On 4/10/06, Steve Bennett stevage@gmail.com wrote:
On 4/10/06, Matt Brown morven@gmail.com wrote:
The point is that when making a photograph or scan of a 2D work, one is attempting to accurately reproduce the original. In other words, one is seeking to have NO difference between the original and one's copy; imperfections are flaws (acceptable or not). All one's efforts are attempting to get rid of any 'creative' differences.
Heh, you mean if there's a flaw, such as a scratch, in the photocopying process, copyright could reside in the flaw? :)
No; rather my point was that by attempting to minimise differences between your copy and the original, you were explicitly trying NOT to have creative additions.
However, a copy that was artistic (distorted, etc. deliberately) might establish new copyright.
-Matt