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How do companies know if I use cracked software or assets for my personal gig? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] -5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 14 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Instead of answering their question, tell them something completely different from what they asked.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

On top of giving poor recommendations. Nobody who uses Photoshop and GIMP professionally would think GIMP is a suitable replacement for Photoshop.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

For real. GIMP is trash if you are well established in photoshop automations and workspaces.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

@dangblingus @shadowagent Instead of Audition, use Reaper