Media Policy & You: Crash Course Media Literacy #9

Copyright and other media regulations have always been a bit tricky, but the internet made all of that infinitely more complicated. But what does all of that mean for you, the consumer?

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[RollerOfEyes]

If this were to be demonitized, that would be ironic.

[Miimu]

"Don't worry, we're not going to call the cops on you."

*Stops panicking*

[Alverant]

Big thumbs up for bringing up a complex and mature subject. I hope you continue to do so.

[kelpy_w_]

This and the Psychology Crash Course are my favourites

[Elfos]

When this series first started, I immediately hoped it would cover media ethics. You're... sort of going over that, looking forward to it being covered in more detail. Still waiting on "how it's sometimes irresponsible to reveal the truth".

[dawsonwalters]

First, you have a relaxing mid-range low voice, second, that Judas Priest record in the background is rad

[abhijitborah]

It's profoundly amazing how all this hulabula and complexity of ownership culture is prelavant in our modern civilization.

[Audio-apps]

Great course, well presented. I feel to be in far greater control of my media consumption, and it's influence.
I look forward to carrying on, but I've got this inexplicable, uncontrollable urge to watch "Titanic"...

[CaseyJewels]

I'm a strong believer that fanvids should be legal. Yes, a lot of them use the full song, but I have found so many songs/artists/genres of music that I didn't know about before because of fanvids, and I've since bought lots of these.

[CarolineGarland]

One thing I find interesting that wasn't mentioned is what happens to your digital footprint when someone dies. The last time I looked into this was years ago, but there were no laws for this sort of thing. Are there any now?

[microwavemycoldfries]

Me actually doing my speech homework during quarantine. If my classmates see me, heyy it’s jakeema😘

[TheOnyomiMaster]

Don't forget Content ID and mech licenses! In the Taylor Swift example, it's likely the song would be allowed on the video with ads.

[ravenpotter]

So many people ignore copyright... especially they ignore that stuff like artwork and music and stock photos can be copyrighted... always double check!

[daephx]

Come on subtitle people, real missed opportunity during the [Theme Music].
change it to [Copyrighted Theme Music].

[DrMatthewPhilippsMD]

It’s worth noting that a majority of this information applies to the US

[mfbuxton]

I wonder if you could expand in more detail about copyright laws and why the terms are so long, as compared to a patent.

[ShaudaySmith]

so daang important! this is such a great series!

A clip compilation might not compete directly with the show, but TV stations sometimes create similar videos which which it would compete. These TV stations do pay licensing fees for the shows.
A more clear cut example would be selling character themed t-shirts. They do not directly compete with the copyrighted work, but they do compete with other services that might be willing to pay licensing fees.
I'm not saying your example was wrong. You said "may", and a court might say that it was fair use. Like you said, it's not clear cut. Also I'm not saying this is how it should (or shouldn't) be; I just want to help people be aware of the gray areas.

[arbaaz]

So, let's say that someone want to promote new upcoming artists or bands through putting their music on their youtube channel, would it be under fair use? Just curious.

[Crazy-giip]

What happened to the India science video ?