#11 Copyrighting! (Because I have some song ideas I want to use...)

 What is copyright? 

The definition of copyright is the exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same. [Oxford Languages]

In simple terms, it is the right to something you own. Copyright is there to ensure the authors of that work/text is credited and rewarded for their work. 

Although, there are different forms of copyright apart from songs, such as business names, titles of movies, and slogans. 

So, what can I do? 

For projects such as these, almost all songs are available, due to the Fair Use Doctrine. [Hehe I can use my favorite songs]. One benefit I have is that I enjoy particular vintage songs, so some of my favorites are most likely in public domain. (you can call me a grandma I don't mind). 

Apart from that, the easy way to go is use copyright- free music. (but I do not feel like having my final project feel like a Youtube kids unboxing video...so we are going work).

If I feel like spending some cash (that I do not have), to use certain songs, I can buy specific licenses that pertain to how I want to use the copyrighted music. This is a plan C (or more like Z...), since I am sure I would not be arrested for my song choice, but in the event needed, I will purchase a license to use the song (because I neeed my Temptations -- the BAND, not SINS)

How will these songs be utilized in my video? 

One song that has been in my mind to use is "I Know I'm Losing You" by the Temptations. Its upbeat nature shields the lyrics of the song, which are genuinely sad. The theme of this song is love unrequited/knowing the love between the two is slipping. The collision of positive and negative is exactly what I am trying to portray in my film intro, the stringing of your heart. 

One younger song, that is lovey "dovey", is a Wink and A Smile by Harry Connick Jr. (1993), it has recently sparked my interest, because it resonates with myself (and my relationship). It all started because of a joke my boyfriend made on our 1-year celebration that I cannot wink for my life. (I sadly tried and ended up blinking thinking I actually did wink); but I have a great smile [:)]. So, in conclusion, he is the "wink" and I am the "smile". Leading to the song being a perfect second choice for the intro. 

Ok now for the actual use, it will be used throughout the film intro, initially in the first minute the song is purely in the background in the montage of the couple having great fun (with some clips of the girl by herself), then as the video transitions/cuts to the girl on the bed, she gets up and cuts off the song from her radio (another idea: she says Alexa stop). So instead of the song encapsulating her life, she despises the song because of what it reminds her of. (dang :(, no more smile...)