acquiring permission to use copyrighted music

Deunamist · 14th March 2009

hi guys.

i'd like to drop a question or two about copyrighted music.

how high are the chances of the record companies allowing a filmmaker to use songs for an entirely non-profit and non-commercial short film?

i'm looking to do something Miami Vice-esque in the coming months, and those who have seen the series/movie will defi. know that songs are an important part of the overall production.

hope i can get a quick reply asap!

vince123123 · 14th March 2009

The chances are very high if you are willing to pay for it. If not, the chances are very low :P

engr · 14th March 2009

suggest that u buy some royalty free music. lotsa great ones out there at about USD30-60 per song

avo · 14th March 2009

Try going to this website to find out more:

http://www.rips.com.sg/

azzurri · 14th March 2009

You can also check out the Creative Commons. Their terms are definitely much more flexible.

takuya · 14th March 2009

Compass is the appropriate body for this kind of licensing.
http://www.compass.org.sg/cIndex28.aspx

Alternatively, find a good composer!

JacePhoto · 14th March 2009

Originally Posted by azzurri

You can also check out the Creative Commons. Their terms are definitely much more flexible.

yeah, i was abt to sugges CC. I learnt that there is this website www.ccmixter.org

Give it a try. Good luck.

Deunamist · 15th March 2009

thanks for the tips guys!

icansee · 19th March 2009

chances are low for you to use it. But it will benefit if you're a student. And the time they will get back to you maybe months so i suggest you use a free copyright music..

14th March 2009	#1
Deunamist Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 78	acquiring permission to use copyrighted music hi guys. i'd like to drop a question or two about copyrighted music. how high are the chances of the record companies allowing a filmmaker to use songs for an entirely non-profit and non-commercial short film? i'm looking to do something Miami Vice-esque in the coming months, and those who have seen the series/movie will defi. know that songs are an important part of the overall production. hope i can get a quick reply asap!

14th March 2009	#2
vince123123 Deregistered Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Posts: 6,689	Re: acquiring permission to use copyrighted music The chances are very high if you are willing to pay for it. If not, the chances are very low :P

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engr Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central Posts: 802	Re: acquiring permission to use copyrighted music suggest that u buy some royalty free music. lotsa great ones out there at about USD30-60 per song

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avo Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 107	Re: acquiring permission to use copyrighted music Try going to this website to find out more: http://www.rips.com.sg/

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azzurri Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,058	Re: acquiring permission to use copyrighted music You can also check out the Creative Commons. Their terms are definitely much more flexible.

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takuya New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8	Re: acquiring permission to use copyrighted music Compass is the appropriate body for this kind of licensing. http://www.compass.org.sg/cIndex28.aspx Alternatively, find a good composer!

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Deunamist Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 78	Re: acquiring permission to use copyrighted music thanks for the tips guys! __________________ Grazie Paolo Maldini 1985 - 2009

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icansee New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 7	Re: acquiring permission to use copyrighted music chances are low for you to use it. But it will benefit if you're a student. And the time they will get back to you maybe months so i suggest you use a free copyright music..