Copyright Case Study 3

Keir Smith vs The Law

Oh so criminal created by Keir Smith as much as people would like to think of what he did as illegel and to some extent it is, having montaged all these "brands" whether its brands of Companys, people's voices, musicians etc all together without their permission, and it proberly is worst as he posted it on the internet for all to see and isn't restricting it to personal use. However I do find it genius, he has put it all together, all these different parts in a way to convey a different message, unique to his view. It also shows the way these downloads of movies and songs etc can be good to share, he shared this video on the internet for all to see and its entertaining to watch, its very clever and enjoying to watch.

This is a case of I see and understand both sides points of views on piracy and illegel use of other property, I both disagree and agree, and am just going to chill on the fence and let others decide on this case.

Copyright Case Study 2

 Universal Studios vs Lebbeus Woods

This scene from the movies 12 Monkeys (1995) on the left is basically a direct copy of this drawing on the right by Lebbeus Woods (1987).

Every aspect of the scene is the same as it was drawn by Lebbeus Wood, all without the artists permission, in breach of copyright? I think so.

From the shape and design of the chair to the layout and texture of the walls and the positioning and design of the hanging sphere, from the scene to the original the similarities stare you blatantly in the face.

One of the worst copyright and most obvious copyright breaches no surprise Universal Studios lost this one.

Copyright: Case study 1

Case Study One

George Harrison "My Sweet Lord" vs. The Chiffon's "He's so fine"

How he got sued for copyright infringement I'm not too sure, yes like every song out there you can find something that it is similar to in one way or another, but they aren't really the same at all, however George Harrison did end up getting sued for copyright infringement.

Rating System: 5= Exactly the same 4= V. Similar 3= Somewhat alike 2=Barely the same 1= Not at all the same

Melody: 3
Harmony/ Chordal Structure: 3
Rhythm:3.5
Tempo: 5
Lyrics: 1
Instruments: 2

The two songs are further similar in their back up singers melody which is very similar and the length of the verses and syllables but the songs are completely different in pitch, the style of music (instruments) and the lyrics are not alike in any way. While there are some comparisons I don't personally think there is enough to sue for copyright infringement.

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