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Craig Sharp · August 1st, 2005, 07:22 PM

As i stated in an earlier post, i just shot my first wedding. What about using songs in my final edited version, i am not charging my friends because, well, they are my friends, and this is also my first wedding. will i get into any trouble with copyright laws?

thanks

Craig Sharp

Richard Alvarez · August 1st, 2005, 08:32 PM

Craig,

Do a 'search' for long, LOOONG threads on this topic.

Keith Loh · August 2nd, 2005, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Sharp

As i stated in an earlier post, i just shot my first wedding. What about using songs in my final edited version, i am not charging my friends because, well, they are my friends, and this is also my first wedding. will i get into any trouble with copyright laws?

Yes, do a search. This question comes up EVERY TWO WEEKS. Short answer. 1) When you use something without permission, you are breaking the law. 2) The fewer people who see it, the less chance you have of being 'caught'. 3) Did we mention to use the search? :)

August 1st, 2005, 07:22 PM	#1
Craig Sharp New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22	copyright questions As i stated in an earlier post, i just shot my first wedding. What about using songs in my final edited version, i am not charging my friends because, well, they are my friends, and this is also my first wedding. will i get into any trouble with copyright laws? thanks Craig Sharp

August 1st, 2005, 08:32 PM	#2
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Craig, Do a 'search' for long, LOOONG threads on this topic.