Exactly what's the point of it? Just to use the cameras? They're not that
great, and what they can do well needs super 8. It's pointless.
Also, exactly when were S8 cartridges unavailable? They're still around.
-Original Message-
From: Aaron F. Ross
To: Experimental Film Discussi
Dear Frameworkers,
I'm writing to ask your advice. I'm working on a short handmade,
experimental film that takes as its "script" a slightly modified version of
an essay I found in the *New York Times*, which I plan to use as a
voiceover narration on the soundtrack. I wrote to the author to ask
If you modify it ''substantially'' it becomes a different text. Think
William Burroughs...
On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 4:48 PM, Caryn Cline wrote:
> Dear Frameworkers,
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> I'm writing to ask your advice. I'm working on a short handmade,
> experimental film that takes as its "script" a slightly
Unless it's super-vital, write your own narration as a replacement. Fair Use
would only kick in if you were citing the article in a criticism, review or
parody.
Is the author absolutely sure that the NYT owns the copyright? Oftentimes the
rights revert back to the outside author upon publicati
I recently asked the Los Angeles Times for permission to reprint a couple of
photos. They said they have them, but they were “handouts” that were not taken
by a Times photographer, and they don’t know who did take them, or where they
came from, so therefore I can’t have them. In other words, no
To expand on Francisco's idea, you could also ring up the original
author and record an interview about his essay. Paraphrasing, perhaps
even 'quoting' his original writing, would be acceptable. Look up cases
that are about how Fair Use protects references to copyright material.
You would hav
> as one friend who works in the business cautioned: my project and I are on
> their radar now.
There is ZERO chance the NYT will sue you. They might not even send you a cease
and desist letter. Copyright holders only go after people with money they can
earn a judgement from, or people they see
To add to David Tetzlaff's comments, first...I wholeheartedly agree. In
addition to Fair Use though, look up and read specifically about the
concept of "derivative work". Classic example: Andy Warhol takes the
Campbell's Soup or Brillo "branding" AS IS...but by recontextualizing it,
he creates a de
