I just read through the whole thread on music licensing that vegasnewbie started. There are more and more people getting into the video editing business, especially on a local level (photo montages, weddings, etc.) simply because of the quality of work one can do with powerful programs such as Vegas. Most of the people doing this type of "localized" business does not have the funds to pay a license fee for each song they want to incorporate in their production, not to mention the hassle of having to go through all the so called channels to get it accomplished. Now, I know that if a client wants a particular song incorporated into their project, there there is not much you can do except get the license for that particular song or songs. But for those who just need nice, pretty background music with a "no hassle" one time license agreement, I think it should be fairly easy to do.
So I have a question for all you pros, amateurs and newbies alike. I have a 24 track recording studio along with my video editing. I have been playing music for a living for almost 30 years. I am seriously considering putting together a package of all original instrumental music suitable for use in wedding, funeral, photo montage,school plays,...what ever you would want to use it in. If a person could purchase an unlimited use, one time fee license for such a compilation of copyrighted music....and never have to worry again about getting permission to use it...would this be something people would be interested in? I am in the process of starting a project like this for myself anyway so I don't have to worry with licenses for my background music. I see both sides to the on going saga of music license. As a musician myself, one does want to get something out of their long hours, hard work and creativity that goes into writing and recording a song from start to finish. On the other hand, an individual that just wants to do montages and weddings doesn't want the hassle and worry of being sued by a major corporation because they used one of their pieces of published material in a simple production for a local client.
If some of you could give me some feedback on how you would feel about a proposal such as this, I will consider putting together a package. I know there are outlets for "buy out" music, but I have never checked into it and don't know what their charges are. If everyone could write and record their own music there wouldn't be a problem with license issues.
Just let me know how far "off base" I am with this. If enough people would be interested, it could be a good thing for everyone who is involved.
Ted
So I have a question for all you pros, amateurs and newbies alike. I have a 24 track recording studio along with my video editing. I have been playing music for a living for almost 30 years. I am seriously considering putting together a package of all original instrumental music suitable for use in wedding, funeral, photo montage,school plays,...what ever you would want to use it in. If a person could purchase an unlimited use, one time fee license for such a compilation of copyrighted music....and never have to worry again about getting permission to use it...would this be something people would be interested in? I am in the process of starting a project like this for myself anyway so I don't have to worry with licenses for my background music. I see both sides to the on going saga of music license. As a musician myself, one does want to get something out of their long hours, hard work and creativity that goes into writing and recording a song from start to finish. On the other hand, an individual that just wants to do montages and weddings doesn't want the hassle and worry of being sued by a major corporation because they used one of their pieces of published material in a simple production for a local client.
If some of you could give me some feedback on how you would feel about a proposal such as this, I will consider putting together a package. I know there are outlets for "buy out" music, but I have never checked into it and don't know what their charges are. If everyone could write and record their own music there wouldn't be a problem with license issues.
Just let me know how far "off base" I am with this. If enough people would be interested, it could be a good thing for everyone who is involved.
Ted