Originally Posted by Chuck Engels  (vi)
When I edit a Wedding Video, I am acting on behalf of the Bride and Groom to produce a video of their event. I am provided the music for their personal use, they are not using the music commercially. I am sorry if you don't agree with me but that's the way it is. I do not shoot weddings, I only edit them. I get paid for editing the video, that's it. They can have whatever music they want as far as I'm concerned, they won't be selling the DVDs. |
It's not the camera guy's concern as to what music the editor uses anyway...
The point here is that YOU are using the music for commercial gain. It is YOU who is providing the content, basically selling music that you have no right too. That is the illegal part. The Bride and Groom have nothing to do with the music rights of a video put together for them. As the content provider, it is you who must adhere to copyright law.
If you use copyrighted music without the correct licence, and charge for your service, you are breaking the law. The only way around this is for you to work for free.