Let’s Look at the RulesJanuary 26, 2013

Mrs. Kathy Sheridan

I have purchased music through iTunes. Since I own this music, I should be able to use it as background music in my Jim Harbin video.

FALSE

You have to get written permission to use the music –it is copyrighted.

Your iTunes purchase gives you rights for PERSONAL USE.

I used Google images and found 2 pictures I want to add to my video. Since I could download them for free, I shouldn’t have to worry about copyright.

FALSE

Unless the website they came from (not Google, but the hyperlink below the image) specifically states the images are copyright free, you have to obtain permission.

My parents gave me a set of Star Wars figures for my birthday. I want to use them in a stop motion video. Is this acceptable?

Not without written permission from the toy maker.

TIP: Get permission BEFORE you begin video production.

I’d like for my video to center around teen idols. I am planning on focusing on Star magazine and some of their favorite stars. Is this okay?

You would have to get written permission from Star to spotlight their magazine.

TIP: Get permission BEFORE you begin video production.

I realized after reviewing one of my videos that it’s very obvious that a Pepsi can seems to be featured in many of the shots. Do I need to be concerned?

Yes this is a concern.

The only time you wouldn’t be concerned would be if the can only briefly appeared in a scene and wasn’t the focus.

If I’m submitting my entry right before the deadline, will it be okay for me to complete the entry form by handwriting it rather than submitting it online?

Absolutely not.

All entries require completion in full of an online entry form.

A video can be submitted under more than one category.

No. A video may be submitted once and only assigned to 1 category.

The category and maximum length of video should be known BEFORE video production.

Is it acceptable if the length of my video goes over the time allowance because of credits I added at the end?

No.

The length of your video is timed from the lead in to the absolute very end – no exceptions.

School produced videos fall under the Fair Use rules so I don’t have to be very concerned about copyright.

FALSEThe Jim Harbin Media Festival does not fall under Fair Use so you must obtain written permission for use of copyrighted materials. Get permission up front – don’t wait!

If a group of students produces a video – they must all be in the same grade level.

FALSE

The students may be in different grade levels, but the grade level category MUST be assigned based on the highest grade level represented within the group.

Now you’re in the Know!!