Wednesday 19 October 2011

Legal and ethical

What does ‘copyright,’ mean?
Copyright is a legal concept, where a songwriter, author, an inventor gain exclusive rights to control its distribution for a certain period of time, after the work enters the public.


Give three examples of different things which you might include in your video and could be subject to copyright:
·         The music
·         My original ideas
·         The album

List two websites that give copyright free music:

List a website where you can find free or low fee photographs:


Explain what a location release form and why is it needed for filming?
It is a contract between the owner of a location and the director where the filming takes place. By signing the release form, the owner loses the right to sue for specific types of claims. It is needed for filming so that directors have permission to film whatever they like.

What is a contributor release form and why is it required?
It is a contract between the director and the actors, giving the directors a right to use their performance in their film and relative marketing.

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