Shared Media

Media sharing is the publishing of photos, video, or other media through social networks such as email, text messaging, blogs, etc. You hold the copyright to any media you create. In order for anyone to use or alter your work, they must have your permission. According to fair use guidelines, a small portion of your work may be used without requesting your permission if certain criteria are met. Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that allows users to choose what level of copyright restrictions they would like to place on their creation. A Creative Commons license is generally less restrictive than a traditional copyright license.