The document discusses contacting an artist to request permission to use their song in a music video. It explains that permission is needed to avoid copyright issues. It describes reaching out to the artist through email, Facebook, and a physical letter sent to the artist's record label. Screenshots are provided of the messages sent through these channels. The document concludes by saying the creator will update on any responses received and is now waiting for a reply.
1. Contacting the artist to seek permission to use there song Hello For our music video we have to have a music track playing in the background, the reason for this is that with out music it would not be a music video and more of a video. So in order for us to use our chosen music track we have to seek permission from the artist and record company to use the music track because it will be coverers by copyright and if found out I could be fined mega money which as a 17 year old I do not have. So to make sure I have tried to contact the artist in three ways by Email, Facebook and by letter. These three ways are to make sure that the artist know I want to use there song and hopefully give me permission. If I get no reply from the artist I will assume that they do not mind me using there song. Below shows screen shots and pictures of the three methods.
4. Email The above screen shots shows an email to Columbia records requesting permission to use the offsprings song the kids aren't alright. Columbia records are the producers for the offsprings, I was going to write an email to the offspring but I was unable to find an email address.
6. Letter I have written a letter on Word to send to Columbia records and the offspring, I was unable to find an address for the offspring so I have sent there letter to Columbia records but I have wrote for the attention of the Offspring to make sure they know the Letter is for them. They will be sent out tomorrow morning but first class post, and then I will wait for a reply. Below is a screen shot of the letter that will be sent out tomorrow morning. Conclusion Ok so that is all I can really do for the moment and I will keep you posted if I get any confirmation of receiving any of the forms of contact and I will also keep you posted on the outcome. All I can do is wait. I hope you have enjoyed reading my blog post on seeking permission for the artist and I hope it has been of some help to you Jack