We all know that the way to get a thread to reach into the 100+ response category is to mention copyright. This topic is so obtuse and complex (and unworkable) that it generates high passion all around.
I've come across a new service called Zoom, which supposedly will sell "credits" for roughly $4 ("the cost of a latte"--hmmm...). In turn, a credit will cover the use of a song for up to 25 copies ($.16 per song per DVD). Aimed mostly at wedding videographers, the whole idea is that now everyone uses copyrighted music illegally, simply because there is no workable way otherwise. Zoom figures that copyright owners would rather have a small chunk of change than nothing at all and a bad reputation for going after the little guy.
Only problem I see is that for many years there will be a very limited inventory, and some stuff will probably never be on the Zoom list. Still, I guess it's better than nothing.
EDIT:
I'm hoping I'm reading the FAQ correctly. If the Zoom people are suggesting that each instance of a song on a single DVD will cost $4, then they are nuts.
I've come across a new service called Zoom, which supposedly will sell "credits" for roughly $4 ("the cost of a latte"--hmmm...). In turn, a credit will cover the use of a song for up to 25 copies ($.16 per song per DVD). Aimed mostly at wedding videographers, the whole idea is that now everyone uses copyrighted music illegally, simply because there is no workable way otherwise. Zoom figures that copyright owners would rather have a small chunk of change than nothing at all and a bad reputation for going after the little guy.
Only problem I see is that for many years there will be a very limited inventory, and some stuff will probably never be on the Zoom list. Still, I guess it's better than nothing.
EDIT:
I'm hoping I'm reading the FAQ correctly. If the Zoom people are suggesting that each instance of a song on a single DVD will cost $4, then they are nuts.