Code of Best Practices Response
Because we live in a world where content creation is now as approachable as ever through the use of video sharing platforms and readily-available equipment, it is important that we are aware of the implications of fair use and the use of other works (both in what we consume and what we create). For those of us who are DTC majors, it is especially important that we understand what we can use, how we can use it, and our rights over our own content. However, fair use is also applicable to those who don't put out work. As websites like YouTube become a major source of entertainment, videos that recap weekly television shows or review music and movies are growing in popularity. It is fair use that allows these creators to make a living off of using copyrighted material, and it is what allows us to enjoy the latest "Star Wars Trailer Breakdown" video or song cover.
I was particularly interested in the "bargain" of fair use that is presented in this reading. Essentially, content creators are rewarded for contributing to culture through limited property rights, and other creators are simultaneously given the option to use that material in certain circumstances in order to maximize the output of discussion and more cultural works. One of these circumstances would be that, as students, copyrighted material could potentially be used for academic purposes. What do you think is beneficial in using copyrighted material for learning purposes, and do you think that the media you consume relies heavily on fair use practices?
(2008). Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Online Video. Center for Social Media. http://sites.uci.edu/elad/files/2012/03/video_fair_use.pdf
I was particularly interested in the "bargain" of fair use that is presented in this reading. Essentially, content creators are rewarded for contributing to culture through limited property rights, and other creators are simultaneously given the option to use that material in certain circumstances in order to maximize the output of discussion and more cultural works. One of these circumstances would be that, as students, copyrighted material could potentially be used for academic purposes. What do you think is beneficial in using copyrighted material for learning purposes, and do you think that the media you consume relies heavily on fair use practices?
(2008). Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Online Video. Center for Social Media. http://sites.uci.edu/elad/files/2012/03/video_fair_use.pdf
I think the benefit of using copyrighted material is for educational purposes. It also helps to create new works of art. I am not sure about the media I use being fair use practices because I do not know all the rules to fair use. I would assume that some of it is not because of how much posting is done on social media platforms.
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