News Bites from the Copyright Alliance
January 15, 2010
Copyright Information for Visual Artists and Video Producers
Is it okay to make a painting from a photograph? Do I need permission to use a song in a video I make?
These are two very good questions that artists face on a regular basis. Here are two engaging articles that discuss these issues. The first article helps artists understand creating derivative works by citing a legal case that involved artist Koons who made a sculpture based on a photograph by Rogers. The second article discusses copyright for video producers, including a question and answer section about how to appropriately use music and other creative works in video.
Fair Use and Free
Some creators at this week's first World's Fair Use Day said that copyright laws should be changed to reflect our changing culture. Though the event was hosted by Public Knowledge, an organization that doesn't support strong copyright, some of the panelists did say that they think copyright is important for creators. (Read the Copyright Alliance's statement about the event.)
On the flip side, those who previously supported the internet as a place for free distribution for artists, are now changing their minds. Jaron Lanier just published a book called "You are not a Gadget" that discusses how open culture and sharing have become a detriment to artists and to certain aspects of our culture. In another article, Napster comments on how "free" causes consumers to devalue music and artists.
Ted VanCleave, in another article, discusses how the internet is an important distritbution tool for photographers and other visual artists, yet the issue of piracy causes artists to spend too much time searching for the illegal uses of their works.
Finally, read how Apple and other companies that sell applications for the iPhone and the iPod touch have lost $450 million to piracy. Check out Patrick's related blog "Phone App Developers are not The Man."
Is Online Privacy an Issue?
While 25-year-old Facebook founder Mark Zukerberg says that online pirvacy is no longer an issue for social-networkers who are accustomed to sharing information online, an article in the New York Times suggests that more people are concerned about their online perception and are using tech companies to defend their online reputations.
This Week on the Copyright Alliance Blog
Our blog is always addressing a range of issues and is a good place to get quick up-to-date information about what's going on in the copyright debates. To read this week's blogs, click on the links below.
LIVE from ImagingUSA: Photography in Music CityBy Patrick Ross NASHVILLE - Every time I travel to Nashville I enjoy the company and talents of songwriters and musicians, and this trip was no exception. But this time I also was able to enjoy the company and talents of many visual artists, as I attended ImagingUSA, the Professional Photographers of America's annual show.Read more >> ImagingUSA: A Valuable Exchange of IdeasBy Lucinda Dugger
As an exhibitor, preparing for a convention reminds me much of being in theatre. (At least the experiences I've had with high school and community theatre.) The day before the opening, there are a lot of moving pieces. The convention hall is chaotic, booths are half constructed, cargo trucks come and go, and a lot of people are moving about - chatting, laughing, waiting....Read more >>
Phone App Developers are not The ManBy Patrick RossOne of the great success stories of the digital age has been the growing app industry. For as long as there has been software, there have been clever entrepreneurs who have developed a nifty game or tool and marketed it directly to the public, but in the smart phone era professional possibilities exist like never before. Yes, online distribution is easy, but finding customers is hard. Apple's App Store makes it much easier for entrepreneurial developer to be found. Yet a new study by 24/7 Wall St. estimates that three out of every four downloaded apps are pirated copies.Read more >>
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