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It is illegal to convert from PAL or any format.
=B3fair use=B2 has nothing to do with it and it very clear under copyright
That you can=B9t transfer formats without permission ( unless we want to go
into
To =B3dead=B2 format thing but PAL is not dead)
You can try to obtain permission but it is unlikely to be granted as
Different rights holders cover different territories
There is a pretty simple solution though. BUY multi-format players
They are fairly cheap and you should have them available.
Like other copyright issues it is =B3inconvenient=B2 but illegally transfering
from
PAL is no more legit than a pirate tape or converting a VHS to a DVD.
Here at least you have legal solution.
On 3/14/06 11:16 AM, "Leathem, Cecilia Anne" <cleathem@miami.edu> wrote:
> Hello,
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> I am new to the list, but have searched the archives to no avail for
> information on my issues. I appreciate any input from others.
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> As a subject specialist, but not a media specialist, I have received requ=
ests
> for foreign language videos from Italy and Israel, in particular. The vid=
eos
> are often available only in PAL format and we currently do not have the
> capability for converting and using them in our library. As a rule, we th=
en
> notify faculty requesting the video that we cannot use the format and can=
cel
> the request.
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> Unsatisfied with our current policy, I have identified several local comp=
anies
> who can convert PAL videos. I have also queried the library=B9s digital med=
ia
> lab and our School of Communication lab, neither of whom has the conversi=
on
> equipment, but would buy it if we have a great enough need.
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> My questions concern copyright issues.
> =20
> Have other libraries converted videos from PAL to another for=
mat?
> Have you obtained permission from the producer/supplier befor=
e
> converting?
> Does making and keeping a copy conform to =B3fair use=B2? What about TEACH--S=
EC.
> 13301. EDUCATIONAL USE COPYRIGHT EXEMPTION?
> Whose copyright law applies?
> Are there any other related issues that should concern me?
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> Thanks.
> =20
> Cecilia
> =20
> Cecilia Leathem
> Head, Catalog Dept. & Foreign Languages Subject Specialist
> University of Miami Libraries
> Coral Gables, FL 33124
> =20
> 305-284-1561
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Proud Resident of a BLUE STATE
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Jessica Rosner
Kino International
333 W 39th St. 503
NY NY 10018
jrosner@kino.com
212-629-6880
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