In this project, I explored various types of digital media, including images, animations, audio files, and videos. I carefully selected examples to showcase the diversity of digital content available online, focusing on the importance of proper sourcing and licensing information.
Example:
Description: This beautiful sunset image was sourced from Unsplash, a platform that provides high-quality, royalty-free images. I found this particular image while searching for "sunset" in the Unsplash repository.
Licensing Information:
This image is licensed under the Unsplash License, which allows for both commercial and non-commercial use without the need for permission or attribution (though attribution is appreciated).
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Example:
Description: I found this fun dancing cat GIF on Giphy, a popular platform for sharing animated graphics. Searching for "cat" on their site led me to this entertaining animation.
Licensing Information:
Content on Giphy can be used for personal, non-commercial projects. For commercial use, users typically need to acquire permission from the creator.
Example:
This informative video about the importance of digital literacy was embedded from YouTube. I found it while searching for educational content related to media literacy.
Licensing Information:
This video is licensed under a standard YouTube License, which allows viewers to watch and share it, but prohibits downloading or altering it without permission from the creator.
Example:
Chill Background Music
Description: This relaxing chill background music track was sourced from SoundCloud. I discovered it while browsing the "Chill" genre to play background music while I cleaned around the house.
Licensing Information:
This track is shared under a Creative Commons license, allowing for reshaping and reuse under certain conditions. Attribution is required, and it’s important to check individual artist permissions, as they can vary.
Lesson Learned
Through this project, I learned the importance of understanding different types of digital media and their appropriate uses. I also gained insight into the diverse licensing options available, emphasizing the necessity of crediting creators to honor their work and intellectual property.