Copyrighting Flash Animations

[janedoe]

OK, I did search this forum on copyrighting, and I also Googled it and went on to the LOC.gov site to check it out. If this has already been covered, my apologies, but I can't find an answer.

My question is, how do you copyright a flash animation? I have copyrighted my artwork a zillion times using the VA (visual arts) form, but now I need to copyright my first cartoon I made in Flash. Flash animation is different from the visual art I have copyrighted in the past since there is a script, sound, and (most importantly) moving pictures. Is it using the PA form? Also, does the copyright office accept swf files? mov files? What are acceptable files? I only saw video tapes and film under the performing arts section, and my work is not on video.

Does anyone know?

[janedoe]

OK, I'm going to geek out and answer my own question... I spoke to the copyright office. It's the PA form, and if I classify it as an "animated motion picture", the copyright will cover the whole thing, including the sound (I made the sound). In addition, they accept SWF files and also Quicktime files on a CD and request that you send a cover letter letting them know the file format so they know what program to launch your animation in. The fee is $45. Anyhow, I just thought I'd share.