Holy Harry
Well-known member
Just getting up and running here and find that I'm getting a lot of work producing DVD's of performances by Dance Companies and Musicians etc. Usually I'm asked to make about 20 copies so everyone involved gets a copy and they can use them to apply for funding. I charge a rate for producing one DVD which covers acquiring footage, post production and design, and then agree a bulk rate for an agreed amount of DVD's produced after that.
Invariably, after a good gig, members of the audience come up to me asking if they can buy a copy and I usualy refer them back to the company producing the show. Thing is... if I sell directly to the public, I could charge a lot more for the DVD's. And if I advertised at the gig, I could make more again.
I know I just need to clear it with my clients beforehand... but before I get down to it with any of them.. I'd love to know how you more experienced folk handle it.
And also... do I automaticaly have copywrite on the DVD's I produce. If there is no contract, am I free to use the footage for my own marketing without seeking permission?
Thanks!
Invariably, after a good gig, members of the audience come up to me asking if they can buy a copy and I usualy refer them back to the company producing the show. Thing is... if I sell directly to the public, I could charge a lot more for the DVD's. And if I advertised at the gig, I could make more again.
I know I just need to clear it with my clients beforehand... but before I get down to it with any of them.. I'd love to know how you more experienced folk handle it.
And also... do I automaticaly have copywrite on the DVD's I produce. If there is no contract, am I free to use the footage for my own marketing without seeking permission?
Thanks!