This project explores how different types of digital media can be created, used, and shared ethically. It helped me learn how to find Creative Commons materials, give proper credit, and create my own original media to post online responsibly.
Below are my four required media examples, including how I found or created each one and the proper source and licensing details.
How I found it: I searched for openly licensed images on Unsplash, which provides free, high-quality images that allow reuse with attribution.
Source: “Photo of city skyline” by Muzammil Soorma (Unsplash)
How I found it: I came across a site called "GIPHY" which as the name states, It was the mother load of gifs for me to search and use.
Source: https://giphy.com/gifs/ishowspeed-youtubeitsryan-plane-JwOc0AeroYJcvGm45u@youtubeitsryan
How I found it: I was searching through YouTube and selected an interesting video about Ready Player One, and the main topic was if the first race had music.
Source: “What if the first race in Ready Player One had music?” by Zeyta Sonzakyo
I learned how important it is to understand copyright and licensing when using digital media online. Not everything on the internet can be reused freely, so checking for Creative Commons or fair-use permissions is essential. I also learned how to create original digital content myself and how to give proper credit to the creators whose work I used. Overall, this project helped me become more responsible and ethical when creating and sharing digital media.