where can I find copyright free materials?

[george_zhu]

I wonder if there are somewhere I can find some copyright free materials (video and/or audio) for my video projects. Especially some background music, a short intruction video or something like these. Thank you very much

[BJ_M]

see here : http://publishing.wsu.edu/copyright/public_domain_resources/

Public Domain Resources
The sites listed below are intended as an alternative source for materials for use in personal websites or any other use. Materials or works in the public domain are not subject to copyright law. As such, no permission is needed before downloading. Hopefully, this one-stop-shopping list of compiled public domain sources will assist people seeking content from the Internet so they may be less likely to download materials from other sources in violation of copyright laws.

The following are sites purporting to contain databases of text, images, graphics, fonts, photos, sheet music and videos that are in the public domain. Although the materials at these sites are believed to be in the public domain, it is not possible to make that determination for all materials at the sites. Therefore they are provided with the following disclaimer:



There are no warranties, implied or otherwise, regarding:

The fitness for a particular purpose of any materials or works in the respective collections of the sites (“materials or works”);
The originality or accuracy of the materials or works, nor freedom from corruption either intentional or accidental; and
Compliance of copyright or other intellectual property laws by the materials or works. By accessing the sites compiled here, you agree to use the materials or works at these sites at your sole risk.

[BJ_M]

good book to buy to go with the above ... looks interisting ...

Copyright Law on Campus
Marc Lindsey

Copyright laws have regulated nearly every aspect of educational pursuits. Now with the arrival of the digital age, higher education is expanding beyond books, lectures and papers to personal computers, email and the Internet. Copyright Law on Campus is a concise desktop reference about a complex legal subject. Written in a straightforward, easy to read style, this new book includes the latest legal developments as they apply to life on campus. Specific topics addressed include how to apply the Fair Use doctrine and how to use materials outside of the public domain without violating federal law. This extensively researched volume also covers what is and what is not protected by current statutes, the scope of legal liability, and the method for using materials without permission. In addition to a brief history, basic guidelines for academia are explained using real court cases involving real people, companies, and conflicts that arise when copyright issues are litigated. Marc Lindsey is a Copyright Specialist at Washington State University. He has a doctorate in law and extensive experience in the field of intellectual property. 8 ½” x 11”  56 pages Paperback

Price: $16.00

http://wsupress.wsu.edu/shop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?search=yes

[housepig]

video:

www.archive.org - internet moving picture archive.

audio :

www.freeplay.com