Hi My understanding is that after the copyright overhaul (1972), almost any creative work set down in tangible form (written, filmed, etc.) is defacto protected under copyright. Now, in your case, things get sticky: the "owner(s)" of this work would have to be determined. Is there copyrighted music used? Were there "performers"? (interviewees, etc.). What was the nature of "authorship" (were writers or others involved in creation?) Was the film a "work for hire"--in other words, was it made on the university's nickel (in which case the institution may own it)
That said...if you get the faculty person's permission, what is the risk of going digital. Pretty minimal, and you can always take the work down if challenged. (Also: I think the risk almost nil if you only stream this to university clients and not the greater world) If it were ME, I'd do it. Gary > One of our faculty made a movie with his advisor in the 80's and wants > to digitize the 16mm film. > > > > What are the copyright implications given others were involved in making > the film? > > Is it enough that one of the original filmmakers involved wants to do > the conversion or does permission need to be sought for all involved? > > > > How/is it different from print items as far as copyright goes? > > > > Thanks, > > Jo Ann > > > > Jo Ann Reynolds > > Reserve Services Coordinator > > University of Connecticut Libraries > > 369 Fairfield Road, Unit 2005RR > > Storrs, CT 06269-2005 > > [email protected] > > 860-486-1406 > > 860-486-5636 (fax) > > http://classguides.lib.uconn.edu/mediaresources > > > > VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of > issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic > control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in > libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve > as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of > communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video > producers and distributors. > Gary Handman Director Media Resources Center Moffitt Library UC Berkeley 510-643-8566 [email protected] http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC "I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself." --Francois Truffaut VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
