Yes, however there are limitations. "Fair use ends when the multimedia creator loses control of his product's use, such as when it is accessed by others over the Internet." -http://www.ncpublicschools.org/copyright1.html
Are the limitations to the amount of pictures or length of music or video that can be used in a multimedia project?
Yes, there are limitations on music and video, also.
"Motion Media
- Up to 10% of a copyrighted work or 3 minutes, whichever is less
- Clip cannot be altered in any way"
"Music
- Up to 10% of a copyrighted musical composition, but no more than 30 seconds
- Up to 10% of a body of sound recording, but no more than 30 seconds
- Any alterations cannot change the basic melody or the fundamental character of the work"
Do you need to request permission from the original creator in order to use copyrighted material in multimedia project for school related assignment?
"Educators or students need not write for permission if their presentation falls within the specific multimedia fair use guidelines; however, "educators and students are advised to note that if there is a possibility that their own educational multimedia project incorporating copyrighted works under fair use could later result in broader dissemination, whether or not as commercial product, it is strongly recommended that they take steps to obtain permissions during the development process for all copyrighted portions rather than waiting until after completion of the project." -http://www.ncpublicschools.org/copyright1.html
Very well thought out analysis. I agree with what you are saying.
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