Movie question

[Kxc12]

Hey everyone,
For a class, I and a group had to make a video. We decided to make one about the Vietnam war. One of the group members spiced things up a bit by adding about thirty seconds of a scene from a real movie. I dont think he owns the movie itself and mustve gotten the scene online somewhere. Is it sinful to leave that scene in there or do i need to cut it out? it seems scrupulous but itd be nice to get a respectful answer. thanks

 

[Ne_OrangeKnight]

You aren’t doing this for profit, are you? Then you’re fine. Also, you can always cite the other film in the credits of yours.

Sam, the Neon Orange Knight

 

[Kxc12]

thanks for the answer. i just found out he does own it and no were not doing it for profit. thanks a lot.

 

[nahbios]

Hey everyone,
For a class, I and a group had to make a video. We decided to make one about the Vietnam war. One of the group members spiced things up a bit by adding about thirty seconds of a scene from a real movie. I dont think he owns the movie itself and mustve gotten the scene online somewhere. Is it sinful to leave that scene in there or do i need to cut it out? it seems scrupulous but itd be nice to get a respectful answer. thanks

This probably falls under fair use in U.S. copyright law. Best wishes with the project! As the Irish saying goes, “Bail ó Dhia ar an obair” (“God bless the work”).

 

[TheQuestioner]

Doesn’t seem like that big of a deal to me.