MUSIC & Other audio
 
How much audio can I use? 
Up to 30 seconds only OR 10% of the work, whichever is less. If an audio clip is LONGER than 5 minutes, you may use up to 30 seconds of it. If a video is SHORTER than 5 minutes, you can use up to 10% of it. Quick Guide to Audio
audio In THE PUBLIC DOMAIN Try these sites for videos that do NOT have the fair use restrictions:(Of course, you still must cite your source!) Wikipedia’s List of Free Sound Recordings PDSounds.org
 FreePlay Music http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Free_sound_resourceshttp://www.pdsounds.org/http://freeplaymusic.com/shapeimage_4_link_0shapeimage_4_link_1shapeimage_4_link_2
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Can I use someone else’s audio in my project?
As long as you or your teacher will NOT post it on the Internet, the rules are:
 
  1. ✦ Must be LEGAL(not bootleg) copies of:
•    Records
•    Cassette tapes
•    CD’s
•    Audio clips on the web or iTunes
 
  1. ✦ You must  cite your source to give proper credit.
 
  1. ✦ You must follow the requirements in the  box on the right.
 Example #1: A voice recording, 2 minutes long 2 X 60 = 120 seconds. 10% of this is 12 seconds, which is LESS than 30 seconds You may use up to 12 seconds of this audio clip. Example #2: A song you bought is 6 minutes long This music is longer than 5 minutes, so... You may use up to 30 seconds of this music.
What about lyrics?
Lyrics are copyright protected, but fall into the Text category.
B. Myers-Letson
Revised 8.2007
 
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