Players can set, request and approve permission for the use of media items by other players. The Copyright Level column shows the status of each media item – whether it’s copyright free for anyone to use, if it can be used with acknowledgement, or can only be used with permission.
A media item can also be set to “Not shared”, which means that other players won’t have access to this media item.
Use with acknowledgement
This means that you’re free to use this media item, but you must acknowledge the copyright owner. In the Manage column you’ll see a button that says “Acknowledge”. When you hover over it, a pop-up tells you that by clicking the button, you’re acknowledging use of the media by that player. The player will receive an email and a notification in the Studio telling them that you’re using the media. They may contact you or check your show to ensure that the media is properly acknowledged.
Use with permission
This means that you can only use this media item if you have permission from the copyright holder (normally the player who uploaded it). Click on “Request permission” in the Manage column for that item, and a pop-up window appears where you can write a message to the player. You should tell them in what context you want to use their media, so that they can decide whether or not to allow it.
The copyright-holding player will receive an email and a notification in the Studio asking them to approve your request. Once they have approved or denied your request, you will be informed via an email and a notification in the Studio.
Acknowledge another player’s media
Once another player has given you permission to use their media, or if you have clicked the button to acknowledge use of another player’s media, the button will change to a green button with the words “Assign to stage”.
Click on this button and a window will open, showing a preview of the media item and offering a dropdown list of stages which you own or have edit access to and can therefore assign this media item to.
This window will also display any text that the owner of the media item has entered as instructions for how they want the media item to be acknowledged.
