Copyright Flashcards
What is copyright?
It is something that grants creators exclusive rights to their work
What is Fair Use?
Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission
Difference between Fair use and Fair Dealing:
Fair use is a term used in the US, Fair dealing is the international term.
Similitudes between Fair Use and Fair Dealing:
Both allow limited use of copyrighted material.
What is a derivative work?
It is a new creation that is based on or derived from an existing copyrighted work
What the derivate work includes?
include major elements of an original work.
What are the two ways to obtain permission to use copyrighted work?
Licensing, and Fair use
What is Licensing?
Negotiate permission with the copyright holder.
What is the purpose of a location release, and when is it necessary?
A location release is a legal document that grants permission to use a specific location for filming, photography, or other creative projects.
How does a model release protect both the creator and the subject?
A model release is a legal document signed by a person (the model) granting permission for their likeness to be used in specific ways.
Benefits of using public domain works versus obtaining a license for copyrighted material.
Free Access: No costs or permissions required, allowing for unrestricted use.
Flexibility: Can be modified, reused, and distributed for any purpose, including commercial.
No Expiration: Public domain status typically remains indefinitely, providing lasting access.
Impact of Creative Commons on the sharing and creation of digital content.
Creative Commons has democratized access to content, encouraging collaboration and innovation. It has provided a framework for sharing that contrasts with traditional copyright, fostering a culture of openness in digital content creation.
What is a model release?
A model release is a signed document.
The model release allows you what?
It allows you to use someone’s likeness or image in your project.
What is an essential use for model release?
Essential for legal use of people’s images.
What does copyright grant to creators?
Exclusive
rights to their work.
Concept of “work for hire”
It is the work that has the goal for pay.
Implications of the work of hire for copyright ownership
Ownership of the finished work should be clear in the
contract.
How does Creative Commons licensing differ from traditional copyright?
That this licenses allow sharing, use, or modification of work.
What is attribution?
Must credit the original author. Think of it as giving credit where it’s due
