Scrim Layout for Upcoming ER

[Bruce S. de Lis]

Talking about photos in general, if one uses part of the photo --- can that be a basis for infringement? I have the impression that it must be the whole photo for it to be violative. Maybe Bruce and the others who have more insight into this can shed light on this matter.

I will say I do not know, as I do not know. But many times before a Photo is Published it is Croped to make a Better Photo, or More Dramatic Photo.

As far as Andy & Marylin, who know as both are DEAD. But I am sure someone got paid, a royalty.

 

[JimBo]

I do post MY own opinion. But unlike yours it doesn't change cuemaker to cuemaker. The fact is you answered this post in the very begining and you didn't mention a thing about the copyright infrigement possibilities. You and I both know, YOU know what that means and pertains to. The stone cold fact you didn't say anything is only because its ER. Had this been Phillippi, Black, or any other cuemaker, you wouldn't have been able to type your b.s. shpiel fast enough. Anyone can see that. The fact I will come after you when you don't hold your line, is just a by product of your own two faceness.

Joe

Joe, you're wrong, you can't keep trying to tie everything together and claim that I am inconsistent. The truth is I posted my thoughts on this and they were not pro or con. I'm sorry you are to obsessed to see that this has nothing to do with design theft or any other issues I have taken a stand on. You may continue to say it is because of who made the cue but it's very clear that you are just trying to twist it to suite your obsession. I don't expect you to admit when you are wrong because we all know it doesn't happen.

Jim

 

[JimBo]

I
Jimbo, the most two faced hypocrite on the planet. He has the audacity to talk design integrity and all this artistic theft its down right sickening. He claims to administer his "feelings" across the board. Obviously thats not the case, as one can see earlier in the thread. Again dating back to the cue design thread its just proof he lets people who have done him favors or cut him breaks, slide. Its wrong. Thats all, he picked the wrong guy to argue with, plus all the lies and bs he needs to stoop to when he cannot win the arguement, has put him square in the headlights.

You are way off base Joe, this is not a design theft and it has nothing to do with any cue design. You have not and can't prove it is. It would relate to our issue with you stealing my picture and posting it except these pictures are public photos (not private) out there for anyone who wants them. As I already said if the cue were for resale and profit was going to be made it would be wrong. These are just my thoughts, I'm no lawyer and I don't know the law, the original post was asking about legal issues. Another point you keep skipping over in your attempt to drag me in is that he did ask for permission, and most important concerning you there was no private agreement NOT to use the photos. My comments had nothing to do with who made this cue or who's buying it, but again all can see your agenda, carry on.

Jim

 

[JimBo]

So ummm you and joe were lovers???

Yup till I yelled at his boss, then he had to show just how loyal he was and he took it as a personal attack, as you can see from his screen name he has trouble seperating himself from his boss. I have no issue with Joe Van, but with his boss, well...

Jim

 

[JimBo]

Again, I had no idea that picking those photos would cause such a stink.

It didn't cause any stink, Joe just thinks he can take every post and kidnap it in an attempt to discredit me, he's a fool and most can see that there is no tie between this cue and my stand on cue design theft. Ignore him most everyone else already does.

Jim

 

[classiccues]

Yup till I yelled at his boss, then he had to show just how loyal he was and he took it as a personal attack, as you can see from his screen name he has trouble seperating himself from his boss. I have no issue with Joe Van, but with his boss, well...

Jim

What is it with your obsession with my relationship with Mark? Stick to the facts man.. design theft, artistic theft is what it is, BTW you nit, a photo in publication doesn't make it fair game.

Joe

 

[classiccues]

Again, I had no idea that picking those photos would cause such a stink.

It didn't cause any stink, Joe just thinks he can take every post and kidnap it in an attempt to discredit me, he's a fool and most can see that there is no tie between this cue and my stand on cue design theft. Ignore him most everyone else already does.

Jim

You're right Jim, this has no tie to your stand on cue design, but it does prove you give leeway to your pals. (when they tread in the grey area) The best part is if this was Phillippi or Black you would have been the first here saying how illegal it was and referencing the Bushka photo to prove your point, or at least a lame attempt to do so. Last lines pretty funny.. take your own advice.

Joe

 

[JimBo]

What is it with your obsession with my relationship with Mark?

I told you to get over your obsession with me, has that worked???


Stick to the facts man..

What facts? The facts seem to be you're obsessed and want to try and pick a fight in every thread.

design theft,

Yup this is what it's all about. Stealing designs, I think it's wrong and you, well you really don't have a side to the issue, you just want to bait me and attack, I wonder what would come of it if you took your own advice and stuck to the issue??

artistic theft is what it is,

Artistic theft?? I don't believe I've ever written those words, is this something new you are trying to work in on your twist??? I've talked about designs from day one, not styles or looks but designs, and I've always said it's not up to me to decide what small changes are enough to make it different.

BTW you nit, a photo in publication doesn't make it fair game.

Joe

I never said it made it fair game,(maybe you need to go back and read my thoughts on it) but it's a huge difference then a private photo. Maybe an exaple might help you. I don't think Jenn B would mind him using a photo off her site, but if he used a nude photo her hubby took of her that he stole out of her house she may have a different stance. Yet more important is the fact that a photo has nothing at all to do with design theft, so please stick on topic when you try to bait me into your childish bullshit.

