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It depends on the song. Sometimes you can find a sound-alike instrumental version. Do a google search to see if it’s available. You may also find a Karaoke version of the song. In which case you may just purchase the song, or pay the owners for the rights.
I worked within an internal corporate video department for over 20 years, and used popular song instrumentals many times. We would re-write the lyrics and either have employees sing the new version or have a professional audio studio bring in singers so we could record.
We paid anywhere from $1,500 to $3,500 for the instrumental version. You may wish to contact BZ Rights for more information.
If your legal department says it’s okay to use, get that in writing from them. I was often told that it was okay to use a song by the legal department, but interestingly enough, they would never put that in writing. Also keep in mind that an “internal” video rarely stays internal, as everyone shares it with family and friends on line.
Greg Ball, President
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My bad… I immediately looked for a link. I’M SO OLD SCHOOL!!
I believe that Video Hive has different templates with animated characters and backgrounds to use in After Effects.
You can also try Go-Animate.
Greg Ball, President
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Knowing that you were cutting to the music, did you let your client hear the music and approve it before you started cutting? I always let the client hear the music first, if I’m using music that way.
This comes from my years of experience working in corporate video. I once had a boss who hated every cut of music I selected. So I was a bit shy about cutting to a song. Finally I did one cut with a lousy music track that did not match the action. When they said they hated it, I’d come back later with the cut I had already done (cut to the beat), and they loved it!! LOL!
Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
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Hi Joe,
There’s no link to the video you asked us the view.
Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
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Great information from everyone here. I have to agree with Todd on the fact that it appears no rates were discussed or agreed on prior to the work. That’s where all issues usually lie.
Once you have a written agreement that the client initials and signs, you can let the client know if things are going to cost more. They can decide if they want that or not.
Without an agreement, you’re going to lose money, and most likely lose a client due to sticker shock.
Yes a highly experienced professional should charge more than someone with less experience. But the challenge is does the client recognize the difference in quality they’ll get from someone with more experience? If not, just charge your competitive rates, and work less hours, then just hit the Golf links or catch some rays
and deliver the project in the “normal” timeframe.Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
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Roy, Do you have an agreement? If so, what does it say about revisions? Do you offer a couple of rounds and define what those revisions consist of?
For me, I’ll continue to make revisions as long as the client is paying me for them. At the end of the day, you want to give the client what they want, but that also includes paying you for your time. If you don’t have a written agreement, then chalk it up to experience. You client may decide not to spend more based on his daughter’s suggestions….
Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
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I actually like either a white seamless paper background, or any other colored backgrounds that match the school colors. I also like a black background (limbo set).
The challenge with these backgrounds is you need the subject to to be far enough away from them so you don’t cast a shadow. You can purchase very inexpensive stands on-line. Using seamless backgrounds allows you to put some kind of texture or pattern on the background to add a little more dramatic effect.
Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
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Hi Yogendra, not bad for your first video. Here are some suggestions:
1. You need to use better and larger titles so they can be read easily. Keep titles on screen so the viewer can comfortably read them twice.
2. You should limit the effects, as most of them are not necessary or perceived as professional. I saw some spinning effects, white flashes, etc. If you want something to happen on the beat of the music, try cutting different shots to the music.
3. Lastly you need to color correct your video. Some shots have too much contrast, some are to bright, etc. Color correction can help a great deal with the quality of your video.
4. In the future, you may wish to vary the focal length of shots. Get establishing shots and also close ups to help you convey the emotion of the wedding.
But overall congratulations on your first video!
Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
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Where’s the link to the video?
Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
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Ah Ha!!! Thank you so much. Now I get it. That worked!!!
Greg Ball, President
Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
https://www.ballmediainnovations.com