I stumbled across this graphic today, and it got me thinking about rights on the web. Here, TMZ has a standard graphic that they swap in when their rights end for a particular piece of video, and, more importantly, they say “so sorry – we don’t own everything”. That’s a perfect example of how things … Read more
When PhotoShelter wanted to announce their PhotoShelter Collection (which I discussed here) they decided to travel the country doing a town hall series, and since I was already scheduled to be in Atlanta, I was asked to be on the panel discussion they had there. If you’d like to see the video of that panel … Read more
When you travel with the President, you’re inside a very tight protective circle, and it seems fairly calm, relatively speaking. However, what you don’t realize is that if the President is on a boat, there are scuba divers below the water, if he’s in a helicopter, there are other aircraft on the horizon, and high … Read more
Eileen Blass of USA Today writesAirline travel is a pain these days. I have been a staff photographer with USA TODAY for the last 18 years and I fly frequently. I’ve had my share of airport delays. Haven’t we all? Lost luggage, long security lines, canceled flights, the works. Since 9/11, the two words I … Read more
When I first saw Microsoft’s Sea Dragon technology, I was blown away. A demo of the application of that technology can be seen here. I am similarly amazed at how the videos below demonstrate a whole new world of resizing, whereby “priority” is given to certain items, either automatically, or via optional user interaction. Called … Read more
There are a number of people who complain about the copyright office’s turnaround times. The return time can vary from a quick turnaround of 1-2 months, to 9 months. It’s necessary to remember that the copyright office is processing thousands of requests at any given time, but more importantly, your registration date is effective when … Read more
There are two ways for your registration application to find it’s way to the copyright office for registration. Soon, you’ll be able to submit electronically, but as of now, there’s only two ways.The most common way is to mail/ship your registration. Sending the package via US Mail is one way, however, it’s recommended that you … Read more
If you are within driving distance of the Copyright Office, I highly recommend you deliver your registration by hand. There is just something fulfilling about walking in, presenting your application, and receiving a receipt for that registration. The office staff there are friendly and as helpful as they can be.(Continued after the Jump)When you arrive, … Read more
Here, in the Reciept Analysis Control Center, items which are photocopies of items (as seen to the left) to be registered are deemed to fall into the “nonsecure” category, and are transported in open cases. This doesn’t mean they are being mis-handled, but rather, the items are considered to not be as fragile as other … Read more
However the CO receives your application, the first thing that has to happen, is someone has to ensure that you have a full and complete application. That’s where the Incomplete Claims Handling office (ICHA) comes in. The ICHA is looking for your registration to include 3 things – 1) A completed form (with your signature); … Read more
