Legal and Ethical

Legal and Ethical 

What does copyright mean?

The exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same

3 different things that could be subject to copyright:
- Audio, Videos and pictures

List two website that give copyright free music:
- royalty free music and airmp3.net

places where you can find free or low fee photographs:
Google, tumblr
Dreamstime.com and shuttershock.com

what is a location release form and why is it needed for filming?

Having the right to use their location and to allow them to show their setting in a film or TV advert. It’s the rights to films/record locations for shooting. It is in form of a contract they have to sign giving the director the right to use the property and how things will be dealt with if equipment is broken.

What is a contributor release form and why is it required?

A form that gives ownership rights. It’s required to commercially exploit the contributers.