COPYRIGHT

It is important to consider the usage rights of any external sound, images, or video you add to your films. If the media is copyrighted, the creator has a legal claim to its use, and you will need their permission to use the media.

LICENSING FEE

You may need to pay a licensing fee and/or royalties for the use of copyrighted material. A licensing fee is a fee paid to the creator per use.

CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE

Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that allows creators to retain a copyright for their work while allowing others to copy, distribute, and make some uses of their work. Most Creative Commons licenses require the user to credit the creator. For more information, visit the website.

PUBLIC DOMAIN

If a work is in the Public Domain, you can use it without the creator’s permission. The Public Domain consists of all creative works without a copyright, mainly because the copyright has either expired or been forfeited. You can learn more about Public Domain HERE.

HELPFUL LINKS

Copyright Defined: copyright.gov

Copyright Law: copyright.gov

Copyright Terminology: copyright.gov

Copyright Records: copyright.gov