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Poster:	ChrisH8	Date:	Jan 3, 2023 4:20am
Forum:	feature_films	Subject:	Re: Colorized Films

It would be advisable to study copyright law before making pronouncements. Colorization appears to effect the status of the item.

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Poster:	HektorT	Date:	Jan 3, 2023 8:32am
Forum:	feature_films	Subject:	Re: Colorized Films

I've studied copyright law extensively, The US copyright office accepts copyright applications for colorized movies because such works fulfill the requirement of originality. But even if the underlying work is PD the colorized version represents a derivative work that can have its own copyright. And colorizing a copyrighted work doesn't give you rights to the underlying film.


This post was modified by HektorT on 2023-01-03 14:37:38
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Poster:	onionringsoda	Date:	Oct 16, 2023 6:18am
Forum:	feature_films	Subject:	Re: Colorized Films

Hello HektorT,

I appreciate your in-depth knowledge of copyright law. Your insights and expertise are always interesting to read. Is there anyway to contact you outside of IA? Please let me know the best way to get in touch.

Thanks again,
onionringsoda