Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-26 Thread Laura R
On Aug 31, 2017, at 11:23 PM, Lisa Corfman wrote: > My question is, can I teach origami and whose models can I teach? > > Lisa Because Lisa’s question went further into the copyright issue, I thought I should post this information here: I just found an online course

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-12 Thread Dennis Walker
Tiong Boon wrote:- >>As a practical measure, I suggest that creators who want permission to be >>sought include in their books how they can be contacted. This would avoid >>the need for people to write to the Origami list for information on how to >>contact a certain creator, as we see every

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-11 Thread Tiongboon Pek
Ilan Garibi said among other things ... "law, as well as customs that spread in a community should make sense, and be of use. " One other issue that should be factored in is practicality. Two points have been raised in the recent discussions: one is respecting the creator's efforts, and the

Re: [Origami] Permission question (Dick and Serena LaVine)

2017-09-11 Thread leslie cefali
> On Sep 11, 2017, at 9:45 AM, Galen Pickett wrote: > > And, FYI, the authors release their copyrights to the publishers as a > condition of publication.. This depends on the publisher and the contract between author and publisher. I was able to keep copyrights to a

Re: [Origami] Permission question (Dick and Serena LaVine)

2017-09-11 Thread Galen Pickett
...below quote as per list rules. With best wishes, Galen T. Pickett https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeometricOrigami Now, time for a little rant. I routinely use data and whole papers from my colleagues while teaching genetics and developmental biology. On the few occasions when I’ve informed my

Re: [Origami] Permission question (Dick and Serena LaVine)

2017-09-11 Thread Weinstein, Michael
Dick and Serena LaVine done said: "Aside from any legal or copyright issues (covered extensively on the OrigamiUSA website), I believe it's important to show respect for the creators’ artistry and hard work.” It might not have occurred to anyone, but there is significant work spent in preparing

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-10 Thread Ilan Garibi
Copyright and teaching: >From the USA law book: *the fair use *of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, t*eaching (including multiple **copies for

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-10 Thread PATRICIA GRODNER
On Sep 7, 2017, at 12:10 AM, Andrew Hans wrote: > > I am curious then, as to why Origami OUSA has a different opinion. They > require us to get permission from the model designer or the estate if > deceased in order to teach a model at their convention. Is there someone > from

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-10 Thread Dick and Serena LaVine
On 9/7/2017 2:10 PM, Andrew Hans wrote: *I am curious then, as to why Origami OUSA has a different opinion . Theyrequire us to get permission from the model designer or the estate ifdeceased in order to teach a model at their convention. Is there someonefrom that organization that cares to

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-10 Thread KDianne Stephens
> But for those (big universe) who might not even know about the origami > community, well, we can’t expect something too far from general common > sense. >In the field of copyrights, "general common sense" could be unethical or even >illegal because there are conflicts of interest between

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-10 Thread Andrew Hans
OK, now I'm really confused--First of all, Ron, I think you meant Laura's opinion and not Layla's. For the life of me I can't see the logic of a higher ground as a safety precaution against the possibility of dissenting copyright owners... What does that even mean? It's an origami model, not

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-08 Thread Koshiro Hatori
> But for those (big universe) who might not even know about > the origami community, well, we can’t expect something too far > from general common sense. In the field of copyrights, "general common sense" could be unethical or even illegal because there are conflicts of interest between content

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-08 Thread Ronald Koh
On 9/7/2017 2:10 PM, Andrew Hans wrote: I am curious then, as to why Origami OUSA has a different opinion. They require us to get permission from the model designer or the estate if deceased in order to teach a model at their convention. Not everybody shares Ilan's and Layla's opinions

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-07 Thread Andrew Hans
Ilan Garibi wrote: Do we really ask a permission from every writer to read his book in front of our class? It doesn't make sense at all, just like with any other creation. Do we ask permission from a painter to talk about his paintings in class? Laura Rozenberg wrote: I totally agree and

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-07 Thread Laura R
On Sep 7, 2017, at 6:12 AM, Koshiro Hatori wrote: > > I would be on the safe side and ask permissions when I use someone's > origami models in my classes. > > Hatori, Koshiro I do agree. I I were to teach a model I would search for the author to let him/her know and ask

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-07 Thread Koshiro Hatori
> > Do we really ask a permission from every writer to read his book in front > > of our class? It doesn't make sense at all, just like with any other > > creation. Do we ask permission from a painter to talk about his paintings > > in class? > > Ilan Garibi > > I totally agree and second Ilan’s

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-06 Thread Laura R
On Sep 5, 2017, at 3:24 PM, Ilan Garibi wrote: > > Do we really ask a permission from every writer to read his book in front > of our class? It doesn't make sense at all, just like with any other > creation. Do we ask permission from a painter to talk about his paintings

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-06 Thread Ilan Garibi
Following the string about asking permission to teach models... HI guys, It's been awhile since I posted here anything of importance, but this question really pushed by button. The next sentences are my opinion only. For me, whenever you want to teach origami without profit, just do it. Teach any

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-06 Thread KDianne Stephens
> can I teach origami and whose models can I teach Check out US copyright law on "Fair Use" and teaching. 17 U.S. Code § 107 - Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-04 Thread Matthew Green
> On Aug 31, 2017, at 9:23 PM, Lisa Corfman wrote: > > Hey Folders! > > I am excited to be starting an after school job entertaining kindergarten > through 3rd graders. I get to run an activity daily with the kids. My > question is, can I teach origami and whose models can

Re: [Origami] Permission question

2017-09-04 Thread Diana Lee via Origami
Hi,I ran origami/paper craft sessions from grades K to 3 and here is a summary of what I taught.  One project per week, from Oct to June.  Enjoy: http://www.origami-resource-center.com/school-projects.html Diana --