First of i'm realy new at editing vids and i'm working with a company that requires me to do so from time to time.. and i have some questions when it comes to audio

i use realy simple progrmas like movie maker and i need your help with 2 things:

1st- is it iligal if i use other ppl's songs like famous musics in my videos.. their ultimate destiny is just to be on my company's oficial website and i was wondering if i need author's rights or anything like that..
2nd- can anyone recoment me any website where i can freely download cool soundtracks just for that cool backgound effect =)

thank you twice, peace and love

This link by The Gaffer will help, and put you in the right direction.

http://www.videoforums.co.uk/wedding...ographers.html

1 - yes.
2 - no. my consultancy fees are £100 an hour.
3 - did you lie in the job interview then?


If you are a pro you really should know all this. my advice is dont do anything yet untill you are in the know - you will get your company sued and you may get the sack or be culpable.

Get rights stuff wrong and it can all kick off bigtime.

yes, totally illegal.

you can find loads of royalty free music online that is legal and safe and affordable