Copyright.

Before going ahead and using the song Stay Awake by Example, we had to seek copyright permission this will help us ensure our music video is created legally. Applying for copyright permission is vital and the reason for this is it makes sure nobody can use certain songs which is owned by a record label, if they was too steal the song they could potentially make money of the song when it isn't theres. Applying for copyright permission made the record label aware what we was using he song and also what we was using it for too, we're not using it for any other reason than an educational project meaning there'll be no money made off the song. Copyright permission has to be seeked pretty much by everyone who hasn't originally sung the song, DJ's often have to apply for copyright permission as they're frequently mixing too songs together and producing the work, another example is when artists would like to sing and re-release a song that has previously already happened even if changes aren't made overall. If copyright isn't allowed and someone goes ahead anyway and makes adjustments to a song or re-releases they can be sued for breaking the law.

To go about asking for Copyright we did the following: We researched the artist and what label they was signed to, we then discovered that Example was signed to the label Ministry Of Sound. We decided that finding their website and contact details would be a good idea as we could then contact them and request permission, there wasn't a phone number or email address however there was a page where you could send them any queries you may have, we asked for permission this way and gave our contact details so they could reply to us with an answer.

The  email we sent is shown below and we sent this to Ministry Of Sound:

Dear Copyright Holder,

We are A-Level students and we are writing to request your permission to use one of the latest tracks by Example. The track we wish to use is Stay Awake.

With your permission, this task would be used in our current A-Level Media Studies project, which involves creating a music video to a popular music track, as well as producing an album and a magazine advert for the artist.

If we received your permission, this track would ONLY be used in an educational context and be viewed by our media class, our teacher and the OCR exam board moderator. It would not be realised to a large audience.

The artist and your company would of course be fully recognised throughout pre-production and the final video itself. A copyright notice with wording supplied by you can be included in the records of the project. If this is required, please send full details.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Carrie Dwyer

Nicole Nancholas

Georgia Wetherill