Good Morning,
A faculty member contacted me with some questions about a documentary
she produced on the Middle East. I want to make sure I give her the
correct info so I thought I'd go to the experts for help!
She purchased various clips from news sources such as ABC, CNN, etc. to
include in
I am afraid the only way to know is to see the contract she had when she
purchased each clip. I am a bit confused though because normally the only
reason to purchase clips is to be able to use them for some kind of
commercial purpose such as a documentary you plan to distribute. Are you
sure she
Is there a loophole to the fair use/purchase PPR issue when something is
streaming on the Web? For instance, if a film is streaming for free
online (no subscription, just free), can someone schedule an event
around this and advertise it?
It makes sense to me that you should be able to do this,
Without knowing exact details (what type of material using what web service)
I don't think there is anyway to say, but if such an event were legal under
no circumstances could one charge for it OR sell any refreshments or be in
any position for which there was any kind of financial incentive or
The answer to these questions should have been contained in the licenses she
acquired when she bought the clips. It is ABC, CNN, etc. who dictate
these terms.
She should assume nothing without checking with the sources of the footage.
Term, conditions of use are all contained in the purchase -
