Posted by Loco Jones on 10/07/05 19:13

<heweaver@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> My daughters school recently asked me to convert some of their
> video into DVD (which is a snap, the equipment is digital and I've
> already mastered the technique). My question is, if they ask me to
> put a song on the menu screen of the DVD, I know it would be treading
> dangerously on some copyright laws... What is the proper procedure to
> seek out rights from an artist or whatever to be able to use a song on a
> menu screen?
> Thanks!

Perhaps this might be a good place to start:
http://www.ascap.com/about/

Depending on whether your DVD's are considered "public performance" (or
some other vague legalese), or fall under certain exemptions accorded
schools, the answer to this one is bound to be tricky. When in doubt, go
straight to the people who hold the licenses - they'll be happy to tell you
what you can and cannot do with material they control.

Happy sleuthing!

- Loco -
(Now Playing: License To Steal - Al Stewart)

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