Video Review 0: Everything is a Remix

Time to get back into the swing of things with a video review: Everything Is A Remix

Who:

Everything is a Remix was made by Kirby Ferguson.

What:

Everything is a Remix is a 4-part video series detailing how...well...Everything is a remix of something else and how we create.

Where:

You can find Everything is a Remix here. You can also find the author's site, where he is also hosting other work here.

When:

Everything is a Remix was created over the course of 2011, with the last part released in December of that year.

The Gist:

Everything is a remix is a short documentary that is focused on showing how throughout modern history, our major breakthroughs are based on copying and improving upon existing ideas. Each part focuses on a different medium, from music, to movies, to technology.

The Good:

1. Highlights that no idea is entirely original
2. Individual parts are concise
3. Ideas are well formulated

The Bad:

1. Overall short length leaves many topics discussed very minor
2. Doesn't address issues with copyright law until very last part
3. Last part jumps around a large amount

Any Questions?

1. What are some of the more egregious things that have gotten away with being copied?
2. Are there more examples of things that were unfairly tried for their copying?
3. What are some of the ways that we are working to confront these issues?

In Conclusion

Overall, Everything is a Remix is a great conversation starter on the subject of copyright law and what it means to infringe upon the work of others. That said, it doesn't go in very deep detail and will be unlikely to do anything for those that are already invested in the subject. It should serve to enlighten a few more people about some of the dangers that intellectual property faces in the current age though. 8.8 Remixes out of 10.