The ins and outs about copyright.
Wow copyright. This can be a very sticky law. In viewing all three of the copyright assignments, I found it to be repetitive. I also found it to be confusing in some of them. What I understood from all of this is that books, plays, films, movies, dance and music can be copyright. I also understood that there are myths out there about copyright and some people think it is ok to copyright. I guess they feel they would not be caught. I am not sure how often people are caught for copyrighting but you don’t seem to hear about it often.
The Good Copy Bad Copy I found it a little difficult to understand, however I did obtain some information from it. I understood that digital technology allows people to copyright. Piracy won’t be stopped but we have to try to enforce the law. Laws may need to be changed. Piracy needs something as a deterrent. People know copyright is illegal but people don’t want to take a negative spin on it. No one is enforcing copyright and we can dwell on the negativity or encourage the creativity. People use parts of other peoples work to help create their own. Technology has opened the door for creativity. I also agree that copyright can be confusing and complicated to understand. These were some of the statements that stood out to me in Good Copy Bad Copy.
It is important to give credit were credit is due. This is a part of Fair Use. Fair Use allows filmmakers the right to use some copyright material. There are 4 reasons for Fair Use: Teaching, news reporting, parody and critical comment under the conditions of nature, amount, and commercial effect. Fair use is about reasoning , logic etc. You can not claim fair use unless you are called into a court of law.
Creative Commons is copyright at Internet Speeds. With the growing use of technology people download music, movies etc. There are four symbols under creative commons that apply to the use of internet material. 1. Man- give attribution where you got it from. 2. = - others can use the work but it can’t be changed. 3. $ - non commercial use- you can not use it in a book. 4. @ You can’t make changes. Creative commons carries the weight of law.
These are some facts that I understood from the reading about copyright.
Just in case you have not had the opportunity to look through your FSO assignments, you could click on the following to find articles that you can read to help with your ideas when posting to your blog.
The Good Copy Bad Copy I found it a little difficult to understand, however I did obtain some information from it. I understood that digital technology allows people to copyright. Piracy won’t be stopped but we have to try to enforce the law. Laws may need to be changed. Piracy needs something as a deterrent. People know copyright is illegal but people don’t want to take a negative spin on it. No one is enforcing copyright and we can dwell on the negativity or encourage the creativity. People use parts of other peoples work to help create their own. Technology has opened the door for creativity. I also agree that copyright can be confusing and complicated to understand. These were some of the statements that stood out to me in Good Copy Bad Copy.
It is important to give credit were credit is due. This is a part of Fair Use. Fair Use allows filmmakers the right to use some copyright material. There are 4 reasons for Fair Use: Teaching, news reporting, parody and critical comment under the conditions of nature, amount, and commercial effect. Fair use is about reasoning , logic etc. You can not claim fair use unless you are called into a court of law.
Creative Commons is copyright at Internet Speeds. With the growing use of technology people download music, movies etc. There are four symbols under creative commons that apply to the use of internet material. 1. Man- give attribution where you got it from. 2. = - others can use the work but it can’t be changed. 3. $ - non commercial use- you can not use it in a book. 4. @ You can’t make changes. Creative commons carries the weight of law.
These are some facts that I understood from the reading about copyright.
Just in case you have not had the opportunity to look through your FSO assignments, you could click on the following to find articles that you can read to help with your ideas when posting to your blog.
Comments on Mike Mankin’s Blog for Week 1.
Week 1 Reading: Copyright Issues, Fair Use, and Creative Commons
Although copyright, to me, seems pretty “cut and dry,” there are still a lot of things that must not be overlooked. The more I think about copyright issues, the more I become angry at the people who use this as a way to simply get richer. Who in their right mind would want to copyright a calendar?
What a clever way to introduce the topic of fair use. I must admit, I was not absolutely sure as to what fair use was before I watched that. But now, it is very clear. Here is the way I translate fair use. If I wish to use a small certain a copyrighted work, for specific things, such education or news, for a certain time period, I will be protected, as long as: it does not change the original work or it’s value. That’s fair enough! Now when it comes to fair use and free speech in documentary films, I am a little lost. I understand, vaguely, the rationale behind documentary films, but when it comes to the regulations pertaining to speech within a documentary film, that’s where I get lost. I will have to do some more digging to find out. So let me summarize fair use this way (help me if I’m wrong). I wish to use something that is copyrighted, then I need to make sure that it is not too large or too long, I need to make sure that I use that in positive manner, and I need to be certain that I give credit to the original creator.
