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    Are Generic Ringtones Copyrighted?

    Hey guys, Just wondering if generic ringtones for mobile phones are copyrighted? I assume the "standard" Nokia and Apple ones would be. What do people generally do when they need to have someone answering a call? Thanks in advance.
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    Writing Your Own Music Clearance

    Hey guys, When clearing music from an unsigned band do you still need seperate sync and master use licences? The agreement has been for festival use only and I want the contract to be as simple as possible. Would something like ... I (composer/songwriter) give permission for the song titled...
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    Requesting a Music Clearance from a Record Label

    Hi guys, I'm currently trying to secure the rights for two songs from medium-sized independent US labels for a feature I'll be shooting later this year. I've heard "festival rights" mentioned here and there, but did a search and couldn't find anything relevant. I'd be happy to accept festival...
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    How old/experienced were you when you made your first feature?

    Hi guys, For those of you who have made a feature, I'm curious how old you were and what level of experience you had behind you. Feel free to elaborate on how long it took you, festival experiences, etc. I'd be interested to hear about people's experiences. As for me, I'm 23 and will be...
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    First Feature - Pre-production

    Hi guys, I'll be shooting my first feature in Sept/Oct this year and was looking for some advice on the best way to make my way through the thousands of things that need to be organised before shooting begins. A little bit of background info ... I'll be working with a very small crew: myself...
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    Clothing brands copyrighted?

    Hi, I'm planning on having a Celtics Starter Jacket in my film. If I don't show the NBA or Starter logo, will this be okay? Is it the same with cars? Thanks in advance.
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    Basic White Balance Question

    Hi! A simple question I'm sure somebody will know the answer to ... If I'm shooting in a room with a significant amount of daylight coming through a window and am using a set of redheads as lights, do I white balance with the lights on or just with the natural light? Thanks in advance guys.
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    Help needed for effect on Final Cut Pro

    Hi guys, I'm a very inexperienced editor and was after some help for an effect I wanted to create using FCP. There's a scene with a couple in their bedroom talking. Behind them is a photo of them when they were younger. I was hoping to zoom in towards the photograph until it fills the frame...
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    How to film someone getting hit by a car from POV of inside the car?

    Hey guys, It's my first post here and I've been reading these forums for a while - very impressed and a great wealth of knowledge to draw upon. I was wondering if anyone knew any techniques to film a person getting hit by a car, from a POV inside the car? The camera would be sitting in the...
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