Copyright Definition
A permanently fixed original work in some form that can be seen or heard.
How much music can you use in your project?
10% or no more than 30 seconds from a song without permission.
What is the public domain?
Where there is no copyright on the works.
What can you NOT copyright?
An idea.
Is Copyright a law?
YES
How much of a video clip can you use in your presentation?
10% or up to 3 minutes - whichever is less without permission.
What are the two most commonly used symbols to tell if a work is in the public domain?
100 points each - 200 for both.
1) Copyright symbol with a line through it.
2) PD with a circle around it.
What could happen if you use someone else's copyright without permission?
100 points for one right answer or 200 for both correct answers.
They could take you to civil court and sue you OR they could just ask you to take it off the website or cease and desist.
True or False: Only the copyright owner has the right to use their work?
Daily Double if you can elaborate on why...
True, but if it is in the public domain then anyone can use it. Also, Fair Use will allow you to use portions of it for certain occasions.
one but not more than five by the same photographer or illustrator without permission.
Why is the public domain important?
Because our culture created new ideas by building on earlier work.
What did we learn about copyright using Disney characters?
Because this company is intimidating anyone who takes a copyrighted work without paying for it.
What is Fair Use?
There are limitations on copyright. You can borrow a small amount of the work.
Where does fair use allow you to use parts of the copyrighted works?
In order to obtain all 400 points you need to list all four. One hundred points a piece.
- Teaching/Education
- News Reporting
- Parody
- Critical Comments
How does something get into the public domain?
If you list both you receive 400 points. If you only get one, you receive 200 points.
1) The owner putting it there.
2) Copyright has run out.
How long does copyright last?
400 points for both correct answers and 200 for one.
1) A lifetime plus 70 years - Personal
2) Over 100 years - Commercial/Business
Attribution is what?
Giving credit to the person in which you borrow the work from.
How much of a song video that is 25 minutes long can I use without permission in my project?
2.5 minutes total.
Name two websites or ways that I can find public domain photos?
250 points each or 500 for both correct answers.
- Google Advanced Search
- Smithsonian Website
- Photos For Class
ETC.
What are the five things that is covered by copyright?
100 points a piece - 500 for all five correct answers.
- Books
- Plays
- Music
- Dance
- Movies and Pictures