Posted by Bill Farnsworth on 02/13/06 21:27

"Raymond G. Wiggins" <wigginsray@thebellwethergroup.com> wrote in
message news:4w5If.2713$CV.360@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>I have since left a previous employer but wish to use some samples of
>projects I had worked on during my employment. In doing so, am I
>opening myself up to legal woes? I intend to use 1-2 second cuts, if
>that matters.
>
> I've heard something about "fair-use".
>
> cheers
>
> ray
>

Just ask your previous employer for permission to use their material.
You know where they are. And your ass would be covered.
In the long run, it's better to go this way.
You won't have any 'splaining to do to perspective clients. And you
won't suffer any backlash if any perspective clients go to you
previous employer and mention in passing something they saw of theirs
on your reel.

Or, do as some folks like to do..... shoot first, then ask a lawyer
questions later.

Bill F.

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