Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Stanton, Kim
Thanks everyone! From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Rosner Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 12:49 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score? Trust me ALL legit releases of Chaplin f

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Jeanne Little
Thanks to all for weighing in. I understand the in-library-use only, I just wasn't clear about moving from the vhs format that is defective, to a dvd format as a replacement. Jeanne Little On 10/20/2010 3:45 PM, Jessica Rosner wrote: If it was a simple "replacement" the law would not restric

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Jessica Rosner
If it was a simple "replacement" the law would not restrict where it can be used. It is a "replacement" in a different format so it is not the same thing. It is an upgrade in a different format and since format changes are the right of the rights owner this "copy" is basically a research copy whos

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Brewer, Michael
Yes, you can make a DVD of a VHS if it meets the criteria under 108. On the second part, you are not correct. The law uses the term replacement to mean replacement NOT of the artifact, but of the content (which is what is copyrighted, not the physical item), so moving from VHS/analog to DVD/dig

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Music Hunter
Music Hunter carries every CD/DVD title in print. We also offer special sales of out of print CD/DVD titles on Excel files to interested libraries quarterly ( seperate files for CDs & DVDs ). Jay - Original Message - From: Jessica Rosner To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Sent: W

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Jessica Rosner
OK. I don't think there was any disagreement on this. I just was not clear what you were responding to. On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 4:29 PM, Brewer, Michael < brew...@u.library.arizona.edu> wrote: > You can absolutely make a DVD copy, but it can't be made available to the > public outside the buildin

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Brewer, Michael
You can absolutely make a DVD copy, but it can't be made available to the public outside the building under 108. The new 2.0 version will allow you to enter your own information about the title you are making a replacement or preservation copy of and get it, and all the notes and information pu

[Videolib] ] Resources for teens and early 20's about personalfinance, consumerism, and investing

2010-10-20 Thread Filmakers Library
Hi Sabra, Filmakers Library has a film Rip Off : Exploiting the Consumer which deals with the banking policies of extracting fees from such items as overdrafts etc. Click on the title for full description. It is perfect for the age group you are targeting Regards, Sue Sue E. Oscar Filma

Re: [Videolib] multicultural film series on the them of "Veteran"

2010-10-20 Thread John Hoskyns-Abrahall
Hi, Randal Not sure if this is quite on the mark, but it's an amazing new film about the military's human terrain program in which social scientists are embedded with troops in order to help in the effort to win the hearts and minds of the Afghan people. It's called HUMAN TERRAIN www.bullfrogfil

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Jessica Rosner
Well that is what I thought. I wish I could give details and some of them were just mind blowing. However the time line is that at least some of the digital versions were clearly made before there was a DVD however no one bothered to spend another $25 or whatever to upgrade. On Wed, Oct 20, 2010

Re: [Videolib] Resources for teens and early 20's about personalfinance, consumerism, and investing

2010-10-20 Thread Elizabeth Stanley
Hello, Sabra, Bullfrog Films offers two titles you may want to consider. If your library owns the VHS video of "Affluenza," you may want to upgrade to the DVD. 1. AFFLUENZA DVD http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/affl.html AFFLUENZA is a groundbreaking film that diagnoses a serious social d

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread CROWLEY, CHRISTINE
Pretty sure the answer will be a resounding NO. That is why we continue to hang onto a couple of 27" TVs with a VCR and DVD player attached, on a cart. Christine Crowley Dean of Learning Resources Adjunct Faculty, Theatre Northwest Vista College 3535 N. Ellison Dr. San Antonio, TX 78251 210.486.45

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Jaeschke, Myles
Wow-this surprises me a bit. That is a lot a "man hours" spent copying material that can easily be purchased. Seems to me it would be far cheaper and of greater benefit to buy a nice crisp copy than copy a worn old copy of a said film, not to mention the "legal" aspect of it. Myles From: vid

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Jessica Rosner
Quality and material vary widely. For instance there are a ton of bad version of BIRTH OF A NATION and more than a few are edited. I remember a case back in the days of VHS but that could easily happen now, where there was a version of POTEMKIN ( from a reputable company in fact) that was MISSING

