A common subject amongst the small, independent video world (including wedding filmmakers) is the topic of music in projects. Mainly, what music can I or should I use in my projects? As an independent business person, but also as a creative I want to make the best possible film I can, but I also don’t want to be a criminal. I want to use music with etiquette…
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My perspective is a little different because I’ve got one foot firmly planted in the music world (as a musician) and one in the video world (as a filmmaker). Here’s a few things I want to say up front:
1) Creative people should be compensated for their work by people that enjoy their work
2) Lots of great musicians are barely making anything and want all the exposure they can get
3) I want to share things that I enjoy with people I enjoy