There are several reasons why I like the Creative Commons is the fact that you can share your ideas with the entire world and don’t have to worry about all of the many restrictions built in with copyright. Yes. There are some restrictions with the Creative Commons but they are far friendlier than those that are associated with copyrights. Using these parameters, you are allowed to be creative and share your thoughts and ideas with the world. And, in my opinion, that is the one thing that can break all the fetters that bind creativity. When a person is allowed to express themselves in whatever way they choose for the betterment of society, then why not let them share their ideas with other, as long as they receive the credit they so deserve. When I down load something from creative commons, I am free to use it as long as I: 1) Give credit where credit is due, 2) Use it in a non – commercial manner, 3) Allow others to use the work without changing it, and 4) Share this resources with others in the same manner in which I used it.
In summary, I believe that copyrights are an integral part of the preservation of our culture. There have been many people that have contribute their work to our society and it has caused major change. I believe that those people need to receive the credit they deserve for their contribution. However, in other cases, I believe that people are just being selfish or greedy and want to take advantage of others who are trying to contribute something positive to society. In this instance, I believe the efforts of those working to create something should be recognized and their creations be protected so they can share in the value of what they have contributed to society.
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Dena Richardson said...
Mike you seem to have a good understanding of copy right. It also seems as if you may have experience someone who has gotten away with copyright. I agree with you on the Fair Use and Creative Commons however the general concept of copyright could be a little fuzzy for me. You did a good job of demonstrating your thoughts and understanding of copyright. Dena Richardson
September 3, 2011 6:59 PM
Comments on Mike Mankin’s Blog for Week 1.
Week 1 Reading: Copyright Issues, Fair Use, and Creative Commons
Although copyright, to me, seems pretty “cut and dry,” there are still a lot of things that must not be overlooked. The more I think about copyright issues, the more I become angry at the people who use this as a way to simply get richer. Who in their right mind would want to copyright a calendar?
What a clever way to introduce the topic of fair use. I must admit, I was not absolutely sure as to what fair use was before I watched that. But now, it is very clear. Here is the way I translate fair use. If I wish to use a small certain a copyrighted work, for specific things, such education or news, for a certain time period, I will be protected, as long as: it does not change the original work or it’s value. That’s fair enough! Now when it comes to fair use and free speech in documentary films, I am a little lost. I understand, vaguely, the rationale behind documentary films, but when it comes to the regulations pertaining to speech within a documentary film, that’s where I get lost. I will have to do some more digging to find out. So let me summarize fair use this way (help me if I’m wrong). I wish to use something that is copyrighted, then I need to make sure that it is not too large or too long, I need to make sure that I use that in positive manner, and I need to be certain that I give credit to the original creator.
There are several reasons why I like the Creative Commons is the fact that you can share your ideas with the entire world and don’t have to worry about all of the many restrictions built in with copyright. Yes. There are some restrictions with the Creative Commons but they are far friendlier than those that are associated with copyrights. Using these parameters, you are allowed to be creative and share your thoughts and ideas with the world. And, in my opinion, that is the one thing that can break all the fetters that bind creativity. When a person is allowed to express themselves in whatever way they choose for the betterment of society, then why not let them share their ideas with other, as long as they receive the credit they so deserve. When I down load something from creative commons, I am free to use it as long as I: 1) Give credit where credit is due, 2) Use it in a non – commercial manner, 3) Allow others to use the work without changing it, and 4) Share this resources with others in the same manner in which I used it.
In summary, I believe that copyrights are an integral part of the preservation of our culture. There have been many people that have contribute their work to our society and it has caused major change. I believe that those people need to receive the credit they deserve for their contribution. However, in other cases, I believe that people are just being selfish or greedy and want to take advantage of others who are trying to contribute something positive to society. In this instance, I believe the efforts of those working to create something should be recognized and their creations be protected so they can share in the value of what they have contributed to society.
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Dena Richardson said...
Mike you seem to have a good understanding of copy right. It also seems as if you may have experience someone who has gotten away with copyright. I agree with you on the Fair Use and Creative Commons however the general concept of copyright could be a little fuzzy for me. You did a good job of demonstrating your thoughts and understanding of copyright. Dena Richardson
September 3, 2011 6:59 PM
Week 1 Reading: Copyright Issues, Fair Use, and Creative Commons
Although copyright, to me, seems pretty “cut and dry,” there are still a lot of things that must not be overlooked. The more I think about copyright issues, the more I become angry at the people who use this as a way to simply get richer. Who in their right mind would want to copyright a calendar?
