The Creative Artist's Legal Guide: Copyright, Trademark and Contracts in Film and Digital Media Production

The Creative Artist's Legal Guide: Copyright, Trademark and Contracts in Film and Digital Media Production
by Bill Seiter, Ellen Seiter
Publication Date: June 26, 2012

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In today's complex media environment, aspiring filmmakers and new media artists are as vulnerable as swimmers in shark-infested waters. This user-friendly guide supplies creative artists with the essential legal concepts needed to swim safely with lawyers, agents, executives, and other experts in intellectual property and business law.

How do I copyright my screenplay? How can I clear rights for my film project? What can I do to avoid legal trouble when I produce my mockumentary? How do I ascertain whether a vintage novel is in the public domain? Is the trademark I've invented for my production company available? What about copyright and trademark rights overseas? If I upload my film to YouTube, do I give up any rights?

Bill Seiter and Ellen Seiter answer these questions and countless others while also demystifying the fundamental principles of intellectual property. Clear and thorough, this plain-spoken and practical guide is essential for anyone seeking to navigate the rapidly changing media environment of today.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #184468 in Books
• Published on: 2012-06-26
• Original language: English
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Clearance and Copyright: Everything You Need to Know for Film and Television

Clearance and Copyright: Everything You Need to Know for Film and Television
by Michael C. Donaldson
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Now extensively revised, updated, and expanded, "Clearance and Copyright" is the industry-standard guide to almost every conceivable rights issue that filmmakers, videomakers, and television producers might encounter: from the initial acquisition of material through the rights situations that arise during pre-production, production, post-production and release. Legalese-free, well-written, it's a must-read for all producers, directors, and writers - whether they make feature films, shorts, documentaries, television programs, music videos, or Internet content - and those who advise them. Armed with this book, you can protect yourself and your work from disastrous legal actions and save thousands of dollars in attorney fees. You can even learn how to save money by exercising your rights to use certain materials without paying anyone.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #50095 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09
• Original language: English
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• 507 pages

Clearance & Copyright: Everything You Need to Know for Film and Television

Clearance & Copyright: Everything You Need to Know for Film and Television
by Michael C. Donaldson
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Now extensively revised, updated, and expanded, "Clearance and Copyright" is the industry-standard guide to almost every conceivable rights issue that filmmakers, videomakers, and television producers might encounter: from the initial acquisition of material through the rights situations that arise during pre-production, production, post-production and release. Legalese-free, well-written, it's a must-read for all producers, directors, and writers - whether they make feature films, shorts, documentaries, television programs, music videos, or Internet content - and those who advise them. Armed with this book, you can protect yourself and your work from disastrous legal actions and save thousands of dollars in attorney fees. You can even learn how to save money by exercising your rights to use certain materials without paying anyone.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #26498 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.03" h x 7.08" w x 8.94" l, 1.79 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 507 pages