Great discussion. Thanks everyone. As Jessica said, fair use is vague. That’s why we librarians, as a practical measure, follow “guidelines”. I would rather rely on the mostly accepted guidelines than just tell my faculty you can do whatever you want to do.
Farhad From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Brian W Boling Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 12:14 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] mashup/copyright Q Hi Farhad, Kenneth Crews at Columbia has written a fairly lengthy article on how Fair Use guidelines (including the CONFU guidelines to which the link you provided refer) do not have the force of law. Furthermore, following such guidelines tends to limit the application of Fair Use as described within the law, while not actually guaranteeing a "safe harbor". You can find the full article here: The Law of Fair Use and the Illusion of Fair-Use Guidelines<http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1588292> For those without the inclination to read a 105 page Ohio State Law Journal article, I think the abstract provides a good sense of the gist of Crews' argument. All best, Brian Brian Boling Media Services Librarian Temple University Libraries brian.bol...@temple.edu<mailto:brian.bol...@temple.edu> Schedule a meeting during my office hours<http://paleystudy.temple.edu/appointment/8617> On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 12:55 PM, Moshiri, Farhad <mosh...@uiwtx.edu<mailto:mosh...@uiwtx.edu>> wrote: 4.2.1 Motion Media Up to 10% or 3 minutes, whichever is less, in the aggregate of a copyrighted motion media work may be reproduced or otherwise incorporated as part of a multimedia project created under Section 2 of these guidelines. http://copyright.lib.utexas.edu/ccmcguid.html Farhad Moshiri, MLS Post-Masters Advanced Study Certificate Audiovisual Librarian Subject areas: Music, Dance, Copyright issues, Middle Eastern Studies University of the Incarnate Word J.E. & L.E. Mabee Library 4301 Broadway – CPO 297 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 829-3842<tel:%28210%29%20829-3842> ________________________________ From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu> <videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu>> on behalf of Jessica Rosner <jessicapros...@gmail.com<mailto:jessicapros...@gmail.com>> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2015 11:40 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu> Subject: Re: [Videolib] mashup/copyright Q No there is NO 3 minute rule. Fair Use has always been deliberately vague. You are supposed to use the minimum amount that will achieve your goal without compromising the heart of the work or the value to the rights holder. In this case I would say 99.9% you are fine but two potential issues. Is this going to be an event that charges admission? This does not in anyway rule out "fair use" but it can raise the bar. The other issue is I think less legal than practical, I am going to assume you have a Disney version in the mix? They are notoriously litigious and often just best to avoid the trouble. I would also be careful to credit each version you use material from. In general the type of thing you describe is what "fair use" was meant for, using portions of works to create a new work without harming the original works. Good luck Jessica On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 12:20 PM, Moshiri, Farhad <mosh...@uiwtx.edu<mailto:mosh...@uiwtx.edu>> wrote: As far as I understand the copyright law and fair use, you can do this but you're limited to up to 3 minutes of each film and you should not select the "heart of the work" in this 3 minutes limit for each film. Farhad Moshiri, MLS Post-Masters Advanced Study Certificate Audiovisual Librarian Subject areas: Music, Dance, Copyright issues, Middle Eastern Studies University of the Incarnate Word J.E. & L.E. Mabee Library 4301 Broadway – CPO 297 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 829-3842<tel:%28210%29%20829-3842> ________________________________ From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu> <videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu>> on behalf of Sarah E. McCleskey <sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu<mailto:sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu>> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2015 11:07 AM To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu>' Subject: Re: [Videolib] mashup/copyright Q Hi Lorraine, I would do it. Sounds like fair use to me. Also, I perceive your risk in this situation as extremely low. You’re not charging admission for the film, right? Not a money making venture? BTW sounds like a cool program! This summer I saw the Czech film “Alice” at a big outdoor screening. Such an amazing interpretation of the tale. Sarah Sarah E. McCleskey, M.A., M.S.L.S. Head of Access Services 112 Axinn Library 123 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549 Phone 516-463-5076<tel:516-463-5076> Fax 516-463-4309<tel:516-463-4309> sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu<mailto:sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu>] On Behalf Of Wochna, Lorraine Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 11:14 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu> Subject: [Videolib] mashup/copyright Q Hello all, I need some advice here; this is a bit new to me in terms of the legality of use. Here is the scenario: We are doing a big ALICE in WONDERLAND promo gig (display, film and speaker). The student working on the PR would like to use a scene from 5 different versions of ALICE IN WONDERLAND. We would then like to put it on the web (our library page, but it would be accessible to all). In the world of ‘fair use’ and ‘remix’ can we do this legally? I don’t feel qualified to give a definitive yes or no on this. Your advice is greatly appreciated. Best, lorraine lorraine wochna African American Studies, English Lit, Performing Arts Librarian Alden Library, 2nd floor Ohio University Athens OH 45701 W 740-597-1238<tel:740-597-1238> CHAT WITH ME: http://libguides.library.ohiou.edu/prf.php?account_id=7943 MAKE APPT: http://ohiou.libcal.com/appointment/2001 [small card lorraine] ________________________________ This email and any files transmitted with it may be confidential or contain privileged information and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email and any attachments is strictly prohibited. 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