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Sethon
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...To use a song by an artist in a freeware F.P.S.C. game?

Thanks for all answers.
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daarboven
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Posted: 8th Jun 2008 08:16
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You still would have to ask permission first.

I am Jacks complete lack of surprise.
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FredP
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Posted: 8th Jun 2008 10:16
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Use a Metallica song if you really want to find out...
They will sue you (they like suing their own fans...).
If it's your song do what you want to with it.
If it belongs to someone else you need their permission to use it.Songs are media as well and have licenses that must be followed so you need to check the license of any media before you use it.
...except what you make.You can do whatever you want to with that.

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Deathead
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Posted: 8th Jun 2008 16:25
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Quote: "Songs are media as well and have licenses that must be followed so you need to check the license of any media before you use it.
...except what you make.You can do whatever you want to with that.
"

Yep. Copyright is like a playroom, take another kids toy they will throw a hissy fit. But in this case a law-case.lol


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Seth Black
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Posted: 8th Jun 2008 16:32
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...permission for usage is an absolute must.


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Kerrby
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Posted: 8th Jun 2008 16:49
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Quote: "...permission for usage is an absolute must. "


Thanks Yoda.
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Aaagreen
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Posted: 8th Jun 2008 17:03
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Yoda? If he was Yoda, he would have said:

Quote: "Hmmm, an absolute must permission is."


Please check out my WWII Media Pack 1 FPSC thread... http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=131014&b=3&p=0
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Seth Black
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Posted: 8th Jun 2008 17:50
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...the wit on these boards just astounds.


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Cyborg ART
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Posted: 8th Jun 2008 18:20
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Quote: "Thanks Yoda. "


lol!

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Michael S
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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 00:13
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Yea its best to ask permission first. Also make sure to credit the author.


Wow I havent posted in FPSC Chat in FOREVER!
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rolfy
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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 14:07
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Golden rule...If ya got to ask...dont do it.
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Aertic
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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 15:10
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=Eu3qxeZmBrk

(Not a rick roll may I add but,)
This is digital ph33rs guide on machinema, it also talks about copyrights on music in a part of it, its also worth a watch for cinematics in you're games.


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DarkFact
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Quote: "Golden rule...If ya got to ask...dont do it."


Great advice, rolfy.

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Seth Black
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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 17:54
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@DarkFact,

Huge shout out, Buddy.


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DarkFact
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@Seth:

Thanks bro! LOL How have you been man?

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Seth Black
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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 18:04
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...just scattered Mom with her parents, yesterday.

Tired, man...tired. The end of a very long road.


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bkinsman
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Ok if i read that right then no offence but thats depressing and should be kept to a private forum, i don't think you should really post that on here...

....But despite that i am sorry to hear about your mum.

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metalkill
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It is not legal under any condition to use songs from other artists. I work in the music industry and have used bands in some of my games but got permission from the band and labels. It is not an easy thing to get OK'ed so be very careful. Most labels will not allow it. The best chance you have is if the Artist's OWN their music and are allowed to do what they want with it. Most of the time the Label owns the music and that will than be an issue. Hope this helps.

http://copyrightservice.co.uk/protect/p07_music_copyright

TJ


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Punk13
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Posted: 10th Jun 2008 02:54
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For your information FredP i would be honored to be sued by Metallica
Just kidding, but your right

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Benjamin
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Posted: 11th Jun 2008 18:46
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Quote: "Use a Metallica song if you really want to find out...
They will sue you (they like suing their own fans...)."

Yeah, how dare they sue people for illegally sharing their songs.

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shadow651
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Posted: 11th Jun 2008 20:24
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If it is a small time band, if you ask permission they will probably let you as it gets them attention but if you were to take Metallica(oh God ) for example then they normanly have trigger happy lawyers who will do anything to get as most money from you as humanly possible,


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Aaagreen
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Posted: 11th Jun 2008 20:32
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There's nothing they can do if you ask them before you put it in your game. Ask them, they will reply. Base your actions on their reply.

Please check out my WWII Media Pack 1 FPSC thread... http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=131014&b=3&p=0
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ekeak
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Posted: 12th Jun 2008 16:56
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an excellent solution is to find talented indie song writers, and A LOT of them. Although some of us wouldn't mind a trip to Nashville, USA, the rest would like to go to a free music writing and sharing community, like http://www.splicemusic.com/home/ <<< That one.

Trying to learn.
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ekeak
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and don't forget to ask their permission! and add them in your credits.

Trying to learn.
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Rampage
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Posted: 14th Jun 2008 10:46
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What everyone else said But think about all those youtube videos with Metallica in them


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