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Jessica Rosner
No, any digital copy made from a VHS can not leave the library. Either he can find a space that he can use the VCR or in theory find a room in the library to show the DVD. Again I know this sounds stupid, annoying etc, but as a matter of law and in my view fairness it is really not that complicat

Re: [Videolib] multicultural film series on the them of "Veteran"

2010-10-20 Thread Brigid Duffy
Would any of these help? Coming Out Under FireDeep Focus Productions http://www.deepfocusproductions.com Honor BoundFilmakers Library http://www.filmakers.com Justice for My People: The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Story KEDT http://justiceformypeople.org/index.html Second Class Vete

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Ball, James (jmb4aw)
Is the difference in quality? __ Matt Ball Media and Collections Librarian University of Virginia mattb...@virginia.edu 434-924-3812 On Oct 20, 2010, at 3:10 PM, "Jessica Rosner" mailto:jessicapros...@gmail.com>> wrote: However there is

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread ghandman
No gary > New but related question, if a professor needs to screen a video that's > only on VHS (no DVD version is available for purchase), but the classroom > they're in doesn't have a VCR, could a DVD copy be made for use in the > classroom? > > Matt > > __ > Matt B

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Jeanne Little
I use the spinner and always put a copy of it with any paperwork I may have referring to the damaged copy that I cannot purchase a replacement for, in any format. But I am still not clear on whether you can only make a vhs copy from a damaged vhs copy, or whether you can make a dvd copy from a

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Jessica Rosner
However there is a difference between the $5-$15 copies of classic but PD silent films and the more expensive but better versions. I hope you carry both. On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Music Hunter wrote: > Quite correct, however they all cost less when they're ordered from Music > Hunter as

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Ball, James (jmb4aw)
New but related question, if a professor needs to screen a video that's only on VHS (no DVD version is available for purchase), but the classroom they're in doesn't have a VCR, could a DVD copy be made for use in the classroom? Matt __ Matt Ball Media and Collections

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Music Hunter
Quite correct, however they all cost less when they're ordered from Music Hunter as compared to other vendors. Music Hunter is very proud of our budget stretching prices. Jay - Original Message - From: Jessica Rosner To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Sent: Wednesday, October 20,

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Jessica Rosner
I know. I didn't say otherwise but since it was implied when I said "legit" version I corrected it. However keep in mind with silent films that while there are often multiple version which are all legit, some are much better quality than others and they nearly always cost more. On Wed, Oct 20, 201

Re: [Videolib] multicultural film series on the them of "Veteran"

2010-10-20 Thread Dennis Doros
Well, we re-released WINTER SOLDIER in 2005 to much conversation, a national broadcast and screenings at one VA Hospital that we know of -- info and reviews at www.wintersoldierfilm.com There's a lot of docs on returning Vietnam vets, and the IVAW (Iraq Veterans Against the War) did a documentary

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Jessica Rosner
Yes you can what? FYI kind of bad word choice my part as I did not mean "preservation" in the sense of a unique work, but in terms of converting a VHS to a DVD it is not a replacement either which is why it can not be circulated beyond the premise of the libary. Replacing an item would of course m

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Jessica Rosner
Of course the fun part would be if the Chaplin Estate would either themselves or allow Criterion Image to license a version they have since changed. They are a bit prickly and it appears someone needs permission to show the film publicly. On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Dennis Doros wrote: > *M

[Videolib] Silent Film Star Harold Lloyd

2010-10-20 Thread Lucy Griggs
Film history classes may be interested in this podcast of an interview with Harold Lloyd's granddaughter Suzanne Lloyd. http://thecamerareport.podbean.com/2010/08/25/episode-1-suzanne-lloyd Lucy Griggs Program Director Tampa Educational Cable Consortium 703 N. Willow Avenue Tampa, FL 33606 Ph

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Music Hunter
Music Hunter only sells " legit " Cds & DVDs. Jay Sonin, General Manager - Original Message - From: Jessica Rosner To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 2:05 PM Subject: Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score? PS I don't mean to imply this versi

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Dennis Doros
*Most* importantly, the WB and Criterion versions are shorter as implied by the description in an earlier post. Chaplin took out a scene or two in his authorized 1971 version (showing the mother wracked by guilt that most people feel makes it a better film) but the out-of-print Image Entertainment

