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For context, I want to run a small personal gig (offering stuff on Patreon). Nothing too fancy.

In order to do that, I would need to use the Adobe suite, Windows, some audio and video effects, all requiring a commercial license.

In theory, I start to make money. How would Microsoft and Adobe know that I don't pay for their software?

If I use some audio effects, how would their owners even be able to tell / find my work? We're talking about basic sound effect, like rain, door knocks etc.

I've always been confused by this

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[–] ninjan@lemmy.mildgrim.com 4 points 2 years ago

They don't. But if you get big and along the way in a throwaway comment on Patreon mentioned you use the Adobe Suite and other tools they'll look into that and if you don't pay they'll send a very stern letter demanding payment.

Generally for Joe Schmo if they're found out it stops at a letter demanding payment, and if you don't pay it likely won't escalate, especially if you deny the accusation. But for someone making a profit they'll get their money and it's a major headache and just not worth it considering you are making money far exceeding the rather small cost.

[–] radioactiveradio@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Adobe genuine service I guess. Use something like simplewall or postmaster to block them from accessing the internet or block them via the built-in firewall.

Edit: Giving away exported content is fine but be careful with the project files. They can't figure out in what software and image or video was made in as long as you check the metadata. But project files can probably give you away.

[–] neo@lemmy.comfysnug.space 3 points 2 years ago

In theory, some busybody would have to report you for it.

[–] fishos@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (4 children)

It's encoded into the file itself which license you have

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[–] jet@hackertalks.com -3 points 2 years ago (8 children)

Your clients might be performing due diligence and ask you for copies of your licenses. Especially if they're in a jurisdiction that's more litigious than others

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[–] dangblingus@lemmy.dbzer0.com -5 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Instead of Photoshop, use GIMP. Instead of Premiere, use Da Vinci Resolve. Instead of After Effects, use Blender. Instead of Audtion, use Audacity.

[–] NuclearWeapon@ioc.exchange 1 points 2 years ago

@dangblingus @shadowagent Instead of Audition, use Reaper

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