How To Create A Web Series Using Popular Content Without Infringing On Copyrights
In a previous article titled, "How to Market A Web Series To Generate Interest & Gain Viewers," we talked about a number of ways web series have tried to increase awareness. One of the segments, called "Tie The Web Series to a Companion Piece," discussed The Office and their supplemental web episodes. Chances are, however, ...
Justin Bieber & Lady Gaga Videos Pulled From YouTube By Simple Copyright Claim
Who knew that it was this easy to attack your enemies on YouTube? A prankster calling himself iLCreation has brought mayhem to YouTube today by successfully getting music videos for mega-stars like Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, & Rihanna pulled from the site. How did this mastermind accomplish such a massive undertaking? Through the submission of ...
Hulu's Original Web Series, A Day In The Life, Gets Even Better With 2nd Episode
The second episode of Morgan Spurlock's documentary web series A Day in the Life takes a look at stand-up comedian Russell Peters. In the United States, Peters isn't too well-known, but in his native Canada, the UK, and Australia, he has set box office records. He has performed all over the world. On this particular ...
MP3Tunes Ruling Also Opens Door For Online Video Storage Services?
A judge has ruled that MP3tunes was not in violation of copyright law, as they were not responsible for the uploading of the files that users were listening to and therefore not responsible for any pirated music that might have been uploaded. To me, this means that now any digital copy of a movie I ...
Fox's 8-Day Window For Online Episodes Drastically Increases Piracy
You might remember that Fox just recently did away with next-day access on episodes of their shows streaming online. That move went into effect about a week ago, and already appears to have nearly doubled the piracy rate of Fox television shows. I'm guessing that wasn't the outcome Fox was hoping for.
Introducing The Reel Web: ReelSEO's Online Video News & Tips Series: Episode #1
We are very excited to introduce you all to a project we've been dreaming of and planning for quite some time here at ReelSEO! So far most of our online content has been delivered through this site, a text medium, which is great -- we love it! But being a site about online video, we're ...
The Weekly Online Video News Round Up - Business Video Edition
It's a crazy, fast-paced world. At least... it is for everyone that I know. We have work, family obligations, errands, emails, church, grocery shopping, little league, and... well, you get the idea. Everyone's busy. And when that happens, it can be easy for a piece of news to slip through the cracks without our noticing. ...
7 Tips for Using Copyrighted Music in Professional Videos & Slideshows
This legal video question comes form Malia Leinau Meyers of Malia Professional Photography, out of Kailua, Hawaii, concerning the use of copyrighted music in her video montages of photography work. Attorney Gordon P. Firemark explains what you need to know about copyright infringement, getting proper permissions, and licensing terms – all why keeping costs down ...
Fox To Enforce 8-Day Waiting Period For New Episodes On Hulu
Well, well, well... this is going to get pretty interesting pretty quickly. One of the three television networks behind Hulu, Fox, has decided to end next-day access to episodes of their programs on Hulu and on the company's website. (and on DISH network). Moving forward, Fox television shows will be held for an 8-day window ...
A Pledge For Online Video Responsibility - A Video Code Of Ethics
The time is now to counter the troubling proliferation of socially irresponsible video online, and that starts with each of us. That’s why I’ve put together what I believe is the first-ever, “Pledge for Online Video Responsibility,” which I hope can help both online video professionals and enthusiasts be more mindful and considerate of others.
The Weekly Online Video News Round Up - Internet TV Edition
Greetings, and a good Sunday morning/afternoon to you. If you're like me, you had a pretty busy week. And if that's the case, then there's a good chance you missed a major news story or fantastic editorial article in the world of online video. But fear not. This weekly column exists as a way for ...
Federal Judge Slaps Down DVD Streaming Service Zediva With Injunction
I KNEW I should have used my lingering Zediva credits! Apparently, a federal judge by the name of John F. Walter has slapped down Zediva (remember, the Netflix competitor that lets you rent a DVD and player and stream movies from that player via Internet) with an injunction citing that they "threaten the development of a successful and ...
UK To Extend Copyright Exemption To Parody & Personal Digital Use Copies
Holy end-around Batman! The UK appears to be on the verge of giving the OK for people to ignore the MPAA and RIAA and allow consumers to begin ripping their CDs and DVDs for personal, digital use. The recommendations also include extending the copyright exemption to parody use. Sign me up! I'm moving back to ...
7 Important Online Video Legal Questions On Copyright And Fair Use
Intellectual Property Law Attorney Marcelo Halpern gives us a “legal video education” on why most online video professionals and enthusiasts today have big misconceptions about what they are and aren’t allowed to use with what they find or put out on the Internet, and the real damage it’s causing businesses.
Electronic Frontier Foundation To Online Video Creators: Know Your Rights!
I interviewed Rebecca Jeschke, Media Relations Director for the digital civil liberties group, The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). Rebecca shared with me how they fight for people’s rights with both creating videos and expression of freedom speech, and important information for all online video creators on what they need to know about how to deal ...
