Fair Use

[Alex Zahlten]

Dear All,

these are questions that have popped up every once and a while on the list, so please excuse if this is a repeat question.
In terms of fair use, my understanding is that screenshots taken off of DVDs are usually ok if they are used to illustrate a certain point. But what is the situation with posters, video jacket covers etc.? Can these legitimately be scanned and used in an academic publication? And maybe more importantly, would Japanese film companies accept the fair use argument (I have seen very little of more recent material in publications- is this an issue)?

Any information at all would be appreciated,

best,
Alex
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