Question |
Answer |
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|---|---|---|
5.1 |
Can we make back up copies of films or videos? |
No. Pre-recorded videos, films or any other AV material cannot be copied by an educational institution. |
5.2 |
Can we make copies of films for intellectually disabled students? |
Yes, copying is permitted for the purpose of assisting people with an intellectual disability. |
5.3 |
Can we screen a video or DVD that has been hired by a student or teacher in class? |
Under the Copyright Act, you are permitted to show a film or DVD as part of class instruction. However, DVDs are usually subject to terms and conditions from the hirer (eg video shop) and also the distributor (the warning within the film), these terms may prevent you from showing the video and DVD in public (eg class). Check the terms and conditions on the film and DVD |
5.4 |
Can we convert videos into another format, eg from NTSC to PAL? |
No, unless you have permission from the copyright owner. |
5.5 |
Can a student make a video tape of extracts from films for use in class? |
Yes, this would likely constitute fair dealing for the purpose of research and study. |
5.6 |
Can we make replacement copies of films where the original is damaged? |
A library within an educational institution may make replacement copies where an original from its collection is lost stolen or damaged but only if a replacement is not commercially available within a reasonable time. |
5.7 |
Can we use a single image from a film? |
Generally you will need permission to use an individual frame or still image from a film. |
5.8 |
What is a ‘pirate’ copy of a video/ DVD? |
A pirate copy is an unauthorised reproduction of a video/ DVD. |
5.9 |
Can I show a ‘pirate’ video at school? (It was bought in by one of the students) |
No. Aside from the reproduction which amounts to copyright infringement under the Copyright Act, it is an offence to otherwise deal with an unauthorised copy, including broadcasting it at school. |
5.10 |
Can we lend to a student any of the school copies of videos/ DVDs ? |
I need to check the exact response to this question. I think that only if it is for an educational purpose, such as if little Johnny missed the screening of it in class, and has to do some homework on it. |
5.11 |
We have purchased a CD that has come with written lyrics, printed on a double-sided A4 sheet of paper. Am I able to copy this ? |
Depends Neither the AMCOS licence nor the APRA/AMCOS/ ARIA licence deals with the copying of lyrics. Under the CAL licence, such copying must be subject to: (a) the 10% restriction; |
5.12 |
Can I handwrite the lyrics instead ? |
No, section 200 of the Copyright Act allows for a teacher in the course of instruction to handwrite/ reproduce a work, but not to make multiple copies. |
5.13 |
Can the school download music from websites ? |
Depends. Such download will not necessarily be illegal but the terms attached to such download should be clear from the site itself. |
