copyright stuff

[jefury]

I hear that if I use classical music in a movie, I don't have to pay the rights.... that is, if I recreate the music myself.

Is this true?

Thanks,

Jeffery

[jefury]

Okay cool.
Thanks Nigel

Jeffery

[Nigel]

First off, I am not an attorney and am not giving any sort of legal advice.

The musical score itself would be open and free for public use. The sheet music may have a copyright and then there is performance rights on top of that......It can all get very sticky. You should be able to find a good book on copyright in Canada at a library.

Good Luck