Tim Nikias <tim### [at] gmxde> wrote in news:3CF286D7.B00DE03B@gmx.de:


> Reusser wrote:
> 
>> I've been working on my own Luxo Jr.-style desk lamp lately.  (Luxo
>> Jr. was Pixar's original animation featuring two desk lamps.)  I
>> basically copied the design down to the details, so would it be some
>> sort of copyright infringement if I posted my own animations of a
>> hopping lamp to this group?  I would hate to make anyone mad even
>> though most likely no one would ever know the difference.  Thanks.
>>
> How about asking Pixar? I'd think they'd be
> very friendly (like telling you: ah, private use,
> no problem, give us credit, give a link to our
> site... don't sell). That's what I'd expect from
> their type of animations, but I could be wrong...
>

[I'd say it's better for everyone if we avoid top-posting.]

And I guess they've got their lawyers... :P If it's amazingly good, and
it starts spreading on the net, it will certainly cause trouble IMO. Or
maybe I just need to argue? :) Also, I don't think that Pixar will give
their permission very quickly (if at all). They've become a big company
with their decision-making mechanisms and all. :P 

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Gergely

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