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Jul 30, 2007
SLCC: Here we come!
Thankfully, as you have all likely heard by now, the performers at SLCC and the powers-that-are at SLCC were able to come to an agreement over the terms of the release. You can read more at the SLNN website.
Jul 7, 2007
OK, it was all my fault. I posted, in relevant part, the following on the SLCC Music Performers group:
I recently saw this on http://slcc2007.wordpress.com/2007/06/28/slcc-community-standards-agreement:
"5. With the exception of Phreak Media and its subsidiaries, recording
of video or audio of any sessions or live performances is strictly
prohibited and subject to legal action. We are bound by both union
rules and contractual obligations. This does not apply to news
coverage and interviews or incidental documentary footage, B-Roll and
background images. It is not permissible to rebroadcast any
performance, panel or track."
I found this "new requirement" particularly interesting given that I
am one of the performers that has been selected to perform at SLCC. It
was certainly news to me that I am now prohibited from recording (on
audio or video) my own performance. Even more interesting is that I
have somehow given "Phreak Media" (whomever they may be) the EXCLUSIVE
rights to record and publish my performance. When did I do this?
I think all of us performers are entitled to an explanation as to what
is going on. I routinely record my performances (both in RL and SL)
and encourage others to do as well. I was not pleased to find out that
some otherwise unknown entity (The Future United) has given another
unknown entity (Phreak Media) an exclusive license over my
intellectual property without having the decency to inform me.
The response included a "release" that I was informed I had to sign in order to play at SLCC. Then the fun began as set forth:
on Slim's blog
and SecondLife Insider amongst others.
Of particular note was John Swords a/k/a Johnny Ming of SecondCast's comment:
3. The agreement between Phreak Radio and SLCC organizers was not in the spirit of new media and should be reconsidered because its simply unprecedented.
I personally will attend regardless of what the musicians do. However, I fully intend to audio and video podcast from the event.
If Phreak Radio or the SLCC organizers want to escort me or anyone else off the premises for doing so, so be it.
Posted at 6:01PM on Jul 6th 2007 by John Swords
Let's all hold our breath and see what happens!!
I recently saw this on http://slcc2007.wordpress.com/2007/06/28/slcc-community-standards-agreement:
"5. With the exception of Phreak Media and its subsidiaries, recording
of video or audio of any sessions or live performances is strictly
prohibited and subject to legal action. We are bound by both union
rules and contractual obligations. This does not apply to news
coverage and interviews or incidental documentary footage, B-Roll and
background images. It is not permissible to rebroadcast any
performance, panel or track."
I found this "new requirement" particularly interesting given that I
am one of the performers that has been selected to perform at SLCC. It
was certainly news to me that I am now prohibited from recording (on
audio or video) my own performance. Even more interesting is that I
have somehow given "Phreak Media" (whomever they may be) the EXCLUSIVE
rights to record and publish my performance. When did I do this?
I think all of us performers are entitled to an explanation as to what
is going on. I routinely record my performances (both in RL and SL)
and encourage others to do as well. I was not pleased to find out that
some otherwise unknown entity (The Future United) has given another
unknown entity (Phreak Media) an exclusive license over my
intellectual property without having the decency to inform me.
The response included a "release" that I was informed I had to sign in order to play at SLCC. Then the fun began as set forth:
on Slim's blog
and SecondLife Insider amongst others.
Of particular note was John Swords a/k/a Johnny Ming of SecondCast's comment:
3. The agreement between Phreak Radio and SLCC organizers was not in the spirit of new media and should be reconsidered because its simply unprecedented.
I personally will attend regardless of what the musicians do. However, I fully intend to audio and video podcast from the event.
If Phreak Radio or the SLCC organizers want to escort me or anyone else off the premises for doing so, so be it.
Posted at 6:01PM on Jul 6th 2007 by John Swords
Let's all hold our breath and see what happens!!
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