1. Sauer,Peter DGL
12/19/12
Copy Right Laws
Peter Sauer / DGL “ Let me shed some light on Copy
right materials and creative commons.
Begin Your Journey …
2. Copy Rights-Whose is it?
You may of done everything down to the letter in
protecting your hard earned work and still get
robbed of credit for your work.
Peter Sauer / DGL “ Let me shed some light on Copy
right materials and creative commons.
12/19/12 It all begins here:
Turn up your speakers.
Grab a cup of coffee
Lock you door and get
Ready for a no B/S Class
3. http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/
You are free: to Share — to copy, distribute and transmit the work
Under the following conditions:
Attribution — You must attribute the work in the manner specified by the author or
licensor (but not in any way that suggests that they endorse you or your use of the work).
What does "Attribute this work" mean? The page you came from contained embedded
licensing metadata, including how the creator wishes to be attributed for re-use. You can use
the HTML here to cite the work. Doing so will also include metadata on your page so that
others can find the original work as well.
Noncommercial — You may not use this work for commercial purposes.
No Derivative Works — You may not alter, transform, or build upon this work.
4. Is it your Copy?
Do you have the Right?
• Is it Right, to copy another
persons work?
• When is it ok?
• When are you breaking the law?
5. “Is THIS Right?
Or did you steal someone
else's…. Copy- Rights?”
• Copyright law in the digital age is continually evolving to protect the
exclusive rights of copyholders of digital media and art forms that can be
transferred through digital means.
• Read more: Facts About Copyright Laws | eHow.com
http://www.ehow.com/about_4794739_facts-copyright-
laws.html#ixzz2FZH7F96i
6. “However, the heart of existing copyright law, which
is found in the Copyright Act of 1976 (Title 17, U.S.C.),
continues to be applied to all aspects of copyrighted
material.”
Read more: Facts About Copyright Laws | eHow.com
http://www.ehow.com/about_4794739_facts-copyright-laws.html#ixzz2FZHvUKQw
7. • There are numerous provisions in Title 17;
however, some of the more important laws set the
subject matter and duration of a copyright, establish
an author's exclusive rights, provide fair use
exceptions and set forth punitive measures for
copyright infringers.
Read more: Facts About Copyright Laws | eHow.com
http://www.ehow.com/about_4794739_facts-copyright-laws.html#ixzz2FZJjuuoU
8. What is Creative Commons?
WHAT IS CREATIVE COMMONS?
“Creative Commons helps you share your knowledge and creativity with the world.
Creative Commons develops, supports, and stewards legal and technical
infrastructure that maximizes digital creativity, sharing, and
innovation.”
http://creativecommons.org/
9. HOW CAN I LICENSE MY
WORK?
http://creativecommons.org/
10. • LOOKING FOR CREATIVE WORKS?
“Looking for music, video, writing, code, or other
creative works?
“
“Creative Commons has got you covered. Search for
creative work through sources like Google and Flickr
right here.”
http://creativecommons.org/
11. Measuring Fair Use:
The Four Factors
• The four factors judges consider are:
• the purpose and character of your use
• the nature of the copyrighted work
• the amount and substantiality of the portion taken, and
• the effect of the use upon the potential market.
http://fairuse.stanford.edu/Copyright_and_Fair_Use_Overview/chapter9/9-b.html
12. “Attribution is credit for the creator or
owner of original work. It names
writers, artists or publishers.”
http://www.ehow.com/info_8194791_attribution-copyright-law.html
13. Explain the importance of
copyright protection in your
chosen industry
Copyright laws are written to ensure that the
Authors are compensated for their creative
projects.
14. • The owner of the copyright is not always the writer or artist who created the
work. The person who creates the work can transfer his copyright or may
have produced it as work for hire, owned by someone else.
• Read more: What Is Attribution in Copyright Law? | eHow.com
http://www.ehow.com/info_8194791_attribution-copyright-
law.html#ixzz2FZ431frM
Thank You!
15. If your Going to Copy, research the
material and request permission prior to
any use of their work in any way.
16. Game On!
You received the proper permission and you now can use
that work as agreed upon. Thank you, don’t forget to ask!
17. Hi, I'm Dan-O and I post my original music as free MP3 downloads
here on DanoSongs.com. You can listen to the songs online or
download the tracks. It's also legal to use the music royalty free
in your video, game, film, presentation, slideshow or website.
Music By: Dan O