wcait,
Here's a feature from the list of features of FlipAlbum Pro (for photographers, etc): "Encrypt and protect your copyrighted material to prevent unauthorized copying of images from your CDs."
In general, when you have photos done by a photography studio, the copyright resides with the studio. This is also true of places like Gamour Shots, Olan Mills, and even the guys who shoot school photos. They make their money off of reprints as well as the original photos. FlipAlbum is one means that they have to distribute those photos for viewing without giving up the copyright. In general, the U.S. Copyright laws provide that the photographer owns the copyrights in the photographs. Copyright ownership stays with the creator of the work unless the creator assigns the copyright in writing to someone else.
If you feel that this was not a typical situation, and you can document that YOU own the copyright to the photos, or that you had an agreement with them that would allow you to use the digital images OFF of the FlipAlbum CD, then you need to go back to the original photographer and request an unlocked version of the CD (and follow up with your lawyer as needed). Otherwise, you can request additional copies, prints, etc at their prices.
Cheers,
LHerrou
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by: MINDSUPERBPosted on 2008-07-24 at 13:50:53ID: 22083404
Wcait:
Have you tried to open that file in Windows Paint? Program>Accessories>Paint
You may try to change the extension from .jpg to .tif as well.
Ed