Download PDF Clearance Copyright 4th Edition Everything You Need to Know for Film and Television Michael C Donaldson Lisa A Callif Books

Product details Paperback 557 pages Publisher Silman-James Press; 4 edition (December 15, 2014) Language English ISBN-10 1935247123

Clearance Copyright 4th Edition Everything You Need to Know for Film and Television Michael C Donaldson Lisa A Callif Books Reviews

• This terrific book is a "must-have" for filmmakers, be they fiction or non-fiction, documentary or dramatic. To those not in the legal profession, the matter of copyrights and clearances seems like a dark, scary jungle we all wish we didn't have to go through but authors Michael Donaldson and Lisa Callif are there like friendly guides to help you stay out of danger and get to the other side safely. Co-written by one of the master architects of "Fair Use" for documentarians, why make your film making journey all the more treacherous? Mr. Donaldson discusses his heroic efforts that brought Errors and Omissions Insurance companies into the world of documentaries. He certainly deserves a medal for that! This book is quite an enjoyable read, full of real-world examples that will often amaze you. Yes, even the big boys of the feature film world get bit from time to time. Learn from their mistakes. You'll be told quite clearly what you can do, can't do, must do and must not do. If I had read this before I started to make my film, I'd probably have enjoyed the journey a lot more!
• Solid. Real world advice by those who are actually doing it. I beg you, the true indie to read it, twice. Somebody has to tell you to about the real world. Downloading the forms if you have the hard copy like I did could be a little clunky but it's worth the effort to type out the links. I assume the version might be a click away to the forms. You got the script, you want to get your project going, don't mess it up on a legal technicality that will kill your deliverables. I have nothing to do with Donaldson's law firm and as an indie producer I insist you read it and also check out all the great and real advice they have on YouTube too.
• I am the co founder of Chippendales and during that time dealt with our trademarks a great deal. After selling that I was a music lawyer and now I do business affairs and project development in films. Michael and Lisa's book is terrific. It is my go to bible for matters of clearance and copyright. It is so detailed that a screenwriter was having problems filing a copyright and I was able to open to the chapter in the book and walk her through it on the phone. The downloadable forms are an added plus. This book is a must for anyone involved in the business side of making films, TV or music
• I had the 3rd edition and could not figure out why I should upgrade. The film clips alone are one of the sole reasons you should get this book. The boilerplate contracts are a nice touch, but it really comes down to understanding what conversation one should have with your attorney. Tons of information to sift through. Great book!
• using this as a reference text while I'm in graduate school earning my MFA. I'm so glad I purchased it. The book delves into fair use, familiarity, and basic copyright theory without giving me too much information. It is well-organized and written by an expert in the field. For film and television writers, this book, IMHO, is indispensable.
• This book can be really boring if you're not into entertainment law, but it is super informative and useful. If you want to go into entertainment law or be a producer, it is super important to read and gives a good, relevant overview
• Great book and helpful information. Only problem is the table of contents didn't make for easy reference (it could have been more detailed by subject and sub-subject). For example, I wanted to find the copyright laws surrounding the non-diegetic use of a cover song in a film. I never did find the answer in this book on that.
• Fantastic book. I am a legal researcher and director of clearances for a firm that provides clearance reports for film and television. This book gives excellent information that can be used by writers, producers and clearance professionals. Very comprehensive and easy to understand if you do not have prior legal experience.