Resources Copyright cases One-Page Guide to Copyright Law – CopyrightData.com An extensive discussion of why a work might still be in copyright or not with cases and exceptions. Citations and Case Summaries – CopyrightData.com This page hasn’t been updated for a while, but contains a really extensive list of copyright cases. Public domain […]
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Resources All of these resources should either point you to material in the public domain, licensed under the Creative Commons, or material that is Royalty Free or Rights Managed. Please check the license agreements carefully before moving forward with any use of materials. If you have any questions about the legality of your use,
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Resources Books Music Rights Unveiled: A Filmmaker’s Guide to Music Rights and Licensing – Brooke Wentz and Maryam Battaglia Online Sources of Sheet Music, Recorded Music, and Sounds All of these resources should either point you to material in the public domain, licensed under the Creative Commons, or material that is Royalty Free or
Resources All of these resources should either point you to material in the public domain, licensed under the Creative Commons, or material that is Royalty Free. Please check the license agreements carefully before moving forward with any use of materials. If you have any questions about the legality of your use, please consult with an
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Resources Contracts and Clearance Clearance & Copyright: Everything you need to know for Film, Television, and other Creative Content – Michael C. Donaldson , Lisa A. Callif, and Christopher L. Perez Getting Permission – License & Clear Copyrighted Materials – Richard Stim Contracts for the Film & TV Industry – Mark Litwak Downloadable templates in
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Resources This list can help you have some idea if the use of material in your film could be claimed as fair use and the best ways to apply those principles. However, if you are going to be claiming fair use for material in your film, you should also really consider talking to an attorney.
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Resources As of 2024, works published in the U.S. in 1928 or before are in the public domain. In order to determine if a work is in the public domain or not, typically you can check Wikipedia or do an internet search and just make sure that it was published in the current year that
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