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>Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 10:50:23 -0400
>From: Jeff La Favre <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Legal issues regarding conversion of PAL video to NTSC
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum    <[log in to unmask]>
>Organization: John Carroll University
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Hello,

I have been informed that it is not legal to convert video from PAL or SECAM to NTSC without permission of the
copyright holder.  That is, under US copyright law, converting a PAL or SECAM video to NTSC constitutes a copy
procedure.  I was wondering if others on the list could shed some light on this problem.  Specifically,

1. Has anyone tried to obtain permission to do these conversions for European film titles and if so, how
difficult was it to obtain permission?

2. Under what conditions may one do conversions without violating copyright laws?

Thanks,
Jeffrey La Favre
Coordinator of the Language Learning Center
John Carroll University