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    • Archive for November, 2007

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    This week on the podcast.

    Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

    This week’s Law and Video podcast is now available at http://www.lawandvideo.com.
    Listen Live Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern, or download and listen at your convenience.
    This week’s topics:

    I’ve got a copyright, what do I need to do to protect it?

    Statutes of limitations, doctrine of laches

    Director’s former assistant/editor wants credit after termination.
    What licenses are needed for […]

    This week on Law and Video podcast.

    Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

    This week’s Law and Video podcast is now available at http://www.lawandvideo.com Listen Live Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern, or download and listen at your convenience.This week’s topics:

    City of New York revises permit and insurance requirements for small video productions.
    Credit for video game authorship.
    Use of government forms in instructional videos.
    Former employer’s use […]

    Music Basics for Film and Video productions.

    Saturday, November 17th, 2007

    Music is an integral part of any filmmaker’s toolbox. Proper selection of music can help tell a story, set a mood, and build suspense. For most independent productions, however, music is either under-budgeted or not budgeted at all. Even when there IS a music budget, it’s often re-allocated to more pressing expenses during […]

    This week on Law and Video Podcast (November 13, 2007)

    Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

    Well, I’m glad to be back at it after several weeks of upper-respiratory troubles.
    This week’s Law and Video podcast is now available at http://www.lawandvideo.com Listen Live Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern, or download and listen at your convenience.
    This week’s topics:

    WGA Strike
    Digital Millenium Copyright Act - Takedown notices for video posted on YouTube without […]

    Will Web-isodes be the unexpected beneficiary of the writer’s strike?

    Monday, November 5th, 2007

    Last time the WGA went on strike, (19-1/2 years ago), the Cable networks had a growth spurt, with audiences tuning in looking for something new.
    This year, as the WGA goes on strike, some believe that the Web will be the delivery mechanism for content that captures rerun-weary viewers.
    I’ve recently told aspiring writers that I […]

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