I found the differences in how other countries treat copyright interesting too. There are more differences than I had expected. I don’t think I had ever really thought about how other countries create and enforce copyright laws, but now I am even more curious. I thought you had quite an interesting idea in selling the DVD to a movie right after the audience sees it. The whole concert idea to it makes me think that it would work. There are many times that I leave a movie and I already look forward to seeing it again. Then again I am the type of person who can watch the same movie over and over, but I know that I am not the only one. And to be able to watch a film on the big screen and then immediately take it home if I like it would be great. Brazil seems to have some great ideas.
I was also thinking about the possible copyright laws I have violated during the program. I know that I have always tried to use sites that offer copyright or royalty free materials, but I am becoming more aware of what the laws are. Thank you for the additional videos. I will have to check them out for more information.
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Wk 1 - Reading Blog - Copyright Issues
So, as we well know… Copyright law, media history, and file sharing are some of my favorite topics. I finally finished all of my required “readings” and am ready to respond. First, I find it interesting that some of my all time favorites are not included. I have embedded them below for your personal viewing. However, I did find little interesting jewels to reflect upon in the new stuff.
The Pirate Bay - Official Logo
I appreciated the differentiating between Intellectual property, Patent Law, Copyright law and Trademark. It was an area that I was unaware of. Secondly, I found it interesting that the next “battleground” is in the Re-mix. Really? I find that not nearly important as File Sharing in the war of intellectual property. As seen in Good Copy, Bad Copy, many countries readily accept sampling, remixing, and even blatant film piracy, yet they have managed to change the business models to still make money.
A very interesting example was the Brazilian Techno Brega. The model was an exactly flip from our system. In Brazil, concerts are the main moneymaker and CDs are simply an advertisement. In the US, concerts are used to promote the CDS.
The example of the Pixie’s and Techno Brega concerts being recorded live and sold upon leaving the concert. I have been in the movie industry for years and this is exactly what I proposed for the film industry. Sell the DVD at the movie theatre. I was told that no one would want to buy the movie they just saw for full price… I beg to differ. I feel it is the perfect time. The audience is hyped and wants a permanent memory to take home. Brazil is making it happen
I also found it interesting that Weird Al Yankovic’s music video footage, “Don’t Download this Song” was used in the film. However, it was not credited.
PART 2 – Fair Use
There was some interesting information about Creative Commons. My favorite quote was, “People like to pay the artists. People don’t like paying corporations.”
All in all, I was left with a few questions…
As far as Full Sail’s EMDT Program:
What about past activities that I may have already violated copyright law?
I thought Fair Use covered me and now I realize that Fair Use is a process…. That I didn’t go through. Poor Dr. Reo must be cringing at my Storm trooper comic.
Regarding Piracy in General:
Question One: If the content can’t be bought, is it fair game to share?
Example: The Eyes on the Prize Documentary and others shown in the clip.
Question Two: If an American film is uploaded somewhere in the world, the link is shared by Sweden, is downloaded by someone in Mexico, and sold to an American tourist… Who is the criminal?
Question Three: If I post a link to stolen material, am I guilty? (See Below)
Question Four: Who is anonymous? Really...
I leave you with some additional resources and a quote from Dan Glickman from the MPAA. “We will never stop piracy – We just need to make it very difficult.”
Steal This Movie - Part 1 - The Pirate Bay
Steal This Movie Part 2 - Post Trial Findings
Exit Through the Gift Shop - All about Art and the graphic art re-mix culture. -
I was also thinking about the possible copyright laws I have violated during the program. I know that I have always tried to use sites that offer copyright or royalty free materials, but I am becoming more aware of what the laws are. Thank you for the additional videos. I will have to check them out for more information.
Wk 1 - Reading Blog - Copyright Issues