Jim

 

[JimBo]

You're right Jim, this has no tie to your stand on cue design,

Thanks for being a man and for once admitting something, of course it's followed by your spin attempt.

but it does prove you give leeway to your pals. (when they tread in the grey area)

Joe go back and read what I wrote. He asked if it were legal, not what people thought of the design. I replied with what I thought the law to be, of course I'm not a lawyer and don't know the law. He designed his own cue, take it or leave it, legal or not it's still more artistic then anything you've ever come up with.

The best part is if this was Phillippi or Black you would have been the first here saying how illegal it was

Here is just how dumb you are, you keep trying to say that I have separate views for people who's cues I own and then you come out with complete bullshit like this. I don't brag and I don't talk about what cues I may or may not own, since I feel that has no baring on my opinions. But if I did you'd know that I own more cues from the 2 people you named then Edwin Reyes at a rate of at least 5 to 1. Now how does that support your argument, not to mention shoot holes in how well you think you know me, stop the bullshit Joe it doesn't fly.

and referencing the Bushka photo to prove your point, or at least a lame attempt to do so. Last lines pretty funny.. take your own advice.

Joe

I have some advice I'd love you to stick with, lose the obsession it makes you look bad.

Jim

 

[larrynj1]

i'm really tired of these two taking over threads with the same bullshit over and over and over again. thanks to whoever deleted the "trilogy" thread.

 

[JimBo]

i'm really tired of these two taking over threads with the same bullshit over and over and over again. thanks to whoever deleted the "trilogy" thread.

And I'm really tired of the fact that your posts NEVER add to the topic or have any relevancy, maybe we both have something we can work on.

You start first.

Jim

 

[larrynj1]

arguing on the internet is like wrestling with a pig. you get filthy and the pig likes it.

 

[JimBo]

arguing on the internet is like wrestling with a pig. you get filthy and the pig likes it.

Does this mean you reject my olive branch Larry??

Jim

 

[bandido]

and Allison

 

[bandido]

somewhat what I see through the magnifying visor

 

[Rackin_Zack]

and Allison

Looks great Edwin! The scrims are awesome and I am certain that this cue will be a prized possession!

Edit: Adding all three together (albeit poorly ):

 

[landshark77]

To answer too a question posted in another forum:
1. Yes I do the scrimshaw.
2. No, I don't have an overhead projector to project the image onto the piece. It's done freehand with a motorized engraving tool that I made then detailed with self-ground profile 1mm drill rods.

Hello Mr. Reyes,
I was the one who asked that question on the CCB. Thank you for your answer. I am impressed with your scrimshaw work. In your opinion, if a person is talented enough to draw freehand is doing the actual scrimshaw difficult?

Thank you,
Michelle

 

[bandido]

Hello Mr. Reyes,
I was the one who asked that question on the CCB. Thank you for your answer. I am impressed with your scrimshaw work. In your opinion, if a person is talented enough to draw freehand is doing the actual scrimshaw difficult?

Thank you,
Michelle

Thank you Michelle. Yes it is much more difficult. You ave to consider the grain of the canvas, in this case it's ivory. The harder areas causes deflection of the tool thus slowing down the stroke speed is necessary. Depicting the gradient shadows requires different cut depths that will need you to change grip intensity on the cutting tool.

Doing freehand itself is difficult and much more so the scrim but maintaining the artistic inspiration to build the whole cue is the most challenging. You have to remember that a cue is primarily a functional tool so the engineering part of it takes precedent over its aesthetic. I strive to blend this two together to satisfy the artistic inspiration. It may be easier to achieve if I live alone in a cave though LOL!

Artistic inspiration that bears fruit to masterpieces require satisfying four objectives. Namely, function, durability, comfort and beauty. For the creation of a piece of functional art, satisfying these is a monumental feat.

A note to the viewers of the scrims. You may notice that some elements in the scrimmed images may not look faithful to the illustration and this because the scrim is done on a CURVED surface which changes the image depending on the angle from where it is viewed. I hope everybody here sees the actual cue.

 

[Rackin_Zack]

Thank you Michelle. Yes it is much more difficult. You ave to consider the grain of the canvas, in this case it's ivory. The harder areas causes deflection of the tool thus slowing down the stroke speed is necessary. Depicting the gradient shadows requires different cut depths that will need you to change grip intensity on the cutting tool.

Doing freehand itself is difficult and much more so the scrim but maintaining the artistic inspiration to build the whole cue is the most challenging. You have to remember that a cue is primarily a functional tool so the engineering part of it takes precedent over its aesthetic. I strive to blend this two together to satisfy the artistic inspiration. It may be easier to achieve if I live alone in a cave though LOL!

Artistic inspiration that bears fruit to masterpieces require satisfying four objectives. Namely, function, durability, comfort and beauty. For the creation of a piece of functional art, satisfying these is a monumental feat.

A note to the viewers of the scrims. You may notice that some elements in the scrimmed images may not look faithful to the illustration and this because the scrim is done on a CURVED surface which changes the image depending on the angle from where it is viewed. I hope everybody here sees the actual cue.

Don't worry Edwin, I'll certainly be showing the cue off to anyone who wants to look at it!

As an FYI to anyone who would like to see the cue, I will have it at the Peoria, IL WPBA event in August. There I will show the cue to the players to which it pays homage and ask for their signatures on the certificate for the cue.

 

[magnum]

Dropped by at Master Bandido's Shop

Yo Zack,

Visited Master Bandido yesterday and saw your cue. All I can say is sweeeeeet! You are really one lucky devil!

At least I can be proud to say that I'm the 3rd person to have only touched you cue.