Question about copyright: Is this legal for me to do?
I know there is such thing as fair use...you see, I am about to start making a show to put online in a series of "webisodes", and the scripts are quality work (according to my team and some college professors). Therefore, I want a quality soundtrack...is it legal for me to use professional songs in my videos? I have seen even the top subscribed comedians use songs they did not license, and no legal action be taken...I do not seek to make a profit with my show, and I do not intend to use the songs to make my show more popular...and I do realize that if I ever release the show on DVD, song licensing will need to occur. But is it legal for me to use the songs in the show's current state, free and online?
I myself, see no problem with it...
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Jake @ Bangor State Fair July 31, 2011
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