adding music
You can choose to make a film without a soundtrack. But if you want to use music, there are a few things you need to consider.
Firstly, it’s always easier to use original music you’ve created yourself. That way, you don’t have to get clearance from anyone to use it.
Have a look at Music Mixer from Orange at www.orange.co.uk/musicmixer
All the music you find on this site is free and available to use in your film (except Chemical Brothers competition tracks) . You get to mix and match the coolest beats, basslines, keyboard, guitar parts and vocals to make your own MP3 remixes.
If you want to use someone else’s music, you’ll need to make sure it’s licensed and credited in the correct way. You’ll also need to fill in a music clearance form during registration, confirming you’ve got permission to use it. If you don’t have proper clearance, we won’t be able to accept or show your film.
Whatever music you’re thinking of using, there are two licences that you need to get hold of. A publishing licence, from the people who own the copyright to the piece of music, and a recording licence, from the people who performed the version of music you want to use. If you don’t have the proper licences, we won’t be able to accept or show your film.
You can find out more legal advice about using music in your film here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/legalguidemusicrights
You can also buy royalty-free music, which lets you license and buy music outright, without needing to pay any ongoing fees, or royalties, to the seller of the music or the artist. Here’s an example of where to find royalty-free music: www.mediamusicnow.co.uk.
It’s your responsibility to ensure any music you use is correctly licensed and credited.
