Movie meets books

[Estelyn Telcontar]

If it's to be a private project, it would be a good idea to organize it on a private site elsewhere. This public forum could get difficulties if copyright issues are involved.

[The Saucepan Man]

Originally Posted by Farael

Well, if it's not for money it should be possible to do it... we are just a group of fans having fun, I'm not sure it'd be forbidden for us to read the story to each other ...

Even where it is not for profit, a public performance of a work can infringe copyright, under UK law at least. Distribution of the recording to Downs members would most likely consitute a public performance. I would therefore endorse Estelyn's advice.

[Farael]

Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

Even where it is not for profit, a public performance of a work can infringe copyright, under UK law at least. Distribution of the recording to Downs members would most likely consitute a public performance. I would therefore endorse Estelyn's advice.

Hmm, wish I was a lawyer and not a pre-med student Now, what if a group of friends (or people who happened to meet on the 'downs) decided to do it for their own interest? and not distribute it through a public medium such as the barrow downs. Would that be legal?

Edit: I'm not trying to circumvent (spelling?) the law, but the making of such audio book would be worth it by itself, even if it's never to become the new LoTR craze.

[The Saucepan Man]

Originally Posted by Farael

Would that be legal?

Well, I should make clear that I am not an expert in intellectual property law. But my understanding (not advice ) is that, if the performance is for private use only, there would be no copyright issue under UK law. The law in the US and other countries might be different, though.

In any event, if you are to do this, I would suggest that it be organised privately, rather than publicly on the Barrow-Downs.

[Farael]

Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

Well, I should make clear that I am not an expert in intellectual property law. But my understanding (not advice ) is that, if the performance is for private use only, there would be no copyright issue under UK law. The law in the US and other countries might be different, though.

In any event, if you are to do this, I would suggest that it be organised privately, rather than publicly on the Barrow-Downs.

I wouldn't mind making it my personal pet project.... if I knew where to find as commited tolkien fans as we have in here! I'd gladly open up a free forum but it'd take me years to gather the kind of people that visit the 'downs.... would it be ok if I opened a thread asking for volunteers to help with the recording? I don't think it can be done any other way....

Edit: Note to self: don't try to discuss something important while writing a lab report... you are bound to forget half of what you want to say.

Anyway, on second thought it should be The Barrow Wight choice to allow (or not) such thread.... but if you don't mind, you could comment on the legal side (as far as your understanding goes) of such thread

[Estelyn Telcontar]

I would suggest that volunteers contact you by PM. Then you can pass on information on a private forum by giving those who want to be involved the URL of that forum - or perhaps a private chat room.

[Farael]

Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

I would suggest that volunteers contact you by PM. Then you can pass on information on a private forum by giving those who want to be involved the URL of that forum - or perhaps a private chat room.

But how can I get volunteers if I don't make a public announcement in the forum?