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Copyrighted music
Hey guys. I am new to the site and definitely appreciate the information that I am getting from here. One thing I’m starting to run into is the use of copyrighted music. I do some commercials and other promotional video and really need to know the process of using this music if I do want to put it on a regional commercial. Where do I even start to look for gaining copyright access to songs and such? I’m willing to pay for these but just have no clue where to go?
THANKS!
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Best place to start. Good luck and floow the rules. A lot is at stake if you don’t.
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Bob Vick sr promo guy @ ch3 wwmt tv, kalamazoo, mi
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You are wise to be concerned about this, especially if your video is going to get wide viewing as with a commercial. Copyright infringement settlements in those cases can be quite substantial.
At one time this type of clearance was handled by companies like the Harry Fox Agency. I don’t know if they are still involved in it, but they can refer you to someone else who is.
What you are seeking is called synchronization rights.
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