FIRST Overdrive Animation

[RyanCesiel]

Originally Posted by dlavery

Or perhaps the people that are posting the copies of the video should just take one simple, easy step before they re-distribute the footage: ask for permission. In nearly every case of which I am aware, permission to re-host similar materials has been quickly granted for projects such as these. Or, in the few cases where it was not, a legitimate reason for denying the request was provided and an alternative distribution mechanism was suggested.

Once again, the copyright law dictates that you can not re-publish works that are not yours without permission. If you don't have permission to re-publish, then you have three choices:
- don't re-publish (or re-host or re-distribute) it at all
- publish it illegally, and be in violation of the law (and
be prepared to accept any consequences that may arise)
- ask for permission

Try option #3. You may be pleseantly surprised at the response you receive.

-dave

Thanks once again Dave, we immediately removed the video from Vimeo and took it off our site after I saw your other post in the Youtube Animation. Is it possible to ask for permission prior to the Kickoff? Also, to gain permission, who would I contact (I'd rather not have to fill out FIRST's very extensive contact form asking for way too much personal information)?