Basics of CC
How would you tell someone about Creative Commons?
Here are some resources to help start the conversation.
Videos
Basics of CC
These videos explain the gist of what CC is and how the licenses work. Share one with a friend, or remix them to tell your own story.
"A Shared Culture” by Jesse Dylan / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
A short video that introduces key concepts of Creative Commons.
Building on the past / Justin Cone / CC BY-SA 3.0
A video mashup of public domain images, explaining how CC works.
Wanna work together? / CC BY 3.0
A video explaining Creative Common in the context of sharing creativity.
Case Studies
Sharing CC through stories
Sharing the word about Creative Commons through the stories of people who used CC to do more.
Cory Doctorow
A science fiction author that used CC to gain readers by sharing his work broadly.
"Cory Doctorow" by Jonathan Worth / CC BY-SA 2.0"
Rijksmuseum
Museum opening it's collections to the world, to be used and built upon.
Sensored City
Using sensors and open data to drive an art installation representing air quality and health risks.
BC Campus
A university taking a unique and powerful approach to developing Open Educational Resources.
Vincent Moon
Telling stories through intimate musical performances, shared via Creative Commons.
"Vincent Moon" by Antje Taiga Jandrig / CC BY-SA 1.0
Handouts
Basics of CC
Need something to hand out at a conference or when meeting with people? These printable guides are ready to be shared as-is, or remixed to better suit your needs.
Six licenses for your work / CC0
A simple, quick introduction to Creative Commons licenses. Available either as a single page or as a folded brochure.
The Power of Open / CC BY 3.0
A booklet of vignettes highlighting innovation made possible through CC.
Team Open / CC0
Series of printable case studies on individuals that leveraged CC to do great things.
Licenses guide / CC BY 3.0
Step-through guide when considering the CC license for you.
Slideshows
For presenting on CC
Starting points for conversations and talks around Creative Commons, the way we work and the things we do.
Creative Commons and producing your own media / Billy Meinke / CC BY 3.0
Introduction to Creative Commons and use of the licenses in media production.
Creative Commons and the culture of openness / Timothy Vollmer / CC BY 3.0
Description of Creative Commons and discussion of how cultural openness help overcome barriers.