Copyright Laws

This week we got a chance to learn about copyright laws. I already knew what copyrighting was all about but there was still some valuable information I gained that I wasn't really aware of. One issue that I wasn't aware of is that teachers cannot bring a video to class from and show it to their class because it violates copyright laws. We basically learned about things could be manupilated and changed if it isn't copyrighted. However if it is you shouldn't mess with it at all.

The creative commons might be really helpful in my field of broadcasting because in this field videos can be re-produced and put online where it shouldn't be. Therefore, with the copyright laws falling into play whoever decides to tamper with any videos will be in deep trouble. This will keep all our footage protected and being manipulted.

Since this is an important issue here's a link with more info. ----> COPYRIGHT LAWS

MAC Computer

This week we learned how to use a MAC computer. As of right i'm still a windows guy but I'm very familiar with MAC's also. I know more about windows cause thats what used most of my life. In addition, there's still some things i need to learn about MAC's. In class we learned the basic functions of a MAC which was good because i got a chance to refresh my memory becuase its been a while since I used one.


We also learned how to use the different keys. For example, right on a windows differ from a Mac. On a Mac you have to command click which is a little bit more complicated in opinion but thats how Macs work. There's plenty of other minor button changes that differ from windows.

This information is very useful for my future career. I plan on going into telecommunications andmost business are becoming MAC friendly. I know during elementary and junior high school the computers we used were MAC's. It would be very beneificial for me to know how to use both a windows and a MAC to the fullest of their ability so i'll be prepared for anything. I think i'm startign to like Macs anyway.