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Internet & Tech news from New Media Rights
Open College Textbook Act (S. 1714) promises seed money for the open education cause
CreatureCast - a zoology podcast released under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license
"We are pleased to present Episode 1 of CreatureCast, by Sophia
Tintori. In this first video, Alison Sweeney talks about work that has
How FCC Chairman's net neutrality proposal will affect broadband, cell phones, and an "Open Internet"
FCC Chairman Genachowski has proposed six net neutrality principles be adopted as rules by the FCC. This welcome sign for an "Open" Internet could affect everything from your home broadband Internet Service to your cell phone and broadband data card service.
Veoh triumphs over Universal Music in lawsuit on social media liability, gives lesson in the DMCA safe harbor
New Media Rights Studio, Equipment Availability, and Events Calendar
San Diego Filmmaker Martin Johnson creates two Creative Commons documentaries on education and parenting
San Diego Media Arts Center Filmmaker meetup - legal issues with documentary and online video
Below are the links mentioned in my presentation at the San Diego Media Arts Center on August 6, 2009
Introduction
New Media Rights Studio - free equipment and studio
Copyright
New Media Rights' guide to copyright law.
http://www.centerforsocialmedia.org/files/pdf/copyright_backgrounder.pdf
Youtube puts ads on videos without permission
The New Media Rights Studio recently created a video for consumer group UCAN on how to implement Aquaponics in your own home .
Filmmaking Resource Guide - Topics
Filmmaking Tips
Preproduction Tips - Writing a script.
Postproduction Tips - Editing using final cut pro.
Shot Techniques and Composition - Basic camera movements, camera tricks and framing your shot.
Miscellaneous Documentary FilmmakingTips
Script Writing & Filmmaking : Tips on Documentary Filmmaking
Documentary Making Tips Character Development
Documentary Planning
Miscellaneous Tips
How to Make an Indie Film : Staying Organized: Tips for Indie Filmmaking
Videomaker - Natural Transitions
Equipment
How to Make an Indie Film : The Types of Cameras Used in Indie Filmmaking
Videomaker's Wheelchair Dolly 101
Special Effects
Sound
Videomaker - Using a Lav Microphone
Videomaker - Boom Mics
Videomaker - Recording Ambient Noise II
Lighting
Post-Production/Editing
Post Production/Editing
Final Cut Pro 5 Tutorial: Basic Editing : Basic Editing in Final Cut Pro 5
Final Cut Pro 5 Tutorial: Basic Editing : Navigating with J, K & L in Final Cut Pro 5
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