November 12, 2010
adobe’s eXtensible Metadata Platform (XMP) is a labeling technology that allows you to embed data about a file – metadata – into the file itself. “eXtensible” means anyone can create a set of metadata elements known as a schema. the most common XMP schema include … EXIF information recorded by a digital camera (ƒ-stop, shutter …
March 22, 2010
in session five we looked at meta-data and some of the tools we can use to manage it. before we get into the assignment for this session i want to expand on the issue of copyright and licensing, two of the major uses of meta-data. copyright and licensing copyright is your right to determine how …
March 22, 2010
the first four sessions of the Introduction to Digital Photography workshop have focused on the technical side of photography. with this session, we start switching gears to the creative side. but before delving into the arcane arts of digital developing and post-processing, i want to spend some time talking about … meta-data, and copyright and …
July 4, 2009
I’ve had two things come into my journey of late that I decided to put together and make available on the internet. The first is a photo essay on graffiti in and around downtown Vancouver, and The second was my recent discovery of the Creative Commons. Graffiti is any drawing or marking in a public …
June 5, 2009
There is always a risk when you put your creative work up on a web page. It is very easy for someone to download a copy of that work (in my case, images) and use it without your permission. Here’s a few things that you can do to help protect your images; ensure the images …
May 1, 2009
As I move into the online world as someone who publishes creative works, I want to ensure that I protect the work of others as well as ensure my own works are respected. A video clip on the YouTube help center on copyrights referred me to a couple of sites where I could get license free …