Pretty much since the inception of YouTube, using copyrighted music on the platform has been tricky terrain to navigate. As creators, we hear an awesome song that we love and naturally, we want to use it in our video because it’s just right. But to do that, you need the right permission. When you use copyrighted music without permission to do so on your YouTube videos, you’ll notice that very quickly, you’ll receive a YouTube content ID claim. But what is YouTube Content ID? And how can you protect against this from happening on your own YouTube videos? Today, we’ll take a look at all of this ..read more

Music licensing in films is essential for two reasons. First of all it protects you, the filmmaker, from any potential legal harm. Secondly, it’s correctly rewarding and acknowledging music artists for their hard work. On the other hand, if you don’t understand the business of music rights clearance, you may well open yourself up to legal damages, as well as a loss of reputation and connections. Of course, in order to acquire popular songs and well-known music, you’ll need a good budget, as well as some basic knowledge of how to get music rights and the landscape of music licensing fees. Alter ..read more

TLDR:  Music plays a pivotal role in filmmaking, shaping both emotional and narrative impact. Understanding music licensing is important for any filmmaker wishing to save themselves crucial time and energy. Depending on the type of project you’re working on, the distribution channels and the potential for future success, you’re going to need a specific music license. One of the key things to consider is the future expansion of your project and how that may change the music license requirements. Picking the right music for your film is a crucial part of the filmmaking process. However, i ..read more

If you’re a filmmaker, videographer or any sort of creator involved with the moving image, then the chances are you’ve encountered music licensing at some point or another. Without music, our films and videos simply aren’t finished – they don’t have anywhere near the same impact. But of course, we can’t just pick a music track we like and use it in our edit. We need permission and the rights to do so.  When an artist grants permission for others to use their music in media and performances (including films, TV shows, commercials, video games, streaming, live performances), this is music l ..read more

Using a combination of digital and Super 8 film, partners Justin and Steph Ziebell (American Rose Films) travel the world creating one-of-a-kind wedding films that feel like your favorite home movies. Hear more from Justin on what sparked their interest in filmmaking, their essentials for authentic storytelling, and why they turn to Musicbed to provide the right music for their films. Musicbed: What sparked your passion for filmmaking/storytelling? Justin Ziebell: Our passion for storytelling has always been rooted in preserving memories & nostalgia. It can be traced back to our teenage ye ..read more

Filmmaker, gaffer, and colorist Jared Paul transports his audience to every scene through the use of light and color. Read his interview below to learn more about what sparked his interest in filmmaking, the importance of music in his films, and why he turns to Musicbed for the right music to elevate his work. Musicbed: What sparked your passion for filmmaking/storytelling?  Jared Paul: As a kid, I had some exposure to the world of filmmaking. I distinctly remember being fascinated by a crane/camera operator named Raffael at a live event when I was around 8 years old. Seeing him in action ..read more

Effortlessly blending VFX, FPV, and Motion Design, LA-based director Mitchell Mullins has created abstract, futuristic work for global brands like Adobe, Porsche, and others. Read his interview below to learn more about what keeps him inspired, his advice for new filmmakers, and why he utilizes Musicbed to find the right music for his films. Musicbed: What sparked your passion for filmmaking/storytelling?  Mitchell Mullins: Movies can take us to another world; like many other six-year-olds, I was captivated by the idea that I could live there. My curiosity got the best of me, so I began s ..read more

Filmmaker/professional scooter athlete Jon Reyes shares his helpful tutorials and high-energy adventures with almost one million subscribers worldwide. Read his interview below to hear more about what keeps him inspired, his favorite projects to date, and why he turns to Musicbed for the right high-energy music for his videos. Musicbed: What sparked your passion for filmmaking/storytelling? Jon Reyes: I’ve always lived by memories. Remembering the best times in life just gives me motivation to make more. Being able to document some of those memories through filmmaking is an opportunity I can’t ..read more

Using a combination of digital and Super 8 film, partners Justin and Steph Ziebell (American Rose Films) travel the world creating one-of-a-kind wedding films that feel like your favorite home movies. Hear more from Justin on what sparked their interest in filmmaking, their essentials for authentic storytelling, and why they turn to Musicbed to provide the right music for their films. Musicbed: What sparked your passion for filmmaking/storytelling? Justin Ziebell: Our passion for storytelling has always been rooted in preserving memories & nostalgia. It can be traced back to our teenage ye ..read more

Whether he’s shooting commercials or music videos for artists like the Chainsmokers, Jeremiah Davis, aka That One Blond Kid, centers his entire creative process around music. Hear more from the filmmaker on what sparked his interest in filmmaking, his favorite projects to date, and how he utilizes Musicbed to find the right songs for his films.  Musicbed: But what sparked my passion for filmmaking and storytelling? Jeremiah Davis: I started when I was 15-16 and I was helping my brother make videos. What really sparked my passion for it was working with my brother who was my best friend an ..read more