Flickr.com - Finding Images You Can Use in Presentations for FREE
As we know, a key to retention of information is audience attention. To capture attention, a strong visual can tap into emotion, story, or the unexpected to spark a memorable moment. But how do we find powerful images?
In an earlier blog entry, I shared about Google Images and how to use the advanced settings to find images that you can freely use. Another major image repository, Flickr.com, also offers a way for you to search for free images. Flickr.com supports Creative Commons licensing. As users upload their own photographs, they can choose a license to open or restrict reuse of those images. Many users offer their photographs for free, simply asking that you acknowledge them as the source of the image (this is known as "attribution").
http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons
Which one's are okay to use?
| License Label | Description |
|---|---|
| Attribution | All the artist asks is that you acknowledge the creator. You should at least offer a "Photo By" credit with the image and may also provide a full reference at the end of a presentation, similar to sourcing quotes or research. You are free to create derivative works or use the image for commercial purposes. Learn more. |
| Attribution-NoDerivs | The artist asks that you acknowledge the creator and do not alter the image to create derivative works. You should offer a "Photo By" credit with the image and may also provide a full reference at the end of a presentation, similar to sourcing quotes or research. You should not combine the photo with other imagery or use it in your own art. You may use it for commercial purposes. Learn more. |
| Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs | The artist asks that you acknowledge the creator, do not use the work for commercial purposes, and do not alter the image to create derivative works. You should offer a "Photo By" credit with the image and may also provide a full reference at the end of a presentation, similar to sourcing quotes or research. You should not combine the photo with other imagery or use it in your own art. You should not use the imagery for your own business or commercial benefit; may be used in education and for non-profit. Learn more. |
| Attribution-NonCommercial | The artist asks that you acknowledge the creator and do not use the work for commercial purposes. You should offer a "Photo By" credit with the image and may also provide a full reference at the end of a presentation, similar to sourcing quotes or research. You should not use the imagery for your own business or commercial benefit; may be used in education and for non-profit. Learn more. |
| Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike | The artist asks that you acknowledge the creator and do not use the work for commercial purposes. You may alter or create derivative works, but the resulting work must be shared with the same license for others. You should offer a "Photo By" credit with the image and may also provide a full reference at the end of a presentation, similar to sourcing quotes or research. You can combine the photo with other imagery or use it in your own art to create something new. You must offer the resulting work with the same or similar license. Learn more. |
| Attribution-ShareAlike | The artist asks that you acknowledge the creator and post any derivative works with the same or similar license. You should offer a "Photo By" credit with the image and may also provide a full reference at the end of a presentation, similar to sourcing quotes or research. You are free to create derivative works and/or use the image for commercial purposes. Learn more. |
