Pics protected on SmugMug? - PhotoCamel

charger912 · 07-09-2008

With all of the increases in picture theft and copyright infringements, I was curious to know if anyone has a clue as to how safe SmugMug and Photobucket are. I currently have an account with SmugMug and have the right click feature disabled on all pics, but is there any way around this? The pics I have up right now are not all great, but if I ever get something stunning, I'd hate to have it stolen.

Thanks in advance!

Jacco · 07-09-2008

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Originally Posted by charger912

I [...] have the right click feature disabled on all pics, but is there any way around this?

Sure: a screen shot.

Once you post an image, it is out of your – or anybody's – control. Forever.

charger912 · 07-09-2008

Jacco, that's not really the answer I was looking for but thanks anyways! You were supposed to say that there is no possible way to get it unless somebody had access to SmugMug's database! That would've made me feel a bit better.

Eero Makela · 07-09-2008

Not sure on SMUG or the settings it uses. but usually anyone can find the picture in the browsers cache folder. And in some cases you can save the whole web page using internet explorer File save as and select "Web Page Complete HTML" and this will save all the pictures if more then one on the page.

Kosherpaparazzi · 07-09-2008

I know a way but won't say how (for obvious reasons).

Killjoy · 07-09-2008

As do I. It's simple if you know how. Even with the right click disabled.

For example.....

I would have made it neater, and cropped it, but I am at work, and not at home, so no photoshop or any other editing tools.

afterburn · 07-09-2008

It is rather easy, and it doesn't resort to screenshots. Right-click disable is like serial numbers in software: it stops the oppertunistic fraud, but if they want your images they are going to get them.

Kosherpaparazzi · 07-09-2008

I'm not talking about taking a screen shot (too obvious) I know another way that i can drag & drop/right click.

@ Killjoy. I sent you a PM regarding this...

Eero Makela · 07-09-2008

The best way to protect photos is to only post small size (360x540, or less) and extra compressed (70% works for me best as it also reduces the download time). Also add large copyright logo or even a full banner across the middle, this does however make the image not as nice to look at but harder for someone to make it usable.

Also I use my own server so I have at least better control over the pictures and no need to worry about the type of content. Also I can password protect pages so only those that you allow access have it.

Jacco · 07-09-2008

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Originally Posted by charger912

Jacco, that's not really the answer I was looking for but thanks anyways! You were supposed to say that there is no possible way to get it unless somebody had access to SmugMug's database! That would've made me feel a bit better.

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hotrod4x5 · 07-09-2008

Right click disablement is a function of javascript. Turn off javascript in your browser and it won't work.

gryphonslair99 · 07-09-2008

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Originally Posted by charger912

With all of the increases in picture theft and copyright infringements, I was curious to know if anyone has a clue as to how safe SmugMug and Photobucket are. I currently have an account with SmugMug and have the right click feature disabled on all pics, but is there any way around this? The pics I have up right now are not all great, but if I ever get something stunning, I'd hate to have it stolen.

Thanks in advance!

Yes and no I will not explain how to get around it. Lets just say you have to understand their file systems and how to adapt the URL's. It does not always work, but it can be done. Sorry.

gryphonslair99 · 07-09-2008

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Originally Posted by ecto69

The best way to protect photos is to only post small size (360x540, or less) and extra compressed (70% works for me best as it also reduces the download time). Also add large copyright logo or even a full banner across the middle, this does however make the image not as nice to look at but harder for someone to make it usable.

Also I use my own server so I have at least better control over the pictures and no need to worry about the type of content. Also I can password protect pages so only those that you allow access have it.

+1

Kosherpaparazzi · 07-10-2008

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Originally Posted by hotrod4x5

Right click disablement is a function of javascript. Turn off javascript in your browser and it won't work.

I tried that. It doesn't work anymore because Smugmug 'REQUIRES' you to have Javascript enabled.

charger912 · 07-10-2008

Thanks for all the input guys! I think I'm going to give echo69's tip a shot.

waynedsargent · 07-10-2008

you mean like this?

Kosherpaparazzi · 07-10-2008

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Originally Posted by waynedsargent

you mean like this?

Huh? Which one of my posts are you referring to?

p.s. Here's one of yours (hyper-linked). i'll remove it (from this post) at you request. You should put a watermark on your photos.

waynedsargent · 07-10-2008

Yeah did not realize that would work on smug. It wont on photoreflect it saves as a dll.

07-09-2008	#1 (permalink)
charger912 Guanaco Posts: 317 CamelKarma: 82 Gallery \| Blog	Pics protected on SmugMug? With all of the increases in picture theft and copyright infringements, I was curious to know if anyone has a clue as to how safe SmugMug and Photobucket are. I currently have an account with SmugMug and have the right click feature disabled on all pics, but is there any way around this? The pics I have up right now are not all great, but if I ever get something stunning, I'd hate to have it stolen. Thanks in advance! __________________ __________________ Members don't see this ad. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.

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charger912 Guanaco Posts: 317 CamelKarma: 82 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Pics protected on SmugMug? Jacco, that's not really the answer I was looking for but thanks anyways! You were supposed to say that there is no possible way to get it unless somebody had access to SmugMug's database! That would've made me feel a bit better.

07-09-2008	#4 (permalink)
Eero Makela Dromedary Posts: 1,022 CamelKarma: 301 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Pics protected on SmugMug? Not sure on SMUG or the settings it uses. but usually anyone can find the picture in the browsers cache folder. And in some cases you can save the whole web page using internet explorer File save as and select "Web Page Complete HTML" and this will save all the pictures if more then one on the page.
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Kosherpaparazzi Llama Location: Cyberspace Posts: 581 CamelKarma: 122 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Pics protected on SmugMug? I know a way but won't say how (for obvious reasons).
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afterburn Vicuna Location: Netherlands Posts: 66 CamelKarma: 41 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Pics protected on SmugMug? It is rather easy, and it doesn't resort to screenshots. Right-click disable is like serial numbers in software: it stops the oppertunistic fraud, but if they want your images they are going to get them.
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07-09-2008	#8 (permalink)
Kosherpaparazzi Llama Location: Cyberspace Posts: 581 CamelKarma: 122 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Pics protected on SmugMug? I'm not talking about taking a screen shot (too obvious) I know another way that i can drag & drop/right click. @ Killjoy. I sent you a PM regarding this...
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07-09-2008	#9 (permalink)
Eero Makela Dromedary Posts: 1,022 CamelKarma: 301 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Pics protected on SmugMug? The best way to protect photos is to only post small size (360x540, or less) and extra compressed (70% works for me best as it also reduces the download time). Also add large copyright logo or even a full banner across the middle, this does however make the image not as nice to look at but harder for someone to make it usable. Also I use my own server so I have at least better control over the pictures and no need to worry about the type of content. Also I can password protect pages so only those that you allow access have it.
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07-09-2008	#11 (permalink)
hotrod4x5 Guanaco Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 323 CamelKarma: 55 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: Pics protected on SmugMug? Right click disablement is a function of javascript. Turn off javascript in your browser and it won't work.
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07-10-2008	#15 (permalink)
charger912 Guanaco Posts: 317 CamelKarma: 82 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Pics protected on SmugMug? Thanks for all the input guys! I think I'm going to give echo69's tip a shot.

07-10-2008	#16 (permalink)
waynedsargent Alpaca Posts: 43 CamelKarma: 34 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Pics protected on SmugMug? you mean like this?

07-10-2008	#18 (permalink)
waynedsargent Alpaca Posts: 43 CamelKarma: 34 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Pics protected on SmugMug? Yeah did not realize that would work on smug. It wont on photoreflect it saves as a dll.

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