Copyright

This post is vital as it will allow the group to identify and understand the purpose of copyright in the music industry. This will be achieved by carrying out research regarding copyright laws and how they are used in the industry. It will also be related to examples of music videos where the regulations have been put in place.

The copyright law is a legal regulation that prevents individuals from being credited for work that is not theirs. It prevents individuals from using or potentially copying work without consent from the individual or company that produced it.It gives the creator exclusive rights such as the ability to perform the work, as well as to be credited for it financially. It can be applicable to any form of an idea such as film,music video etc.

When filming a video to an already existing song,copyright must be applied for. This is because if the video made was of a poor quality, it may have a negative impact on the artist/ record label. Therefore the record label must be aware that a video to a song released by them will be created. Copyright also ensures that the artist is mentioned and so credit isn't taken for the song itself. 

In regards to 'Impossible' by James Arthur, the record label is Syco which has the email; syco.prod@gmail.com. An email applying for copyright was sent on the 27th September 2013 at 12:38 as seen in the snapshot below. This was done in order to avoid our production being interrupted by not receiving permission to use the song selected. 

We are still awaiting a response from the record company however also aim to re-send the email multiple times to assure that as much as possible is done to gain permission. The record label will therefore be contacted again in the hope of receiving a response.