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cables
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Posted: 16 December 2008 at 11:31am \| IP Logged

I'm hoping to transfer all my Cambridge videos to DVD over the Christmas holiday. As I used a digital camera, I don't expect the sound quality to be particularly high (I was disappointed when I played it through the computer). I've only got seven songs and am hoping to add more when they play Yorkshire in the new year.

Would it be legal for me to distribute copies of this DVD to members of this forum? Please note I'm talking about postage only: I'm not a bootlegger!

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Posted: 16 December 2008 at 12:11pm \| IP Logged

What a fine fellow you are...!

Not sure if the band will like it though - they have their own footage they may wish to release to raise much needed funds

cables
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Posted: 16 December 2008 at 1:06pm \| IP Logged

I'm hoping one of the band will answer this thread. If they say no, the answer's no. I'll only go ahead if the band agree. Remember, I did get agreement from Banksy before I put any videos on YouTube.

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Posted: 16 December 2008 at 9:48pm \| IP Logged

I am sure those of us that would like your DVD will also be happy to buy any "official DVD" released at a later date by the band.

No drinking over Xmas. I wouldn't you to accidentally copy anything unintentionally

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Posted: 16 December 2008 at 11:08pm \| IP Logged

Oh my goodness, this is a tricky one!!!

Legally even if a product is given away you still need to apply for a license from MCPS, in the case of a DVD strangely enough it is called a DVD1. Then a percentage is levied on the perceived value (in the case of a freebie) which gets distributed via the network of publishers etc. Even with our own products on our own label we have to go through the same loop, eventually receiving back most of the money we sent off in the first place!

Nearly all ATF songs are published by IQ Music Ltd and that contract will remain in place for the forseeable future. Our new song(s) and Rob's songs are currently unpublished therefore, with permission, they can be distributed privately without having to pay MCPS.

Practically I personally think this is a great way of lifting interest in the band and if we were nor published then I would have no objection. However, I would not want to encourage anyone to technically break the law or upset the excellent relationship both Andy P and I have with IQ Music therefore it's a no I'm afraid.

Regardless I do hope that clarifies the situation??!!

cables
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Posted: 17 December 2008 at 7:59am \| IP Logged

It clarifies it perfectly, thanks. As I said earlier, if the band says no, the answer's no.

Apologies to anyone who was looking forward to a free DVD.

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Posted: 17 December 2008 at 2:57pm \| IP Logged

I ll give a tenner to AIDTF for that dvd you did of plants in your own garden....you know the one with the roses etc.....and should any other material creep onto it.....know what I mean.......

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Posted: 17 December 2008 at 6:15pm \| IP Logged

Hey Cables, I would like a 2007/8 season review
of Prescot Cables FC on DVD including the FA vase 2nd
round match at Cambridge Moon FC - great game end to end
stuff - It took me higher - and the floodlights well
they were definitely Bright Lights - You know what I
mean

Edited by Timestar - 17 December 2008 at 6:18pm

starflight
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Posted: 17 December 2008 at 9:15pm \| IP Logged

Were you filled with Joy?

Nah... that was terrible. I'm gone. :p

kevin
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Posted: 17 December 2008 at 9:56pm \| IP Logged

Banksy wrote:

However, I would not want to encourage anyone to technically break the law or upset the excellent relationship both Andy P and I have with IQ Music therefore it's a no I'm afraid.

Does that mean that the initial publishing deal was with the individual writers or with ATF as a group?

Edited by kevin - 17 December 2008 at 9:56pm

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