
This video will introduce the course and briefly explain its goals.
Music has many important functions on a film. On this video, we'll see the many ways music can help your project communicate more and better.
There are different types of music rights and rights owners. On this video we'll identify the relationships between them.
The music ecosystem is made of composers, artists, record labels and music publishers. On this video, we'll explain a film producer works with them in the context of music licensing.
Students will learn about the many options available when it come to the negotiating a music licensing contract. These options have a clear impact on costs.
The decision of granting a music license to a film producer depends on many issues that will be judged by the rights owners. The film producer must engage in a dialog with them. On this video we'll discuss the many subjective elements that will be considered.
Producers don't quite understand the role of collecting societies withing the music ecosystem. On this video, we'll explain what they do. Should a film producer license music from them? We'll see.
Masters can be a very expensive part of the process of licensing music to films. On this video, we'll discuss available options a filmmaker must consider when a master is not available or is too expensive.
HERE IS AN ABSOLUTE TRUTH IN FILM-MAKING:
THE BIGGER ARE YOUR HOPES, EXPECTATIONS AND AMBITIONS REGARDING YOUR FILM, THE MORE ATTENTION YOU MUST DEVOTE TO YOUR MUSIC LICENSING STRATEGY.
Music is one of the most crucial elements in a film. Every film lover know this. However, for filmmakers, music can be the source of major headaches.
WHY?
Because the act of putting music on a film is not easy, fast, nor it is cheap. It can cost you lots of money and the decisions you must make can affect you and your film for years... and in ways you cannot foresee.
THIS COURSE MAKES IT ALL EASY TO UNDERSTAND.
MUSIC LICENSING FOR FILMS: WHAT A PRODUCER SHOULD KNOW will explain to you, the entire process of getting the music you want into your film. We are going to explain:
What are the types of music rights.
Who are all the parties involved in the process.
What rights you should pay for.
What options you have that can lower the costs of music rights.
How the music ecosystem works.
What elements can be negotiated.
Who you should talk to.
Who you should avoid talking to.
What elements can influence the price of a license.
How bad decisions can hurt your film (and your career).
...And so much more.
This class will help you navigate the complex world of music licensing for films. If you are a producer, a director or a screenwriter - and you have a project - you know you will want to put music in your film, TV series, video games, web series or any other audiovisual content you may be working on. I will cover all the aspects, elements and steps you must understand and explain to you the whole process.
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
Because we both know you will be needing music on your film. Even if you are still writing your script, I KNOW YOU HAVE SONGS IN YOUR HEAD THAT YOU WANT ON THAT GREAT SCENE! Well, I will tell you exactly how you should proceed on this and many other cases.
LEARN ABOUT HOW THE MUSIC INDUSTRY INTERACTS WITH YOUR FILM.
WHY AM I HERE?
Because I am a filmmaker just like you and I know - first hand - how the film market can be merciless when it comes to films that have problems with their licensing. In fact, I have seen countless filmmakers go hysterical because they did not think about these issues BEFORE writing, budgeting, production and post. I lost count on how many hours I spent with filmmakers on the phone helping solving the mess they put themselves into.
DO NOT LET IT HAPPEN TO YOU!
Seriously! Take this course and get a clear understanding on all the things you need to know. I made this course from the book I wrote on the subject - MUSIC LICENSING FOR FILMS: WHAT A PRODUCER SHOULD KNOW.
GET AHEAD OF THE GAME!
The things you will learn here will give you an edge over other filmmakers and make your live easier. You will able to solve the many complex scenarios a filmmakers faces when it comes to music licensing. I also threw into the class, lots of examples that will help you understand this complex subject in no time.
MORE VIDEOS ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS!
I will be compiling your questions and helpful information on new videos I will keep uploading. ASK ME QUESTIONS!