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Master Use License
Permission required to use a pre-existing recording of music in a film or video, separate from the synchronization license for the composition.
Work for Hire
An agreement where the creator of a work automatically transfers their rights to the employer or commissioning party.
Clearance
The process of obtaining the rights to use copyrighted or trademarked material in a film or video.
Synchronization License
A license needed to use copyrighted music in a film or video in sync with visual media.
Chain of Title
Legal documentation proving ownership and rights of a film or video, including scripts, trademarks, copyrights, and contracts.
Performance Rights Organization (PRO)
Organizations that track and collect performance royalties on behalf of songwriters and publishers when their music is performed publicly.
Theatrical Release
The distribution of films and videos for public exhibition in theaters before releasing through other media channels, affecting revenue and legal agreements.
Location Release
A legal agreement granting permission to film on private property or use footage of proprietary locations.
Copyright
Copyright law protects original works of authorship, including movies and videos, ensuring creators control the use and distribution of their work.
Talent Release
A form signed by actors and other on-screen talent giving the filmmaker rights to use their image and performance.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
U.S. legislation that addresses the rights and responsibilities of online platforms in relation to copyrighted content on their sites.
Derivative Work
A new work based on or derived from one or more existing works (e.g., a film adaptation of a book).
Product Placement
The inclusion of a brand or product within a film or video, typically as a form of advertising for which the brand pays a fee.
Option Agreement
A contractual agreement in which a producer acquires the right to purchase a screenplay or story after a certain period or fulfill certain conditions.
Public Domain
Works that are no longer under copyright protection and can be used freely by anyone without obtaining permission from the original creator.
Defamation
The act of harming someone's reputation through false statements, which must be avoided in documentaries and other factual content.
Music Royalties
Payments made to songwriters, composers, and recording artists when their music is used commercially in films and videos.
Fair Use Doctrine
Allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.
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