Copyright free resources

Source: Flickr /  melenita2012 (cc)

Source: Flickr / melenita2012 (cc)

Good visual content is extremely important to give your story the attention it deserves. The internet is full of interesting images, photos and graphics. However, most of it is protected by copyright. Using these images may result in paying expensive fines.

In this module we will focus on finding free alternatives for visual content.

We will cover the following topics:

 

  • The added value of visuals
  • How copyrights work
  • Creative commons
  • How to find copyright free visuals
  • Proper attribution
  • Alternative sources