Simple video of latest senior pics

[klynam]

Here's a video I tossed together using ProShow Gold. Nothing fancy, just something to give the senior a preview of some pics from her session...

[w9ctm]

Kevin, nice work. I especially like your work in Photoshop where you layered in her name in a couple of the shots. The only thing I think you're missing is a the business name at the end of the video. She'll show it to all of her friends, why not get the advertising....

[Admiral_A300]

Very nice song selection. I'm going to go out on a limb and say her name is Sarah, lol, just kidding. In the beginning I thought the song was a little goofy, but as it continued and I listened to the lyrics and watched the pictures, it all came together. Nice pictures, really nice video. Great work!!

[Admiral_A300]

Originally Posted by w9ctm

The only thing I think you're missing is a the business name at the end of the video. She'll show it to all of her friends, why not get the advertising....

Yeah, true story. Good idea. Didn't even notice it. Good idea.

[andyz]

Not to get off topic, but do you have copyright issues using the Hall & Oates song. (I recall that song was written about the sister of one of them.)

[RickD]

Originally Posted by andyz

Not to get off topic, but do you have copyright issues using the Hall & Oates song. (I recall that song was written about the sister of one of them.)

During my videography days we called them Sync licenses (fees). There are legalities behind this, but I'm not the expert. I've tried to get a license for this, but the recording artist is more interested in the big boys. In some cases, I've heard of photographers purchasing the CD recording and deliver both CD and slideshow DVD to the customer.

I found it better to purchase loops and create your own.


Good video though.

[klynam]

Originally Posted by RickD

During my videography days we called them Sync licenses (fees). There are legalities behind this, but I'm not the expert. I've tried to get a license for this, but the recording artist is more interested in the big boys. In some cases, I've heard of photographers purchasing the CD recording and deliver both CD and slideshow DVD to the customer.

I found it better to purchase loops and create your own.

Good video though.

I too am curious about usage rights because I really like working with existing songs that are especially suited to the person, shots, or situation. I didn't give any DVD to the client, just posted on YouTube for her to preview a few of her images. YouTube sent me some kind of notice but said I didn't need to do anything, but I did go back and include copyright credit for the artist and label in my YouTube description. ? ? ?

[Bob_S]

If you add your logo then it becomes and ad and then you have copyright issues. Right now it is just entertainment.

[JohnT]

Good stuff, Kevin. Nice images, and I've always loved that song.

[RickD]

Originally Posted by klynam

I too am curious about usage rights because I really like working with existing songs that are especially suited to the person, shots, or situation. I didn't give any DVD to the client, just posted on YouTube for her to preview a few of her images. YouTube sent me some kind of notice but said I didn't need to do anything, but I did go back and include copyright credit for the artist and label in my YouTube description. ? ? ?

An easier scenerio to grasp.... What happens if a band is playing at a concert and they are using your photo images without permission, or they have a slideshow with their music sync'd with your images. (leave that for thought)

Sync licenses also applies to personal use, however I know many people do this. This is why some folks deliver a separate music CD and the slideshow DVD's. It's not actually sync'd. Once its produced as a single product, it's sync'd.

Unless your are producing to a large quantities, it's not likely you going to get the producer or artist to recognize you and approve a license....I've already tried many times.

I know there are exceptions/loop holes, but I'm not an attorney.

A buddy of mine put his video of parachuting with the music "Jump" on YouTube...they pulled it and told him it was illegal use of the video, so
I guess, you are only breaking the rules if you get caught...right?

[BenE]

From your website:

Photos are provided for personal use only, and may not be reproduced, distributed, publicly displayed, or used as the basis for derivative works without the prior express written authorization from the copyright owner.
....................

Change a couple of words on that and, then think about it.

Music is provided for personal use only, and may not be reproduced, distributed, publicly played, or used as the basis for derivative works without the prior express written authorization from the copyright owner.

[RickD]

By the way, I ran across this while I was uploading a slideshow to Flickr. All is not lost.

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