\u00a0<\/b>By way of an explaination, as to why this cannot be viewed anymore from the ‘videos section’.<\/p>\n
Had receieved the following in complaint.<\/p>\n
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‘The Spirit of Albion’<\/p>\n
A lifestyle piece: On Travellers leaving the country in anticipation of the Public Order Act . Channel 4. 1986. 58mins<\/p>\n
found at http:\/\/tash.dns2go.com\/Vtape-main_320x240.htm [ NOW REMOVED ]<\/p>\n
PLEASE NOTE<\/p>\n
This is film is copyright.<\/p>\n
Our distributors have alerted us to this link.<\/p>\n
All parties contributing to this film were paid according to contacted copyright agreements.<\/p>\n
No rights have been cleared for web streaming.<\/p>\n
Please let me know from where you have obtained permission for the rights that you are exercising over this material.<\/p>\n
We would also like to know how long this clip has been streamed on the internet.<\/p>\n
Likewise, whether you or any agent authorised by you has been selling copies of this film.<\/p>\n
As a photographer, I am sure you would not want others to have free and unrestricted access to or personal or commercial gain from work that you have originated.<\/p>\n
I take the same view and the film’s distributors are exceptionally concerned with any breach of copyright which they regard as theft.<\/p>\n
Please forward copies of any correspondence in which you have been provided with permission to use any clips from or copies of “Spirit of Albion”.<\/p>\n
Thanks,<\/p>\n
Richard Philpott<\/p>\n
Zooid Pictures Limited<\/p>\n
Email: richard@zooid.co.uk<\/p>\n
URL: www.zooid.co.uk<\/p>\n
Z O O I D P I C T U R E S are your<\/p>\n
* instant media department<\/p>\n
* providing a unique Complete Picture Service<\/p>\n
* saving you time & money<\/p>\n
* guaranteeing your schedule and budget<\/p>\n
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then, in ‘mitigation, I said ……..<\/i><\/p>\n
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Hello Richard.<\/p>\n
my name is Alan Lodge [tash]. We met during the making of the film. I am a still photographer with interest in Stonehenge, the festival and travelling people. You will know that I took the stills for the film and agree that I was paid.<\/p>\n
I am sorry to cause any offence, it was not my intention.<\/p>\n
I have only just learned how to stream video work, and though I would put it up for view. [been there from just before xams]<\/p>\n
a) because I’m proud of my contribution to it<\/p>\n
b) have for years been involved in the welfare and help at such events and thought it a contribution to this debate.<\/p>\n
The image size is 320×240 and as so, is hardly viewable with any quality. I thus didn’t think that because of this, and the above points that I would be treading on anyone toes.<\/p>\n
Now you have explained that I am. I apologise and will remove if you wish.<\/p>\n
All I would ask, is that you realise that my motive was not theft, but information on these issues.<\/p>\n
Tell me to take down, and will be done.<\/p>\n
Alan Lodge [tash]<\/p>\n
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and this was the reply! with a great pile of conditions.<\/i><\/p>\n
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Hi Alan<\/p>\n
You may take this message as my agreement to your streaming a maximum of 10 minutes from the film on your site. Could you please confirm<\/p>\n
A. that no video in excess of ten minutes nor in excess of 320 x 240 pixels will be streamed and<\/p>\n
B. that no sales or commercial gain will be made from any copies (inclusingVHS) of the film and<\/p>\n
C. a hyperlink to zooid.co.uk will be prominent and adjacent to any reference to the film<\/p>\n
I accept that your motives were honourable, but I would warn you that you are on VERY shaky ground with all these OTHER clips, too!<\/p>\n
My company acts as copyright consultants and content providers for many publishers and broadcasters, and I can assure you that most companies will definitely not take any educational value or goodwill or public-spiritedness or the pixel dimensions of the image into account when judging breaches of copyright. This is a terribly sensitive area, with Napster being just one small but well-known pawn in the game! I know you mean well, but please be warned!<\/p>\n
The fact is that EVERYONE, regardless of intention, has to pay and\/or have a contract for use. We clear rights for all sorts of purposes including many with good- and charitable intentions and for educational purposes, but we ALWAYS have to pay!<\/p>\n
Take care!<\/p>\n
Richard Philpott<\/p>\n
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Bugger me! <\/i><\/p>\n
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Again, am sorry for any upset. My motives still remain, an explanation of our case with so many opposed to the lifestyle and the issues. I have just removed the link.<\/p>\n
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So, there you have it! Because people do it to me, I know a little of copyright, use of work etc….. and I know that legally, I was plain and simply wrong. BUT really, a 320×240 bearly visable video, and when you thing about the motivation and the subject matter, boody heck!! and I contributed quite a few pictures to the film, you thus would think his attitude be different. But legally, I’m wrong. Something needs looking at here. Legal \/ moral \/ use \/ digital :: ::<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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