Video Out: Read Me My Rights!

Part of your American freedom, according to the U.S. Constitution, is exclusive rights to your original works as a videographer. Even if those works appear in cyberspace.

When you create a piece of intellectual property, you are entitled to have it protected from unauthorized copying or use. When that property is video, in particular video intended for viewing on the Internet, protecting your rights can be difficult, especially if you are uncertain what those right are.

In the wake of Napster and the debate over Internet media, digital rights and Internet legal standards are still being debated and defined. While attorneys battle it out in the courts and everyone else debates these issues on the Internet, you still need the best advice for protecting your work. Regardless of the outcome of these complex issues, you can still take some simple steps to protect your property and your …

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