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David Ho · December 25th, 2003, 08:30 AM

I want to make a short film with various songs and tracks from various artists. I know many people have done this before and it is illegal, but I was wondering if I do not mass produce this, do not make a profit out of it, and put the artists information/copyright property notices at the end of the movie in the credits, and the movie is for personal use, would it be okay?

Dylan Couper · December 26th, 2003, 02:15 AM

It's OK with me.
It might not be OK with the people who own the music though.
If you are only going to show this to friends and family, you'll probably never get busted. If you have any aspirations beyond that, then stick to music that you have the rights to use.

December 25th, 2003, 08:30 AM	#1
David Ho Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 354	Music rights/concerns in video I want to make a short film with various songs and tracks from various artists. I know many people have done this before and it is illegal, but I was wondering if I do not mass produce this, do not make a profit out of it, and put the artists information/copyright property notices at the end of the movie in the credits, and the movie is for personal use, would it be okay?

December 26th, 2003, 02:15 AM	#2
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	It's OK with me. It might not be OK with the people who own the music though. If you are only going to show this to friends and family, you'll probably never get busted. If you have any aspirations beyond that, then stick to music that you have the rights to use. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com