Helpful Information
Helpful Hint for Laptop/LCD Users
Problem: Why does my Laptop screen go blank when I am
using an LCD (data) projector?
Answer: Occasionally, when using an LCD projector to project
a laptop image, either the projector or the laptop screen will fail to be
displayed. On your laptop, look for a function number key that has a
monitor icon, or is labeled LCD. Once you have identified this function number
key, hold down the function key, located on the left side of your keyboard, and
the function number key simultaneously, then wait for a few seconds.
Both the laptop screen and the LCD projector will display the laptop's image.
Our DV camcorders are available for
faculty use. They may be used for taping
presentations, guest lecturers, or other educational content. Before
videotaping a guest lecturer, you must get their permission in writing. Click
our Guest Lecturer Release Form * link
to view the form in a new window. Then print it out from your browser.
"On Campus @ SUNY New
Paltz"
United Media Artists, through IMS, produces a weekly television show about the
college and its community entitled "On Campus @ SUNY New Paltz."
The program is broadcast every Thursday night on Time Warner Cable
Channel 6. Tune in regularly to watch colleagues, staff, students and community
leaders talk about campus issues.
We are always looking for new talent. If you would like to be on the show, call
Emily at x3634. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your special
project or upcoming campus/community event.
Copyright Information - Information Regarding Public Exhibition and Duplication of Copyrighted DVDs, CDs, VHS Videotapes, Audio Recordings, and Personal Recordings of Broadcast Material.
Please Read the Following Carefully:
Faculty, staff, and students need to understand Copyright Law concerning public
performance of DVDs and videotapes. “Educational Fair Use” allows the screening
of copyrighted films for teaching, research and scholarship only. For example,
showing “To Kill a Mockingbird” to your literature class would be permissible.
However, this screening cannot be advertised, or open to the public. It makes
no difference if you own the videotape, present it free, or plan to charge
admission. The same film, shown for entertainment purposes, for example on
“Movie Night” at the college, would need to be rented through a distributor,
and public performance fees would have to be paid. Colleges and universities
frequently use Swank Motion Pictures, a
well-known distributor. Distributors like Swank own or have the copyright
owner’s permission to rent or sell these videotapes for public performances.
The price difference is substantial. Swank normally charges several hundred
dollars per rental, but this includes public performance fees. IMS must see
written permission from the distributor or copyright holder before proceeding
with our services. Most programs recorded off the air may be used in an
educational setting, but the videotape must be shown within 10 days of
broadcast. The tape may be kept an additional 35 days for review, for a total
of 45 days from the original broadcast, then it must be erased. A showing to
the public of videotape recorded off-air must have proper clearance.
IMS employees are frequently asked to make a duplicate copy of a copyrighted
video, DVD, CD, or Off-Air Videotape. We cannot legally do this. Please
purchase additional copies of these tapes through legitimate sources. It’s the
law.
- U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE FAQ
SITE
- FAIR USE IN
EDUCATION
- CORNELL LAW SCHOOL COPYRIGHT SITE
ALL MATERIAL IS LICENSED ONLY FOR NON-COMMERCIAL PRIVATE EXHIBITION IN HOMES.
ANY PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, OTHER USE OR COPYING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. ALL RIGHTS
UNDER COPYRIGHT RESERVE.
For additional information, contact:
Emily Trapp
Director
Instructional Media Services
Lecture Center 2
SUNY New Paltz
(845) 257-3634
