“Copyrighting a Cartridge: An Inside Look at Copyright and Video Games”

A conversation about the copyright process for video games and music.

Presented in cooperation with the Office of Public Information & Education in the Copyright Office.

Part of Augmented Realities: A Video Game Music Mini-Fest

About Augmented Realities: A Video Game Music Mini-Fest
From RetroBits to VR Hits

Video games are a multi-billion dollar industry, providing a platform for some of the world’s most creative artists to astound us with their interactive media. In a series of public events over the course of three days, a gathering of composers, designers, performers curators and educators will explore the music of this vital cultural phenomenon through film, lectures, discussions, performance and interactive displays.

Thursday, April 4, 2019
7 pm - Pickford Theater
Reformat the Planet (NR, 82 mins)
Directed by Paul Owens
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Friday, April 5, 2019
12 pm - Whittall Pavilion
“Copyrighting a Cartridge: An Inside Look at Copyright and Video Games”
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Friday, April 5, 2019
8 pm - Coolidge Auditorium
"Hi, Score! Introducing a Game to its Music"
6:30 pm - Whittall Pavilion, Preconcert Presentation
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Saturday, April 6, 2019
11 am - Whittall Pavilion
#Declassified: “Processing and Preserving Video Games”
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Saturday, April 6, 2019
2 pm - Whittall Pavilion
"The Interface Between Composition, Sound and Video Game Design”

Additional Ticketing Information

This is a non-ticketed event. Seating is first-come, first-served. For best seating options, patrons are encouraged to arrive 15-30 minutes before the scheduled start of the event. Registrations allow us to send a reminder about the event and notify you of any schedule changes.

Please request ADA accommodations at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ada@loc.gov.

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