Copyright
Law & Recording Consent
Copyright Law
The Audio Visual Department will not duplicate or assist in the
duplication of copyrighted material.
The reproduction of copyrighted work (whether rented, purchased,
borrowed, or acquired for preview) in whole or in part, by any
means whatsoever, is not allowed without the written permission of
the copyright holder. This includes off-air television and radio
broadcasts. Copyrighted works are protected regardless of the
medium in which they are created or reproduced; thus, copyright
extends to digital works and works transformed into a digital
format. Copyrighted works are not limited to those that bear a
copyright notice. As a result of changes in copyright law, works
published since March 1, 1989 need not bear a copyright notice to
be protected under the law.
Consent For Video and Audio Taping
It is the responsibility of event sponsors to secure permission
for audio or video taping. Many guest speakers and performers have
contracts that do not allow recording, so prior clearance is
essential. Audio Visual Department policy requires that any party
requesting videotaping of an event notify the subject of the
taping well in advance. The Audio Visual Department will not
record an event without a written or verbal release. A copy
of a standard release is available on the Recording Release
Agreement page.
Faculty and students planning projects that involve the collection
of information from human participants, either on or off campus,
should be aware that all such activities must be reviewed by the Trinity
Institutional Review Board.
Copyright
Law and Fair Use Links
Copyright
Law and Fair Use are complex topics, so members of the Trinity
College community are encouraged to be aware of current law and
interpretations. Please explore the links below for additional
resources on this subject. Appropriate links on the subject will
be added as they develop. None of these sites should be considered
a definitive source for answers to questions on the nature of fair
use and copyright. They are offered as an additional resource for
educating users on the nature of the ongoing debate.
Checklist
for Fair Use Created by Indiana University, this page
provides a good starting point to determine if your project fits
the description of "fair use".
United States Copyright
Office The source for general information, publications,
and much more.
Stanford
University Library Copyright & Fair Use
A massive collection of links offering a variety of approaches to
the topic.
10 Big
Myths About Copyright From Brad Templeton's site, this
page offers a consise, straightforward approach to some of the
issues surrounding copyright.
Copyright Website A
site, "endeavoring to provide real world, practical and
relevant copyright information," including visual and audio
examples.
Negativeland's
Intellectual Property Issues Page Articles and links
offering a variety of approaches to the topic, compiled by the
artists know as Negativland.
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