Re: [Videolib] copyright question

2012-02-28 Thread Jessica Rosner
Did the earth come off it's axis yet? I kid I kid. On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 7:40 PM, wrote: > agree > > gary handman > > >> of course he can. As long as it is a legal copy you can use it in a class >> >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 7:29 PM,   wrote: >>> A professor wants to show a video in cla

Re: [Videolib] copyright question

2012-02-28 Thread ghandman
agree gary handman > of course he can. As long as it is a legal copy you can use it in a class > > > > On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 7:29 PM, wrote: >> A professor wants to show a video in class (and would meet all the >> requirements of the in class exception), however, we don't own the video >> an

Re: [Videolib] copyright question

2012-02-28 Thread Jessica Rosner
of course he can. As long as it is a legal copy you can use it in a class On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 7:29 PM, wrote: > A professor wants to show a video in class (and would meet all the > requirements of the in class exception), however, we don't own the video and > cannot buy a copy.  We can, ho

[Videolib] copyright question

2012-02-28 Thread matthew . wright
A professor wants to show a video in class (and would meet all the requirements of the in class exception), however, we don't own the video and cannot buy a copy. We can, however, interlibrary loan it and I found a library that will ship us their copy. Can the professor show the interlibrary lo

[Videolib] Copyright on movies of the 1950s

2012-02-28 Thread Deg Farrelly
Apologies if someone else has already posted this. I read my email from earliest received to latest received, so if someone else replied I have not yet seen the message. David Pierce's book, referenced earlier is: Motion Picture Copyrights and Renewals 195-59 Here is the WorldCat entry for the

Re: [Videolib] Croisières sidérales

2012-02-28 Thread Jessica Rosner
I assume it is not out on DVD in France? Had Montparnasse owned it recently? While you can't force a former rights holder to give you any information do not believe them if they say they have no clue if they have had rights in the last 5 or 10 years. If they are still in business they should have a

Re: [Videolib] All Region DVDs

2012-02-28 Thread joyce Johnson
Hi Becky, I think you may be referring to the commonly used DVD-Rs which play in all regions, Zone 0 (All Region DVD). They usually won't play in players that were purchased over 10 years ago. Since it seems to be a regular problem for you, it might be worth putting a little preprinted st

[Videolib] Croisières sidérales

2012-02-28 Thread Christina Winter
Hello, I'm having some difficulty in locating the copyright owner for the film "Croisières sidérales" (1941 or 1942). http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033501/ We contacted Editions Montparnasse but it appears that they no longer hold the distribution rights to this film. Any help with this matter wou

Re: [Videolib] Looking for "Faces of Japan" PBS series..

2012-02-28 Thread ghandman
well, it ain't gonna set the world on fire doc-wise, but http://films.com/id/2918/Japan_Past_and_Present.htm is still around (films.com) gary > Howdy folks, > > I'm fairly positive it is out of print, but does anyone know where I might > be able to score copies of the 26 part (1987-1988) PBS s

Re: [Videolib] Looking for "Faces of Japan" PBS series..

2012-02-28 Thread Reichert, Allen
Hi Scott, I can't help with "Faces of Japan." However, you might check out Fuji Creative Corporation http://www.fujicreative.co.jp/intldept/index.html - look under documentaries. You could probably get The Long Search too- the episode that focuses on Buddhism in Japan. I've used this in the

Re: [Videolib] Purpose of listserv

2012-02-28 Thread ghandman
Hi The purpose of the list is broad: VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition, bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hope

[Videolib] suggestions for films on Kabbala and Christian spirituality

2012-02-28 Thread Sarah E. McCleskey
Can anyone suggest titles? I need something on Kabbala in general, and also on Christian spirituality. Would appreciate any hints. Thanks. Sarah E. McCleskey Head of Access Services Acting Director, Film and Media Library 112 Axinn Library Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-1230 sarah.e.m

Re: [Videolib] Purpose of listserv

2012-02-28 Thread Music Hunter
I'm a vendor that rarely posts here because I get slammed for " advertising " when I merely respond to a posting with availability & cost. Instead, if possible, I contact individuals directly when we can supply their title. My observation is that Caryl is right on target in describing this list as

[Videolib] Looking for "Faces of Japan" PBS series..