What a clever way to introduce the topic of fair use. I must admit, I was not absolutely sure as to what fair use was before I watched that. But now, it is very clear. Here is the way I translate fair use. If I wish to use a small certain a copyrighted work, for specific things, such education or news, for a certain time period, I will be protected, as long as: it does not change the original work or it’s value. That’s fair enough! Now when it comes to fair use and free speech in documentary films, I am a little lost. I understand, vaguely, the rationale behind documentary films, but when it comes to the regulations pertaining to speech within a documentary film, that’s where I get lost. I will have to do some more digging to find out. So let me summarize fair use this way (help me if I’m wrong). I wish to use something that is copyrighted, then I need to make sure that it is not too large or too long, I need to make sure that I use that in positive manner, and I need to be certain that I give credit to the original creator.
There are several reasons why I like the Creative Commons is the fact that you can share your ideas with the entire world and don’t have to worry about all of the many restrictions built in with copyright. Yes. There are some restrictions with the Creative Commons but they are far friendlier than those that are associated with copyrights. Using these parameters, you are allowed to be creative and share your thoughts and ideas with the world. And, in my opinion, that is the one thing that can break all the fetters that bind creativity. When a person is allowed to express themselves in whatever way they choose for the betterment of society, then why not let them share their ideas with other, as long as they receive the credit they so deserve. When I down load something from creative commons, I am free to use it as long as I: 1) Give credit where credit is due, 2) Use it in a non – commercial manner, 3) Allow others to use the work without changing it, and 4) Share this resources with others in the same manner in which I used it.
In summary, I believe that copyrights are an integral part of the preservation of our culture. There have been many people that have contribute their work to our society and it has caused major change. I believe that those people need to receive the credit they deserve for their contribution. However, in other cases, I believe that people are just being selfish or greedy and want to take advantage of others who are trying to contribute something positive to society. In this instance, I believe the efforts of those working to create something should be recognized and their creations be protected so they can share in the value of what they have contributed to society.
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Dena Richardson said...
Mike you seem to have a good understanding of copy right. It also seems as if you may have experience someone who has gotten away with copyright. I agree with you on the Fair Use and Creative Commons however the general concept of copyright could be a little fuzzy for me. You did a good job of demonstrating your thoughts and understanding of copyright. Dena Richardson
September 3, 2011 6:59 PM
Comments on Mike Mankin’s Blog for Week 1.
Week 1 Reading: Copyright Issues, Fair Use, and Creative Commons
Although copyright, to me, seems pretty “cut and dry,” there are still a lot of things that must not be overlooked. The more I think about copyright issues, the more I become angry at the people who use this as a way to simply get richer. Who in their right mind would want to copyright a calendar?
What a clever way to introduce the topic of fair use. I must admit, I was not absolutely sure as to what fair use was before I watched that. But now, it is very clear. Here is the way I translate fair use. If I wish to use a small certain a copyrighted work, for specific things, such education or news, for a certain time period, I will be protected, as long as: it does not change the original work or it’s value. That’s fair enough! Now when it comes to fair use and free speech in documentary films, I am a little lost. I understand, vaguely, the rationale behind documentary films, but when it comes to the regulations pertaining to speech within a documentary film, that’s where I get lost. I will have to do some more digging to find out. So let me summarize fair use this way (help me if I’m wrong). I wish to use something that is copyrighted, then I need to make sure that it is not too large or too long, I need to make sure that I use that in positive manner, and I need to be certain that I give credit to the original creator.
There are several reasons why I like the Creative Commons is the fact that you can share your ideas with the entire world and don’t have to worry about all of the many restrictions built in with copyright. Yes. There are some restrictions with the Creative Commons but they are far friendlier than those that are associated with copyrights. Using these parameters, you are allowed to be creative and share your thoughts and ideas with the world. And, in my opinion, that is the one thing that can break all the fetters that bind creativity. When a person is allowed to express themselves in whatever way they choose for the betterment of society, then why not let them share their ideas with other, as long as they receive the credit they so deserve. When I down load something from creative commons, I am free to use it as long as I: 1) Give credit where credit is due, 2) Use it in a non – commercial manner, 3) Allow others to use the work without changing it, and 4) Share this resources with others in the same manner in which I used it.
In summary, I believe that copyrights are an integral part of the preservation of our culture. There have been many people that have contribute their work to our society and it has caused major change. I believe that those people need to receive the credit they deserve for their contribution. However, in other cases, I believe that people are just being selfish or greedy and want to take advantage of others who are trying to contribute something positive to society. In this instance, I believe the efforts of those working to create something should be recognized and their creations be protected so they can share in the value of what they have contributed to society.
Posted by Mike Mankins at 1:34 PM 0 comments
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Dena Richardson said...
Mike you seem to have a good understanding of copy right. It also seems as if you may have experience someone who has gotten away with copyright. I agree with you on the Fair Use and Creative Commons however the general concept of copyright could be a little fuzzy for me. You did a good job of demonstrating your thoughts and understanding of copyright. Dena Richardson
September 3, 2011 6:59 PM
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