Official Contest Regulations
You must be the original author of everything in your video or have permission to use copyright-protected material. So, while we want you to be creative, you need to be careful about what you put into your video. If you’re thinking about using existing music, video clips, photos or the like, keep in mind that someone else may own a copyright to that material. You’ll need to get the copyright owner’s permission to use that material in your video.
Submissions using non-licensed, copyrighted musical, visual, or literary properties without legal permission are ineligible. In addition, you must have consent from any people appearing in your video.
Talent Releases
Be sure to obtain the written consent of people appearing your video. Here’s a form you can use: Talent Release Form [PDF from Sparky Awards]. Please note that consent requirements may vary from state to state.
What can others do with your work?
You may license certain rights to your video without giving up your copyright — for example by using a Creative Commons license. A Creative Commons notice accompanying your work specifies the rights conveyed to users, such as to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work, provided attribution is given. Entries in the Cal Poly Student Video Competition must adopt a Creative Commons license. Please visit the Creative Commons web site for more information about a creative commons license agreements.