Re: [Videolib] multicultural film series on the them of "Veteran"

2010-10-20 Thread Randal Baier
sorry "Iraq War" vet, not "Iraqi War" vet From: "Randal Baier" To: "videolib" Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 2:29:52 PM Subject: multicultural film series on the them of "Veteran" I wonder if I could enlist the help of folks on this project?: 1. A colleague of mine in multicult

[Videolib] multicultural film series on the them of "Veteran"

2010-10-20 Thread Randal Baier
I wonder if I could enlist the help of folks on this project?: 1. A colleague of mine in multicultural counseling studies is trying to find a documentary film concerning an Iraq War vet trying to understand Islam. It is not the film of US military guard Terry Holdbrooks, who converted to I

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Brewer, Michael
Yes, you can. See http://librarycopyright.net/108spinner a new 2.0 version is due out soon. mb Michael Brewer Team Leader for Instructional Services University of Arizona Libraries brew...@u.library.arizona.edu -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:vid

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Brewer, Michael
It is not a preservation copy. It is a replacement copy. Preservation copies are only copies of unpublished (generally unique) materials. The law is very clear about this and there are different criteria for replacement versus preservation. Using the wrong terms really confuses things. Unfort

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Jessica Rosner
Yes but it becomes a preservation copy and can NOT circulate beyond the library itself. On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 2:07 PM, Jeanne Little wrote: > So I understand: you can only make a vhs replacement copy from a vhs, but > you can't make a dvd replacement copy from a vhs??? > > Jeanne Little > > Rod

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Jessica Rosner
I know we always fight over this Gary , but I don't think it is counter-intuitive at all. It is annoying and very inconvenient. This provision is to allow material to be preserved for research, it is not a free pass to upgrade to a much better & easier format. It is no different from the idea that

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Jeanne Little
So I understand: you can only make a vhs replacement copy from a vhs, but you can't make a dvd replacement copy from a vhs??? Jeanne Little Rod Library University of Northern Iowa On 10/20/2010 12:39 PM, ghand...@library.berkeley.edu wrote: Hy deg VHS to VHS...sorta like copying 8 track

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Jessica Rosner
PS I don't mean to imply this version is not "legit' . Film is PD so it is NOT a bootleg, but it also won't have the Chaplin score because it is not the "Authorized" version. Sorry for any confusion. On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 1:39 PM, Music Hunter wrote: > Hi Kim, > > One need not purchase this exp

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Music Hunter
Pretty lame reply to our inquiry. See below. Jay Sonin Since it is a DVD, I would assume the score in on the DVD. I don't think there would be a separate CD of the score included. It is out of stock right now but is expected back into inventory soon. - Original Message - From: St

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Ball, James (jmb4aw)
I just popped our copy in and it does indeed have a score. Matt __ Matt Ball Media and Collections Librarian University of Virginia mattb...@virginia.edu 434-924-3812 On Oct 20, 2010, at 1:10 PM, "Stanton, Kim" mailto:kim.stan...@unt.edu

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Jessica Rosner
Per previous email this version would NOT have the Chaplin the score. The score is still under copyright though the film is in Public Domain ( films made up to 1923 are PD though most "restored" versions are copyrighted by scores and other unique elements) and is used only on the authorized version

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Jessica Rosner
Trust me ALL legit releases of Chaplin films include his score and the WB is the "legit" version ( Film is out of copyright but this is authorized version) The estate is VERY protective of the scores and does not allow the films to be shown or released on DVD without the original scores. The Chapl

Re: [Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Music Hunter
Hi Kim, One need not purchase this expensive 2 disc set to obtain The Kid. Music Hunter has the single disc ( see below ) for $ 12.97. I do not believe it contains the score though. We sent an inquiry to the manufacturer to find out & we will advise as soon as they respond. Sincerely at yo

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread ghandman
Hy deg VHS to VHS...sorta like copying 8 track to 4 track, no? gary > The restriction to use in the library only pertains to the digital copy > (DVD). > > So if you were to copy a VHS to VHS (tho unlikely) the copy can leave the > premises > > Also, it's important to note that the section

[Videolib] Amazon affiliates

2010-10-20 Thread Chris McNevins
Oksana, Thanks for the tip on amazon.co.jp! I knew of the UK, French, German and Canada sites but not that one. I googled "international Amazon websited and got the entire list of affiliates: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=487250

Re: [Videolib] Looking a couple movies

2010-10-20 Thread Ball, James (jmb4aw)
Oksana, thanks so much. I have Google translate on my Google tool bar so I use that to translate international websites for me. The version of Distance you found does indeed have English subtitles. Thanks again, Matt Matt Ball Media and Collections L

[Videolib] Chaplin film with score?