2012-02-28 Thread scott spicer
Howdy folks, I'm fairly positive it is out of print, but does anyone know where I might be able to score copies of the 26 part (1987-1988) PBS series, "Faces of Japan" narrated by Dick Cavett, produced by TeleJapan USA? We have an instructor who uses it frequently, but ILL and "26 part VHS series

[Videolib] Purpose of listserv

2012-02-28 Thread Caryl M Ward
I have to chime in here in total agreement there is a lot of very useful information on this listserv, but also too much back-and forthing that clutters my inbox and interrupts my day. Switching to digest was not helpful. I would like to see a review of the purpose of the list (as listed at the

Re: [Videolib] videolib ... oh my

2012-02-28 Thread Markus, Tim
Gary's voice of reason is why I haven't yet unsubscribed. That and I delete heavily without reading a lot the messages. Tim -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Griest, Bryan Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Re: [Videolib] videolib ... oh my

2012-02-28 Thread Tatar, Becky
I'll put out a plea - please don't unsubscribe. This is the best place to be for all things in film knowledge and libraries. I recommend this list to anyone I talk to about video and film. I talk about my friends Jessica, Deg, Gary, Randy, Monique, etc. and all I've learned from them. Do t

Re: [Videolib] videolib ... oh my

2012-02-28 Thread Mike Tribby
"Lightning flash, weak heart[s] drop"--Big Youth Mike Tribby Senior Cataloger Quality Books Inc. The Best of America's Independent Presses mailto:mike.tri...@quality-books.com -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] O

Re: [Videolib] videolib ... oh my

2012-02-28 Thread Jessica Rosner
You could try tricking them back. Start a thread called sources for the 100 hardest to find films that really are on DVD. On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 1:08 PM, wrote: > Whoa > > I don't know if this is a function of some worm or virus, or a result of > recent skirmishes on this list,

Re: [Videolib] videolib ... oh my

2012-02-28 Thread Griest, Bryan
Clearly you aren't meant to meddle in our copyright "discussions", Gary! -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of ghand...@library.berkeley.edu Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:09 AM To: videolib@lists.berkele

[Videolib] videolib ... oh my

2012-02-28 Thread ghandman
Whoa I don't know if this is a function of some worm or virus, or a result of recent skirmishes on this list, but I've just been notified of about 150 unsubscription actions. Yow! gary Gary Handman Director Media Resources Center Moffitt Library UC Berkeley 510-643-8566

Re: [Videolib] Copyright Issues for D2L/Online Learners

2012-02-28 Thread Jessica Rosner
Michael To be honest that has been the most frustrating thing about your view, despite being repeatedly told by many independent distributors you insist there is no harm and no difference in streaming an entire film Vs a library owning a single copy. Copyright law allows libraries to circulate copi

Re: [Videolib] Copyright Issues for D2L/Online Learners

2012-02-28 Thread ghandman
This is the last post on this topic unless there's a major breakthrough or substantive information to impart, Jessica. After...I must push the UNSUB button, I'm afraid. gary > Michael > Feel free to correct me if I am misstating this but I recall you were the > first person (prior to the "code"

Re: [Videolib] Copyright Issues for D2L/Online Learners

2012-02-28 Thread Brewer, Michael
Jessica, I think the results and reasonings of specific fair use cases certainly can give us guidance as we make our own case by case determinations of fair use. Despite what you have said, I am very much focused on and concerned about the effect on the copyright holder. That is why I have r

Re: [Videolib] New submission: Question about DVD Licensing for Brazil

2012-02-28 Thread Jessica Rosner
Thanks for the update. I think it would be perfectly safe for Wood films though as they only SEEM to foreign. On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 10:07 AM, Dennis Doros wrote: > There are volumes for the other years published by a company going up to > 1950, which is why David did his 1950s book. But frankl

Re: [Videolib] New submission: Question about DVD Licensing for Brazil

2012-02-28 Thread Dennis Doros
There are volumes for the other years published by a company going up to 1950, which is why David did his 1950s book. But frankly, I don't believe any of them have been updated after the adoption of the Berne treaty so of course, they are not definitive on foreign films nor on films that have been

[Videolib] New submission: Question about DVD Licensing for Brazil

2012-02-28 Thread Kristofer Paetau
Dear videolib list, forgive me if my topic is not relevant to your list, in that case I would appreciate suggestions where to post my request: I am a cultural producer in Brazil and I would like to make a retrospective of Ed Wood here. I find myself in great difficulties to find out who really ow