Legal Use of Music at DVinfo.net

Bob Simons · October 3rd, 2007, 09:56 AM

I am looking for someone who might have some fact-basis on this answer, not so much speculation and philosophy.

I will be filming a dance competition in mid-November. I have tried to do some research and skim over forum discussions, but does anyone know the legalities of using the music.

I am not talking about going back later on and downloading mp3 files, but capturing the audio live at the event as it happens. Am I covered in a similar way that allows a DJ to play licensed music, or am I pretty much screwed, going to have to use the music anyway, and there is nothing I can do?

Any help or direction on where to get help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, all.

Daniel Ross · October 3rd, 2007, 04:27 PM

Really long discussion that covers some of that here:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...=104217&page=3

Incidental music seems like it's generally ok. Not sure that would really hold up in court, though. //summary from how I understand it.

October 3rd, 2007, 09:56 AM	#1
Bob Simons Tourist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 2	Legal Use of Music I am looking for someone who might have some fact-basis on this answer, not so much speculation and philosophy. I will be filming a dance competition in mid-November. I have tried to do some research and skim over forum discussions, but does anyone know the legalities of using the music. I am not talking about going back later on and downloading mp3 files, but capturing the audio live at the event as it happens. Am I covered in a similar way that allows a DJ to play licensed music, or am I pretty much screwed, going to have to use the music anyway, and there is nothing I can do? Any help or direction on where to get help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, all.

October 3rd, 2007, 04:27 PM	#2
Daniel Ross Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Marin & Davis, CA, USA Posts: 418	Really long discussion that covers some of that here: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...=104217&page=3 Incidental music seems like it's generally ok. Not sure that would really hold up in court, though. //summary from how I understand it.