p.1 #1 · Background music on a Wedding slideshow DVD
Hello everyone,
For every wedding I do, I offer a slideshow of the pictures with music in the background. This was something that made my first clients have tears in their eyes... so I kept offering it for every wedding.
Anyone aware of how the music could be used in this case and if I'm violating any rights. Any suggestion is welcome and appreciated.
p.1 #2 · Background music on a Wedding slideshow DVD
You only get in trouble if you are caught But, is it a professional attitude towards other people's copyright to use their music without permission? How angry do photographers get when other "steal" our images?
Ask permission, you'd be surprised who will grant you permission. The PPA has an article about how and where you can use other's music.
There are plenty of royalty free music sites out there too.
p.1 #3 · Background music on a Wedding slideshow DVD
Thanks for the answer but I think I should have asked my question differently. I know it's not a professional attitude to do this but my question was am I really violating the rights here? I was told that I'm not but I still want to be 100% sure of this. So I thought other photographers may already know about this cause I think I'm not the only one offering slideshows. And if I'm violating rights, how can I ask permission from a publisher and what should I expect?
p.1 #4 · Background music on a Wedding slideshow DVD
Well, if you use their content for any type of commercial use, then yes you are violating federal copyright laws (the same ones that protect your photos). Website, lobby waiting area of studio, elevator, slideshow, etc . . . their music is enhancing the experience of your product, of being in your studio, or going on your website, etc . . .
It really makes me sad when people use music and don't ask for permission in writing to use it for x reason. I use music on my website, but I asked permission first. From all the musicians I have asked, they granted permission. If you are upfront about the usage and tell them what you intend, then they will give you a detailed answer.
When magazines need photographs for the cover (which the cover obviously increases the chances of it being sold) they pay a photographer for a license, basically usage rights, to use that photo. The same thing applies to music.
It's theft if you do use it without written permission, or if you bought the rights to use the music for x reason.
p.1 #6 · Background music on a Wedding slideshow DVD
You always barter his slideshow if he would allow you to use some of his recorded piano music? That way you would have legal music to use for other slideshows.
p.1 #8 · Background music on a Wedding slideshow DVD
Josh Evilsizor wrote:
my suggestion.. find a local musician and offer to trade some photo's for some rights to use his music in your slideshow.
I think this needs some clarification. If you're talking about music he composed that he performs, you're OK. If he performs music in the public domain, you're OK.
If, however, he performs copyrighted music (which even includes "Happy Birthday to You"), then you're still in violation.
I appreciate the OP wanting to do the right thing.
p.1 #9 · Background music on a Wedding slideshow DVD
Check out
www.triplescoopmusic.com.
They have some great royalty free music for a small fee.
Please don't use the commercial music without proper licenses or permission. To me using the music w/o permission makes you no better then someone that downloads pictures off your website and makes copies of them.
p.1 #10 · Background music on a Wedding slideshow DVD
dmacmillan wrote:
I think this needs some clarification. If you're talking about music he composed that he performs, you're OK. If he performs music in the public domain, you're OK.
If, however, he performs copyrighted music (which even includes "Happy Birthday to You"), then you're still in violation.
I appreciate the OP wanting to do the right thing.
Doug
sorry I assumed when I said "his music" it would be understood I meant original music.
p.1 #11 · Background music on a Wedding slideshow DVD
Thanks for all the replies. I really appreciated it and everything is clear to me now.
I never intented to steal otherwise I wouldn't come here and ask the question. I'm also a musician myself and I know what that means. Unfortunately, I can't use my own music cause the instrument I play is no good for slideshows
Thanks again
Wass
Jul 25, 2008 at 01:33 PM
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p.1 #12 · Background music on a Wedding slideshow DVD
Jami Guess wrote:
I would suggest looking into stock20.com, they have some pretty nice music for purchase and you don't have to worry about the royalty issues .
Those sites have the crappiest music on the planet! When I am looking for a music for my site, I want something good. Maybe someone famous. Not some nobody,with no voice and talent playing instruments. I am sorry if you can't see the difference. My wife and I come from music background and stuff they have on those royaltee free sites isn't' worth a penny
p.1 #13 · Background music on a Wedding slideshow DVD
If you know you're way around a guitar or piano, you'd be amazed at what a quality microphone and garageband can accomplish. I'll eventually be scoring a slideshow for my portfolio site. Too bad I'm such a slacker
p.1 #14 · Background music on a Wedding slideshow DVD
stockriderman wrote:
Those sites have the crappiest music on the planet! When I am looking for a music for my site, I want something good. Maybe someone famous. Not some nobody,with no voice and talent playing instruments. I am sorry if you can't see the difference. My wife and I come from music background and stuff they have on those royaltee free sites isn't' worth a penny
You can use many published songs under closely limited license.. it'll only cost you $300/year or more.
But, is it a professional attitude towards other people's copyright to use their music without permission? How angry do photographers get when other "steal" our images?