What info is needed for proof of 'music rights'? at DVinfo.net

James Huenergardt · August 11th, 2006, 12:00 PM

Hi,

What type of 'proof' do you need? I own Smart Sound's Sonic Fire Pro 3.x and have several CD's of their's that are mine to use as I please.

What 'verification' do you need for my music?

Thanks,

Jim

Mark Williams · August 11th, 2006, 12:16 PM

You might try exploring the files on each disc to see if there is a license agreement. Print it and attach a copy of your sales receipt. This was satisfactory for when I had to provide music licenses for DVD replication.

Regards,

Robert Martens · August 11th, 2006, 03:24 PM

I knew I forgot to ask something! I'm in a similar boat, James; the guy who wrote the music I'm using is from Finland, and somehow I doubt I can get written permission from him in the mail by the deadline. Hell, even if I asked for it the moment I knew I wanted to use his work, I can't imagine it having arrived by now.

If I may direct the question to Dylan, what precisely will each of us be required to provide in the way of proof? I may be up the creek on this one if I need actual hand-signed documents...

Chris Barcellos · August 11th, 2006, 03:33 PM

Just be prepared to provide proof if a question arises. I am not aware that anyone had an issue come up in the last competition. Obviously, if you are using a recognizable Elvis Presley song, there could be a problem, but most home grown or canned music is recognizable as that, and there probably won't be any issue.

Peter Ferling · August 11th, 2006, 05:22 PM

The thing you have to realize is about copyright itself. Not just this forum or rejection by the judges. A cease and desist letter or anything by a lawyer is the real smack in the face. So, if YOU know it's cool and that your covered, then no worries.

Dylan Couper · August 11th, 2006, 07:20 PM

What Chris said, just be prepared to provide proof is a problem arises.

Robert Martens · August 11th, 2006, 07:24 PM

Okay, gotcha. Thanks for the clarification, I'll be able to sleep tonight.

August 11th, 2006, 12:00 PM	#1
James Huenergardt Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 513	What info is needed for proof of 'music rights'? Hi, What type of 'proof' do you need? I own Smart Sound's Sonic Fire Pro 3.x and have several CD's of their's that are mine to use as I please. What 'verification' do you need for my music? Thanks, Jim

August 11th, 2006, 12:16 PM	#2
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	You might try exploring the files on each disc to see if there is a license agreement. Print it and attach a copy of your sales receipt. This was satisfactory for when I had to provide music licenses for DVD replication. Regards, __________________ Mark videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/3523 Stock: http://www.pond5.com/artist/mark29

August 11th, 2006, 03:33 PM	#4
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Just be prepared to provide proof if a question arises. I am not aware that anyone had an issue come up in the last competition. Obviously, if you are using a recognizable Elvis Presley song, there could be a problem, but most home grown or canned music is recognizable as that, and there probably won't be any issue. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

August 11th, 2006, 05:22 PM	#5
Peter Ferling Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyomissing, PA Posts: 1,141 Images: 57	The thing you have to realize is about copyright itself. Not just this forum or rejection by the judges. A cease and desist letter or anything by a lawyer is the real smack in the face. So, if YOU know it's cool and that your covered, then no worries. __________________ Pete Ferling http://ferling.net It's never a mistake if you learn something new from it. -------------------------------------------

August 11th, 2006, 07:20 PM	#6
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	What Chris said, just be prepared to provide proof is a problem arises. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

August 11th, 2006, 03:24 PM	#3
Robert Martens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 820	I knew I forgot to ask something! I'm in a similar boat, James; the guy who wrote the music I'm using is from Finland, and somehow I doubt I can get written permission from him in the mail by the deadline. Hell, even if I asked for it the moment I knew I wanted to use his work, I can't imagine it having arrived by now. If I may direct the question to Dylan, what precisely will each of us be required to provide in the way of proof? I may be up the creek on this one if I need actual hand-signed documents...

August 11th, 2006, 07:24 PM	#7
Robert Martens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 820	Okay, gotcha. Thanks for the clarification, I'll be able to sleep tonight.