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    Aug 15, 2005, 10:01 PM
    Copyright Law Re: Music usage
    I have a question about use of music in personal histories. If I shoot video of a family member or other individual performing a copyrighted song (such as Happy Birthday, or a wedding song) do I need to be concerned about getting legal clearance for the use of the music if the final video is only for the personal use of the family? Also, what if a copyrighted piece of music happens to be playing in the background as I am filming a video? Do I need to be concerned about getting legal clearance to use that video in a personal history for family use only?
    Thanks for any help or direction you are able to provide in answering this question.
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    Aug 15, 2005, 10:44 PM
    What country do you live in?
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    Aug 16, 2005, 05:05 AM
    If you are in the U.S. as long as it is for PERSONAL use, will not be distributed, and will not be publicly displayed, you do not need permission.
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