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synchronization license
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A quick definition of synchronization license:
A synchronization license is a permission given to someone to use a song in a video or movie. It allows them to put the music and the visuals together. This license is important because it ensures that the person using the song is not breaking any copyright laws. It is like asking for permission to use someone else's toy. The synchronization license is a document that shows that the owner of the song has given permission for it to be used in this way.A more thorough explanation:
A synchronization license is a permission granted to reproduce and synchronize a copyrighted musical composition with visual images that are not covered by the musical work's copyright.
- A movie production company obtains a synchronization license to use a popular song in a scene of their film.
- A music video director obtains a synchronization license to use a specific song in their video and synchronize it with the visual images.
The examples illustrate how a synchronization license allows the licensee to use a copyrighted musical composition in a specific visual context, such as a movie or music video. Without this license, the use of the musical work would be considered copyright infringement. The synchronization license grants permission to use the musical work in a specific way, while still protecting the copyright owner's rights.