Using indie/electronic music in my film at DVinfo.net

Ben Davies · May 9th, 2012, 05:45 PM

Hi

I'm in the middle of planning a documentary film intended to be used for online use. I have contacted a couple of producers who produce indie/electronic music and they have said they are happy for me to use their tracks.

Do I need to do anything to cover my back incase I get questioned, or the producer trys to sue for copyright? Will a print screen of the email suffice?

Cheers

Gary Nattrass · May 10th, 2012, 10:19 AM

Get them to sign a release form saying that they are allowing you to use their material and if they agree to do this for free state that as well.

Allan Black · May 10th, 2012, 07:52 PM

Make sure everything is dated and signed and list how long you want their permission to last. Be careful if there's anyone else involved in making their tracks and the permission includes theirs too.

For safety, store copies with your family solicitor.

Cheers.

Tony Koretz · May 11th, 2012, 04:49 AM

You must make sure that you have a written and signed agreement with the copyright owners of any material you intend to use in a film. Don't overlook the importance of doing it.
I wrote a basic introductory tutorial on the subject of choosing and using music in video, which is here:
Choosing And Using Music For Film And Video | Rocksure Soundz

It outlines the possibe ways of obtaining music for video/film etc, the benefits and pitfalls of the different choices.

May 9th, 2012, 05:45 PM	#1
Ben Davies Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Birmingham, England. Posts: 61	Using indie/electronic music in my film Hi I'm in the middle of planning a documentary film intended to be used for online use. I have contacted a couple of producers who produce indie/electronic music and they have said they are happy for me to use their tracks. Do I need to do anything to cover my back incase I get questioned, or the producer trys to sue for copyright? Will a print screen of the email suffice? Cheers

May 10th, 2012, 10:19 AM	#2
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	Re: Using indie/electronic music in my film Get them to sign a release form saying that they are allowing you to use their material and if they agree to do this for free state that as well. __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

May 10th, 2012, 07:52 PM	#3
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,918	Re: Using indie/electronic music in my film Make sure everything is dated and signed and list how long you want their permission to last. Be careful if there's anyone else involved in making their tracks and the permission includes theirs too. For safety, store copies with your family solicitor. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

May 11th, 2012, 04:49 AM	#4
Tony Koretz Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast, New Zealand Posts: 44	Re: Using indie/electronic music in my film You must make sure that you have a written and signed agreement with the copyright owners of any material you intend to use in a film. Don't overlook the importance of doing it. I wrote a basic introductory tutorial on the subject of choosing and using music in video, which is here: Choosing And Using Music For Film And Video \| Rocksure Soundz It outlines the possibe ways of obtaining music for video/film etc, the benefits and pitfalls of the different choices.