Copyright Toolbox Underlying the process of publishing a journal article is a publishing agreement. A publishing agreement is an important step in achieving a balance of rights in the process of scholarly communication. It determines the rights which are important to the stakeholders involved in this process. It is in the interest of the author to understand the implications of the agreement, and this toolbox has been compiled to enable the author and the publisher to provide a publishing agreement and to identify the issues that should be considered when a scholarly work is submitted to a journal. The toolbox has three entries. The last entry refers to initiatives from other organisations or academic institutes have undertaken to maximise access to scholarly publications. Both licence and sample wording are based on The set of key needs for authors and publishers when publishing a journal article.
Raster Images versus Vector Images These two formats are quite different from one another, yet they contrast and complement one another when used appropriately for the desired final output method. Raster images are created through the process of scanning source artwork or "painting" with a photo editing or paint program such as Corel PhotoPAINT or Adobe PhotoShop. Vector images are created through the process of drawing with vector illustration programs such as CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator. The word "vector" is a synonym for line. Vector images can also be created through the process of conversion from a raster image by using a raster to vector conversion program such as CorelTRACE or EuroVECTOR. Raster Images A raster image is a collection of dots called pixels. Resolution The resolution of a raster image or scanned image is expressed in terms of the dots per inch or dpi. Take a 300 dpi bitmap and increase the size in a graphics program, and presto - you have created a bad case of the "jaggies". -----> Continued below
Copyright hub - your gateway to information about copyright in the UK for Mac OS X GNU Image Manipulation Program Skip to page contents [ News | Screenshots | Features | Downloads | Documentation | Get Involved ][ Plug-in Registry | GIMP Development ] [ Donations ] [ GIMP for Mac OS X This page is obsolete, please see the downloads page. Copyright User.Org Copyright User Copyrightuser.org is an independent online resource aimed at making UK Copyright Law accessible to creators and members of the public. The goal is to provide answers to the most pressing concerns creators have about copyright, helping them understand their rights. The site was launched on 14 February 2014. Purpose and Scope The textual content of the website has been produced by leading copyright academics and is intended to be accurate and authoritative. The content on this website reflects what is permitted under UK copyright legislation and is correct as of 27 March 2014. It is important to be aware of the evolving nature of the law. It is also essential to note that the material represents the law as stated in the UK Copyright Act, although at times there can be considerable tension between law and practice.