Broadcast Law

What is the definition of copyright?

• The process of copying a broadcast correctly

• Writing and editing a script

• Law that gives creators of original work exclusive legal rights

• The right to copy work from other people in certain situations

What kind of license gives people permission to use a copyrighted worked without charge?

• Public Copyright License

• Driver's License

• No license gives people that right

• Fair Use License

What is the best definition for "fair use"?

• Music and pictures that your can download and add to your broadcasts for free

• Following all the rules for making a good broadcast

• Always asking for permission before you use any photos in a broadcast

• Law allowing use of copyrighted materials in certain circumstances

How many main factors are used to determine fair use?

• 4

• 6

• 3

• 5

Which of the following statements about fair use is true?

• Fair use is very simple and easy to define in most cases

• Fair use protects most videos made for educational purposes

• You can post whatever you want on YouTube if you claim fair use

• You can't add any music to your video if you want to claim fair use

Fill in the blank: Factor 1 for fair use is the purpose and _________ of the use

• quality

• length

• cost

• character

"The nature of the copyrighted work" is another factor in determining fair use. Which of these is most likely to be protected for fair use?

• Using the lyrics from an old song to write a new one

• A 3-minute clip from an action movie

• Quoting a scientist's book in your video for science class

• Putting images that were published online into a video for YouTube

Your friend wants to use a clip from a movie in a video on their YouTube channel, but they don't understand fair use and want your advice. Write at least one paragraph (or more) explaining fair use to your friend.