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>From: Judi Franz <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #5761.6 Legal issues regarding conversion of PAL video to NTSC (!)

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One method I have used which makes the "sorry" a little less "sorry" 
is to recommend to the faculty member that they purchase *2* PAL 
originals. We make one NTSC copy and destroy one PAL original. They 
purchased 2, they have 2 (one of each). This way we have a backup 
should we need a quick replacement (if the copy is damaged or reaches 
the end of its life-span and they need to show it the next day).

We also do have a multi-standard VCR that they can use to show the 
original in class. In general, I tell them that I cannot duplicate 
copyrighted work and we can give them the equipment to show the 
original. If they push, I give them the option above or tell them to 
obtain permission in writing.


Judi



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> >From: Ursula Williams <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: Re: #5761.1 Legal issues regarding conversion of PAL 
>video to NTSC (!)
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>I'm with Bruce on this one, and here's the reason: If you retain the
>original, what do you do if the copy is lost or damaged? I'm thinking
>that it is NOT legal to retain originals and circulate copies, making
>fresh ones as needed. That is not, IMO, the spirit of the law. I do
>make conversions, but destroy the original. That way the person who
>bought one tape has one tape, with its built-in life-span. When that
>expires, it's time to buy a new tape.
>
>Ursula "Better Safe than Sorry" Williams
>University of Notre Dame
>(where "sorry" really means "sorry")
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><smirk>

Judi Franz, Director
Humanities Instructional Resource Center
University of California, Irvine
269 Humanities Hall
(949) 824-6344
http://www.humanities.uci.edu/hirc