Why do you need copyright permission for an iVIE video entry?
One objective of the iVIE program is to celebrate the creative genius of students and teachers. In submitting an original video iVIE entry, students must also be aware of intellectual property issues and copyright rules. Copyright laws are created to protect the ownership of original work, whether it is created by a student, by a musician, or by a movie studio. Students who learn about the protection of their own creations, are more likely to be respectful of the intellectual property laws protecting the creative work of others. Please use the resources below
Although there is a US Copyright Fair Use Policy that allows teachers and students to use copyright protected material in the classroom, the law does not allow for public viewing of the videos using these materials. Since iVIE Nominated videos are shown in a public theater and a nominal admission will be charged, the entries no longer fall within the Fair Use provision. In addition, nominated entries are also posted on a non-password protected web site; a use definitely not covered by the "fair use" guidelines. Consequently, we require you to obtain permission to use any music, images, or movie clips. Please note: Images found in Google searches or elsewhere on the Internet are also protected by copyright laws, even if it doesn’t show a copyright symbol.
How do I get permission to use copyrighted material?
Intellectual Property, Image and Voice Releases
The lead student(s) creating a video must sign a release, accompanied by their parents signature, providing permission to the San Diego County Office of Education to use the video. Release Forms must be also included with iVIE entry for each student on the production team AND adults or minors (recognizable images) appearing in your video. People filmed in public places (like a mall or a ball game), portrayed in a positive manner, do not need to sign releases. However, if you are portraying someone in a way that may be embarrassing or slanderous, you must have a release to include his or her image in your video.
Student (English / Español) and Adult (English / Español) Release Forms
For Music
- Identify the song title and the performer(s) who recorded the song
- Using that information, find the Recording Company (Label) that holds the rights to the recording
- Send written permission via email or “snail” mail using the following format
- Submit copies of returned letter (or faxes) of permission letters. If recording company includes conditions
For Movie Clips - Identify the motion picture studio(s) who hold the distribution rights to the film.
- The Internet Movie Database lists movies, production companies, distributors, and the crew. Find the movie by title, click on “Company Credits” (on left side of page), and look for the US Distributor(usually first on the list of “Distributors”) http://www.imdb.com/
- Find the contact and address for the distribution company
- Send written permission via email or “snail” mail using the following format
- Submit copies of returned letter (or faxes) of permission letters. If recording company includes conditions
What if I can’t get permission in time?
If you trying to obtain permission to use copyrighted music at the last minute, don’t assume that you will receive it in time for the deadline. Create another copy of your video using original music created with programs such as Apple SoundTrack or GarageBand, Adobe Soundbooth, Smartsound SonicFire Pro or Movie Maestro, or another music composing software program. Other options include using royalty free music, legally obtained from a royalty free music web site (see web sites below), a royalty-free CD collection. Better yet, record your own creation!
Creative Commons
A fresh new approach to sharing creative property. It’s FREE! Creative Commons is a co-op of sorts, where artists can share video, audio, and images with whatever limits they specify. Some artists will allow you to use a clip for ANY reason, even to remix it and alter it while others allow more limited use. If you find a clip on CC, be sure to note the type of license that the artist is allowing for its use. Creative Commons enabled search services to help in your media searches, allowing you to search using keywords and the type of use license. Start with SpinXpress http://www.spinxpress.com/getmedia
Creative Commons Mixter
ccMixter is a community music site featuring remixes licensed under Creative Commons where you can listen to, sample, mash-up, or interact with music in whatever way you want.
FreePlay Music – MAC and PC
The name of this company is a bit deceiving. They usually do charge for educational use, but we have GOOD NEWS! The iVIE Awards has a prepaid license for any FreePlay Music clip(s) that are used in the iVIE Festival. You may use any FreePlay track in your video, FREE-of-CHARGE, giving credit on the iVIE entry form to FreePlay Music, and also naming the track and clip time. The license is renewed yearly for the iVIE Festival only. You will be responsible to pay a fee to FreePlay $50 per track used for educational uses other than iVIE, or if you win prizes in other video contests or festivals.
Copyright Lesson Resources
Copyright Law of the United States of America - Fair Use Policy
Copyright Kids
More ideas on writing for permission
Copyright and Public Domain
A reference site to help identify public domain songs and public domain music . . . royalty free music you can use anywhere and any way you choose . . . performance, sing-along, film, video, advertising, business, or personal.
Entertainment Software Association’s Curriculum
An educational program encouraging creativitiy and respect for intellectual property.
Educator's Guide to Intellectual Property
NEW! Library of Congress’ Taking the Mystery out of Copyright
A great Flash interactive site for kids to learn about the many aspects of copyright, in a “Carmen San Diego”- like presentation.
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