Types of Music Licence
If you're planning on adding music to a film it's important to understand what rights or permissions you need to clear before making it publicly available. Different types of music require different rights and a summary of these can be found in the downloadable PDF document, along with the numbers to assist with clearance.
production
Location, location, location whether you’re in the studio or out filming in the wilds everyone needs to know where to be, when to be there and why. And you’ll have to be quite good at locating all the records, files, forms, receipts, lists and, somewhere, the film tapes and numbered takes. The word is Organised. The word before all those p-words.
call sheet
Issue your daily call sheet to cast and crew in advance of the shoot date to ensure they turn up on time and in the right location.
You can add other useful information such as which scenes and script pages are being shot, parking instructions and safety notes.
location release nil payment
This is a sample location release form giving permission to use the venue for filming free of charge. It is important to ensure you consult your legal representative to ensure you have suitable terms and conditions drawn up.
location release with payment
This is a sample location release form giving permission to use the venue for filming where a fee has been agreed. It is important to ensure you consult your legal representative to ensure you have suitable terms and conditions drawn up.
post-production
Do you have all your P as C’s done? If you don’t know what that stands for you’re in exactly the right area – there are various Programme as Completed forms from music cues to compliance forms for all output which is to be shown on television. Great forms for form-lovers.
music cue sheet
Fill in a music cue sheet noting each piece of music used in the production. You will need to specify the music title, duration of the track and whether it is background, feature or signature music.
compliance form
This is a sample compliance form. TV companies tend to have their own individual format for these forms but the information to be submitted is pretty standard.
example press pack
Thanks to 'A Whatever Picture Production' for providing a sample press pack from their film, The Queue.
