Clearance and Copyright (3rd Edition)

Now extensively revised, updated, and expanded, Clearance and Copyright is the industry-standard guide to almost every conceivable rights issue that filmmakers, videomakers, and television producers might encounter: from the initial acquisition of material through the rights situations that arise during preproduction, production, post-production and release.

Legalese-free, well-written, it's a must-read for all producers, directors, and writers—whether they make feature films, shorts, documentaries, television programs, music videos, or Internet content—and those who advise them.

Armed with this book, you can protect yourself and your work from disastrous legal actions and save thousands of dollars in attorney fees. You can even learn how to save money by exercising your rights to use certain materials without paying anyone.