Media is a word that means any kind of art. It could be pictures, video, music, or something else entirely! But if it was created by someone, that person owns it and has the right to say who can and can't use it. When you search the web for images, music, or video, you can find all kinds of media, and just because it's there doesn't mean the owner has given you permission to use it. This page will help guide you in understanding copyright rules, finding media, and using it in a way that respects copyright.
Creative Commons
Creative Commons is a system that helps artists to share their work and tell others how it can be used. A license is permission to use something, like a driver's license gives you permission to drive. The Creative Commons license for a piece of media can say whether it can be used, modified, or even be sold by someone else. If we find a piece of media that we want to use in a project, we should check a few things about it.
Finding Media with Creative Commons LicensesImages
Audio
More Public Domain ResourcesPublic domain resources are music, photos, and videos owned by the public. They are either created by government employees or donated to the public. You can use them in any of your projects in any way, without fear of copyright infringement.
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