Hi im not sure if this is right place to ask questions like this but i couldn't find better place on this forum. I was wondering if using model of Pokemon for animation showreel a violation of copyrights? Do i have to give credit to Nintendo or i cannot use them at all? If i get hired because of showreel featuring…
Thanks a lot for an answer. I was seeing it as a way to do a "fan art" as an animator but i was unsure on how ppl would see it. Well, too bad, those models are cool looking and well made :( I guess Im back to searching models with proper CC
I agree with EQ's summation using original content for your anim portfolio entry. Nowadays IP copyright/left policies tend to be a minefield for the unintiated to navigate at the best of times without the added burden of potential litigous action brought forward by the owner/s, TBH a much safer ass covering rout going 100%…
This depends on a number of factors. The most important one: Is the model ripped from a game or downloaded from a dubious source which may have ripped it from a game? If so, you should absolutely not animate and put this in your portfolio. Not only is it a very clear violation of copyright, it's big no-no as far as ethics…