It may be counter-intuitive, but you could add the image's embed code to a video element OR you could add the embed code to a HTML page and then link a web object to that page. Here is a quick test of both options with your embed code (never mind the poor formatting).
Michael is right on the money but.........Whoa! I wouldn't go as far as "without having to license"... They are still licensed and copyrighted. And not allowed for any sort of commercial use.
My point is, I would be a little wary to use those embeds unless a) I was absolutely certain my project is classified as non-commercial/non-profit and b) I wouldn't mind analytics regarding my project being transmitted back to Getty to use as they see fit.
Imagine the mess if Getty somehow determined your project to be "commercial" or "for profit" while you were using their own embed code...
I've been speaking with Getty about this since yesterday. See their Terms of Use.
This is the most pertinent paragraph:
Embedded Viewer
Where enabled, you may embed Getty Images Content on a website, blog or social media platform using the embedded viewer (the “Embedded Viewer”). Not all Getty Images Content will be available for embedded use, and availability may change without notice. Getty Images reserves the right in its sole discretion to remove Getty Images Content from the Embedded Viewer. Upon request, you agree to take prompt action to stop using the Embedded Viewer and/or Getty Images Content. You may only use embedded Getty Images Content for editorial purposes (meaning relating to events that are newsworthy or of public interest). Embedded Getty Images Content may not be used: (a) for any commercial purpose (for example, in advertising, promotions or merchandising) or to suggest endorsement or sponsorship; (b) in violation of any stated restriction; (c) in a defamatory, pornographic or otherwise unlawful manner; or (d) outside of the context of the Embedded Viewer.
Getty Images (or third parties acting on its behalf) may collect data related to use of the Embedded Viewer and embedded Getty Images Content, and reserves the right to place advertisements in the Embedded Viewer or otherwise monetise its use without any compensation to you.
Commercial use is out of the window (as expected), although IMO a lot of people got sucked in by yesterday's hype.
Thanks Alexandros and Simon for clarifying about the terms of use. My organization is a not-for-profit that develops courses for human rights education, but I'll check with Getty just to be sure.
Thanks Michael for your technical support- I'll try out your idea.
Steven, kudos to your organization and the work they do. If I were Getty, I'd be all for helping you out.
Alex, tx very much for alerting users to the copyright restrictions on the Getty images. Media have made it sound like we can all use all of it whenever we want. That may not be their intent, but at first blush, that's how it reads/sounds. So many people misunderstand intellectual property and fair use....it's ALWAYS good to have a reminder.
Simon, tx for sharing your findings here. Hopefully this page will clarify for anyone who's uncertain about what Getty's latest announcement really means.
Do I sound like someone who used to do a workshop on copyright and fair use?
I'm interested to know - how did you make out with this in the end? I'm considering doing something similar for my organization. We're a non-profit community-based learning network and I'm creating some freely accessible courseware for our learners that will published to the web. I'm interested in using some embedded images from Getty if possible.
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It may be counter-intuitive, but you could add the image's embed code to a video element OR you could add the embed code to a HTML page and then link a web object to that page. Here is a quick test of both options with your embed code (never mind the poor formatting).
Michael is right on the money but.........Whoa! I wouldn't go as far as "without having to license"... They are still licensed and copyrighted. And not allowed for any sort of commercial use.
My point is, I would be a little wary to use those embeds unless
a) I was absolutely certain my project is classified as non-commercial/non-profit and
b) I wouldn't mind analytics regarding my project being transmitted back to Getty to use as they see fit.
Imagine the mess if Getty somehow determined your project to be "commercial" or "for profit" while you were using their own embed code...
Just my 2 cents,
Alex
I've been speaking with Getty about this since yesterday. See their Terms of Use.
This is the most pertinent paragraph:
Embedded Viewer
Where enabled, you may embed Getty Images Content on a website, blog or social media platform using the embedded viewer (the “Embedded Viewer”). Not all Getty Images Content will be available for embedded use, and availability may change without notice. Getty Images reserves the right in its sole discretion to remove Getty Images Content from the Embedded Viewer. Upon request, you agree to take prompt action to stop using the Embedded Viewer and/or Getty Images Content. You may only use embedded Getty Images Content for editorial purposes (meaning relating to events that are newsworthy or of public interest). Embedded Getty Images Content may not be used: (a) for any commercial purpose (for example, in advertising, promotions or merchandising) or to suggest endorsement or sponsorship; (b) in violation of any stated restriction; (c) in a defamatory, pornographic or otherwise unlawful manner; or (d) outside of the context of the Embedded Viewer.
Getty Images (or third parties acting on its behalf) may collect data related to use of the Embedded Viewer and embedded Getty Images Content, and reserves the right to place advertisements in the Embedded Viewer or otherwise monetise its use without any compensation to you.
Commercial use is out of the window (as expected), although IMO a lot of people got sucked in by yesterday's hype.
Thanks Alexandros and Simon for clarifying about the terms of use. My organization is a not-for-profit that develops courses for human rights education, but I'll check with Getty just to be sure.
Thanks Michael for your technical support- I'll try out your idea.
Steve
Hi All,
Steven, kudos to your organization and the work they do. If I were Getty, I'd be all for helping you out.
Alex, tx very much for alerting users to the copyright restrictions on the Getty images. Media have made it sound like we can all use all of it whenever we want. That may not be their intent, but at first blush, that's how it reads/sounds. So many people misunderstand intellectual property and fair use....it's ALWAYS good to have a reminder.
Simon, tx for sharing your findings here. Hopefully this page will clarify for anyone who's uncertain about what Getty's latest announcement really means.
Do I sound like someone who used to do a workshop on copyright and fair use?
I tried the same fox that Michael gave with a vimeo video, but nada! :( Is there perhaps a different way of using the embed code from vimeo?
@Michael
Is there any way you could upload the Storyline file of "here is a quick test" ?
I read what you say and think I understand it, but cant execute it. So would like to explore Storyline file to see what I got wrong.
Hi Steven,
I'm interested to know - how did you make out with this in the end? I'm considering doing something similar for my organization. We're a non-profit community-based learning network and I'm creating some freely accessible courseware for our learners that will published to the web. I'm interested in using some embedded images from Getty if possible.
Thanks!
May be better to contact Getty Images direct and ask them, I have found them really helpful on issues of licensing
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