Creating a Website using Multiple References...Copyright Issue?

Hello,
I am contemplating starting up a website that would be an instructional tool for physical therapists/athletic trainers/orthopedic docs etc. I would be videotaping special tests/techniques that are commonly used in Orthopedic Medicine.
Some of these tests have already been videotaped and are on youtube but nothing in one place done in a consistent format.
I am planning on referencing many books/journals in the description of how to perform the techniques but I would not include any specific information that is not in multiple books/publications. It would be a for-profit venture.

Do I have to ask for permission from each of the publications? (There could be dozens)
Can I include them in the references without their consent?

Thanks!

Fair Use?

I was reading some of the other threads and, as this would be used as a tutorial, would it be classified as "fair use"?

tferrer1 said:

I was reading some of the other threads and, as this would be used as a tutorial, would it be classified as "fair use"?

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The is NOT my area of legal specialty.

The "lawprofessor" will be around, and his answers are always 100% correct.

This is one of his legal specialties and interests.

So, until he appears, take mine with a POUND of caution!

You, might have to seek specific licensing agreements from the people featured in the videos.

Fair use doesn't apply, IF, you're potentially reaping a benefit (PROFIT) from the appearances/performances of the subjects in the videos.

I would think, at a minimum, they you would have to seek releases to use their likenesses on your website.

I'm interested to hear the professor's take on your, rather unique legal situation, too.

I think the proper way of doing it is by citing the source of the materials you used - i.e. including a link or URL of where you copied the article or material. For youtube, I think there is no legal matter involved especially if you are just going to embed the video on your site as the logo of youtube would still appear in the video. But to be on the safer side, you should try to email the authors or webmasters where you got your content from.

Hi guys... I haven't been as active since I am planning a LOT of surprises for the site after July 4. You will see the under the hood improvements shortly.

So here's the scoop - if you're just referencing a source, there is no problem. A fact is a fact. You can say that William Krasilovsky wrote "This Business of Music" and you don't need any special permission to say so. If you're talking about taking a short quote and reference, chances are it is covered under the "Fair Use Exception" if you are doing what I think you are doing.

Without knowing exactly what you are intending, I can't say for sure. But in general, simple references are not protection intellectual property. It's the same with hyperlinking (a better conversation comes into play regarding "deep" hyperlinking but I'll reserve that for a rainy day. )