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Average price for licensing a track

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EH_DUBS
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long story short entered a contest and used a track under a creative commons license. (basicly you can use them for free as long as you mention the artist).

anyway i emailed him before hand too explained what was gonna happen and said if i won any money off it id hook him up with some.

just wondering whats a fair amount? i dont want to completly rip off the guy he's been stoked on the work i did.

i was thinking maybe $150-200 US.

but i really don't know what a normal price range for this is so anyone that can help me out that would be great
Apr 22 2009 6:57PM
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aoe
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How much money do you have a chance of winning? I'd say like 5-10% of your winnings. 10% if it's a small amount ($1000)  5% if it's a large amount ($10,000+). Keep in mind I don't know industry norms
Apr 22 2009 7:03PM
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EH_DUBS
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i won $3000. but its gonna be taxed 20-40% i dont know how much im actually getting yet
Apr 22 2009 7:12PM
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Willard
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if this is the guy who made the jones soda video it was dope what editing software did you use
Apr 22 2009 7:15PM
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marc_sncl
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yeah just like you said, i'd give him 150 that sounds fair to me.
Apr 26 2009 8:05AM
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dave44
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$300 should be good
Apr 26 2009 8:23AM
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Ryanvdonk
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what kind of song is it? is it on a major record label, or indie or just home produced?
Apr 26 2009 1:32PM
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EH_DUBS
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indie home production. its under a creative commons license so basicly you can use it but they ask for donations if you like their music.

im just wondering what the norm would be too pay him cause he's been a great help
Apr 26 2009 1:40PM
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marc_sncl
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can you post the edit?
Apr 26 2009 2:48PM
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EH_DUBS
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http://www.zooppa.com/ads/jones-redefined/videos/jones-and-light
Apr 26 2009 3:16PM
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miketheskier88
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If youre getting taxed 20%, youd get $2400.. so I'd give him about $250

If youre getting taxed 40% (which fucking sucks if you do), youd get $1200... so I'd give him $120-150

Congrats on winning the contest
Apr 26 2009 8:58PM
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Obsessedwski
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Click for larger imagehere you go. Sick video by the way, I watched it about 20 times and downloaded it I just love the feeling of the commercial it just makes me smile. Kinda reminds me of the Boomdeyada commercial from Discovery.
Apr 27 2009 3:01AM
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4ReeL_
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When you contact the label tell them you are using the song for a school project, sometimes they will let you use it for free.
Apr 27 2009 10:00AM
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EH_DUBS
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he knows what i was using it for. and he dosent have a label hes just a guy who records some tunes. I don't want to not give him anything I want to help him out he's been stoked on what ive been doing and even said i don't have to pay him but I want to be fair.

and to the guy above your post thanks for the compliments haha
Apr 27 2009 10:47AM
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4ReeL_
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then use it for free and buy him a 6 pack and smoke him a bowl
Apr 27 2009 12:53PM
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scratchproteen
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he's trying to say thanks to a friend...cause yes the edit is great...but the song fit it perfect...great job austin! maybe this could get your buddy started too giving him some rep.
Apr 27 2009 1:24PM
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Snowcase
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$250 is a very reasonable amount.
Apr 27 2009 2:57PM
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EH_DUBS
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thanks for all the help guys depending on how much i get i have an idea now. im probably gonna give him 200, 250 if i get some of what there taxing back.
Apr 27 2009 6:20PM
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miketheskier88
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What's the link to the artists page?
Apr 27 2009 9:26PM
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EH_DUBS
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http://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/bert_jerred

super legit guy, if you like his tunes and have a couple bucks lying around in your paypal support him!
Apr 27 2009 10:05PM
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