The RIAA thinks you are a criminal

Have you ever made a copy of a CD you own onto your computer so you can listen to it in iTunes or your iPod? Well, going after Jammie Thomas
was just the tip of the iceberg, now the RIAA claims that making a copy of a CD you own onto your computer is illegal. This goes too far. A ridiculous, desperate act. Now is the time to stop buying music from any of the record labels that make up the RIAA. There’s plenty of good independent music out there to keep you going while the RIAA sorts out its evil ways.

Moby makes free music available to independent filmmakers

Moby has made a nice collection of tracks available at mobygratis.com which can be licensed without a fee for use by independent and non-profit filmmakers, film students, anyone who needs free music for their independent, non-profit film, video, or short. Take a listen, there are some really good tracks available on the site. The site allows you to listen to the tracks and if you choose to use a track, there’s an easy licensing process.

The Cost of Copyright Confusion for Media literacy

The Center for Social Media has released a new report titled, “The Cost of Copyright Confusion for Media literacy” which is available as a pdf download. The report sheds light on the fact that media literacy education is compromised by unnecessary copyright restrictions and lack of understanding about copyright law. Copyright law permits a wide range of uses of copyrighted material without permission or payment. Educational exemptions sit within the realm of fair use, however, far too many educators don’t have a good understanding of what constitutes acceptable fair use practices.