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Using Characters in Graphic Novel?

z_stefaniz_stefani Posts: 42
edited September 16 in New Users

Hopefully this is the right spot for this question. If not please let me know. I am making a graphic novel, that will be in print & ecopy. I'm not sure how it works with using characters, animals, monsters, objects, etc in books. I have redone most of my characters, but there are a few that i absolutley love their original look. For example, Chrryt has a character called Eight. I love her look and would love to use her as is, but would i need a licence for that? Mousso, P3d, Daz Originals, each have 1 i would love to use. There are also certian locations, cafe, house, objects that i would also prefer to use in orignal version. Can i use those things in a graphic novel or would i need licenses for them? Thank you ;)

P.S. I SUCK in the forums. I did try to find the answer to this question but i got lost af ;)

EDIT: Someone just told me that I cant use G9 & G8 characters in a book for sale without a license because that character & their face belong to the creator. I thought we could but I figured it would just be better to ask for certain.

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  • LeanaLeana Posts: 13,521
    edited September 16

    You can use characters or sets from the Daz store in a book for sale without an additional license (provided they're not one of the few products with an editorial license), the standard license covers commercial use of 2D images or animations made with content sold here (including freebies you got from the store). And yes, you can use them as is if you want to.
    You will need to check the licensing agreement for content you got from other places if you used some. Content bought at a store like Renderosity would typically be ok too, but for example some freebies don't allow commercial use.

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  • z_stefaniz_stefani Posts: 42

    Thank you so much Leana you are so helpful <3  That is suuuuch good news! When they told me that I couldnt use them, I panicked lol I was worried af! Most of the characters i've redone, but there are a few that just look sooooooooooo amazing! they are perfect for the characters I wrote. I'm so relieved! Thankz again! If theres anything i can ever do for you, don't hesitate to hit me up <3

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