2010-10-20 Thread Stanton, Kim
Hi all, I'm looking for a DVD copy of The Kid (1921) with the score (1971 reissue of the film). Can anyone who owns it confirm that Warner's Chaplin Collection version includes the score? Or is there another source? http://www.amazon.com/Kid-2-Disc-Special/dp/B00017LVNC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Deg Farrelly
The restriction to use in the library only pertains to the digital copy (DVD). So if you were to copy a VHS to VHS (tho unlikely) the copy can leave the premises Also, it's important to note that the section permit duplication if an unused copy is not available for purchase. The law does not

Re: [Videolib] record management

2010-10-20 Thread Rosen, Rhonda J.
Thanks, everyone for your input. This has helped! Rhonda From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jeanne Little Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:07 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] record management Rhonda,

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread rbc24
I would like to add to this intermittent discussion about VHS that if any library has a VHS copy of "Going To School, Ir a la Escuela" or any of my documentary films I will provide you with a DVD for $24 (price includes shipping in US only). Recently I enhanced the DVD quality of Going To S

Re: [Videolib] Looking a couple movies

2010-10-20 Thread Oksana Dykyj
Matt, I've ordered DVDs from Amazon.jp in Japanese with English subtitles, but if you might need to get someone to help out with some of the japanese. I've found Distance there, but I can't tell whether one of the subtitle options is English: http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B66IJ4/

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread ghandman
Question 1: This is totally counter-intuitive (and just plain stupid), but, Section 108 of the copyright law sez that if the title in hand is no longer in distribution or obtainable at fair-market elsewhere (in the same or other formats) you can make a copy. The copy (not the original!!!) is to b

[Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

2010-10-20 Thread Foster, Jennifer
1. Just to clarify because I know this has been discussed in the past...If we own a VHS tape and it is unavailable in DVD format, may I copy the VHS onto a DVD, and check out the DVD (as long as the VHS is not circulating? I believe I know the answer, but I seem to be out of sync with our copyr

Re: [Videolib] record management

2010-10-20 Thread Stanton, Kim
We also use Innovative and our order records are archived after 1-2 years. Our media cataloger adds a 959 to the bib records that lists order record/ price/ vendor/ fund - this isn't archived and is what we refer to when purchasing replacements/ charging for lost items. Thanks, Kim Stanton H

[Videolib] Looking a couple movies

2010-10-20 Thread Ball, James (jmb4aw)
Does anyone know where I can find: * Its Only Talk (2005, Ryuichi Hiroki) * Distance (2001, Hirokazu Kore-eda) Cheers, Matt Matt Ball Media and Collections Librarian University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA 22904 mattb...@virginia.

[Videolib] Resources for teens and early 20's about personal finance, consumerism, and investing

2010-10-20 Thread Sabra Stockey
Do any of you know of any audiovisual material for teens and early 20's about personal finance, consumerism, and investing? What are good places to look, etc. Our library is working on a grant proposal and I am trying to get an idea of how much av material is available on this topic. Thank

Re: [Videolib] adios vhs?

2010-10-20 Thread Steffen, James M
Gary, I'm doing basically the same thing with our VHS collection for space reasons. For now I'm focusing on feature films that have newer and better transfers on DVD and titles for which we have multiple copies and/or access options, such as the BBC Shakespeare series. If a title is used a lot f

Re: [Videolib] record management

2010-10-20 Thread Jeanne Little
Rhonda, Our library also uses Innovative and our Technical Services Dept. (Acquisitions) archives one-time purchase order records every 12-16 months, once all reports have been run that are needed. We can go into the Archives if we have to retrieve information, but to my understanding, this ar