These free, self-instructional exercises address issues of grammar, usage and AP style that students may encounter in newswriting. The Newsroom 101 site creators developed over 2,000 interactive lessons for journalists, professional writers, college students, high-school students and others who are learning or reviewing journalistic language. Continue reading
Every year it seems we address the same issues of Copyright. My usual first response to the “Can I use it?” question is: “If you don’t own it, you can’t use it without permission.” We then begin exploring Creative Commons and Fair Use which only generates more grief.
For me it is pretty simple. I own my publishing company. I was a songwriter/recording artist for several years so it tends to become personal. The money I missed because of illegal copying is small potatoes compared to that left unrealized in our current technology enabled world.
I recently came across this post from School Video News which provides some interesting resources that may help students understand and navigate the world of Copyright. Most of the articles are by textbook author and video production guru Phil Harris.
Get your students off to the proper start for the year!
It seems that every year the “Copyright Monster” rears its ugly head
To have this information at your fingertips when you want it, we have compiled the following list of some of the articles that appear in School Video News. Feel free to download them, print them out using the button on the article and distribute them to your classes. There are more, but this should get you started.
How Does YouTube Get Away With It?
What Do Lemmings Get By Jumping Off the Cliff?
Movin’ On Up – Music in Sports
Copyright Law: What you need to know
Copyright Permissions and LipDubs
Copyright Issues When Using Music in Videos
How Do I get Copyright Permission?
Warning: Your Video Contains Copyrighted Material
How to get Media Permissions for your Videos and Other Media
Illegal Sharing of Music Files-Who’s Getting Sued and Why
Media Permissions and Ethics: Essential Practices for Videographers
and many more in School Video News, your on-line resource for teachers of TV/Video and Film Production.
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Your movie just doesn’t seem complete without a voiceover. Fortunately, you don’t have to hire a professional to record a voiceover in Apple iMovie. You can narrate a movie and add your voice anywhere you want in your video. Continue reading
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