Music For Film, Synchronization

Question 1

What is the standard definition of synchronization rights?

Answer 1

Music for moving visual images

Question 2

What is the classification for a song written specifically for a film?

Answer 2

Work for hire now

Question 3

What is a typical length of a time allocated to a film composer to write an underscore?

Answer 3

4 to 12 weeks

Question 4

How much extra does a film producer have to pay the composer/songwriter for use of a song in a trailer

Answer 4

Nothing

Question 5

Who pays for the recording budget for a song written for a film?

Answer 5

Film producer

Question 6

How much is the mechanical license rate for a previously recorded song used in a film, but not released on a soundtrack?

Answer 6

Nothing

Question 7

What is one item that will not dictate the amount of money paid to a songwriter for a preexisting song?

Answer 7

The popularity of the actors performing the song

Question 8

Which item would you not find on a film or tv cue sheet?

Answer 8

Recording producer

Question 9

The film producer obtains rights in exchange for the synchronization fee. What two types of rights are they licensing?

Answer 9

Songwriting and sound recording copyrights

Question 10

What warranty of re-recording must the composer agree to when they score music for a movie

Answer 10

That the composer cannot record the music by themselves without permission from the film company

Question 11

What does the term force majeure refer to?

Answer 11

That any unforeseen circumstances (act of god) can allow changes to the contract

Question 12

How does synchronization license last?

Answer 12

As long as the copyright for the film is valid

Question 13

The following is covered every motion picture underscoring contract, except for a provision of

Answer 13

Mechanical license for DVD duplication

Question 14

What is an escalator clause

Answer 14

The portion of the contract which enables payment after certain sales thresholds are met

Question 15

What is the most important credit the composer will receive on the film?

Answer 15

Opening credits

Question 16

Which of the following is not included on a film or television cue sheet

Answer 16

Credits due to the performers

Question 17

If a songwriter is seeking to place music with a music supervisor, which of the following should they avoid?

Answer 17

Include bio, picture and recording in the promo pack

Question 18

Who pays for the recording of a movie score

Answer 18

Composer

Question 19

Which of the following is not included in a warranty in a film composer contract?

Answer 19

A clause restricting the film composer’s ability to re-record for 3 to 5 years

Question 20

How much is the mechanical license rate for a film score that is pressed onto a DVD?

Answer 20

Nothing

Question 21

How often does the film producer need to meet with the composer?

Answer 21

At reasonable intervals while composing, and as the film’s editing commences

Question 22

What term would describe a short-form video?

Answer 22

A music video

Question 23

What is considered spotting the film?

Answer 23

Finding where the musical cues are in the film

Question 24

Which of the following would not be a part of the duties for a music supervisor?

Answer 24

Hire orchestral members to perform on the film score