, regardless of whether it's a direct representation in 3d or not, would fall under a transformative. HOWEVER, the original concept artist could likely sue you for some portion of your profits.