Shochiku permissions

[David Desser]

>Hmm, so the nenpyo of a Japan-based kenkyukai, one intended entirely for aca
>demic circulation, should be in theclear? I'm planning to use stills I've ta
>ken from video via computer.
>
>Sarah Teasley
 
Stills taken from video via computer are essentially frame enlargements,
and by all standards in the US constitute fair use.  If it's different in
Japan, I don't know about it, but fair use is a well-established policy in
the US.

David

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