Proper License for Poster Design

[geoffriccio]

Hello,

I do a lot of graphic art, and use images within my works. I'm confused on which license to go with. The images are heavily edited and altered. I know through Envato's network they specifically point out that works edited within poster art is allowed, but the Adobe terms are confusing me. The image is within the work (that I may or may not sell), but it's heavily altered/edited and not the focus of the design. Any help here on which license to use would be helpful. I attached an example of one of my pieces to help explain. 

[Abambo]

If your question is, if you are allowed to edit stock assets, the answer is yes.

[geoffriccio]

My question is, which license do you need for assets that you are highly editing? Sorry if I'm not explaining it correctly. I'm asking which license you need to create/sell poster work like in the attached image in the op. If you are changing the image dramatically, which license do you need to sell the work you created?

[Abambo · Accepted solution]

My question is, which license do you need for assets that you are highly editing?

By @geoffriccio

The licence you need for the use you have, irrespective of the editing.

 I'm asking which license you need to create/sell poster work (...)

By @geoffriccio

You will need an extended licence for merchandising.

So, these two answers are the correct ones!

Now, if I understand your dilemma correctly, you are asking if by modifying drastically the original work, can you use a standard licence? That question will be answered by the courts in the case of a dispute.

It's like the sampling of music. When did you sample too much and need to pay the licensing fee and need the authorization?

I won't answer this for you, and I suppose no one will do. I, personally, would go for the extended licence.

[geoffriccio]

Thank you! That's very helpful,

Best,

[Abambo]

You're welcome.