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The RIAA thinks you are a criminal
Written by David Tames on December 11, 2007
Filed Under Copyright, Music, New Media
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Have you ever made a copy of a CD you own onto your computer so you can listen to it in iTunes or your iPod? Well, going after Jammie Thomas was just the tip of the iceberg, now the RIAA claims that making a copy of a CD you own onto your computer is illegal. This goes too far. A ridiculous,...  Continue Reading...

Moby makes free music available to independent filmmakers
Written by David Tames on November 28, 2007
Filed Under Copyright, Filmmaking, Music
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Moby has made a nice collection of tracks available at mobygratis.com which can be licensed without a fee for use by independent and non-profit filmmakers, film students, anyone who needs free music for their independent, non-profit film, video, or short. Take a listen, there are some really...  Continue Reading...

A soundtrack for the movie of your mind
Written by David Tames on August 30, 2007
Filed Under Art, Filmmakers, Filmmaking, Films, Music
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Last year filmmaker Todd Verow asked Colin Owens to write a film score to run 84 minutes concurrent with an experimental film made from 10 second clips of mobile phone video. The result of this work is Hooks to the Left, Colin’s most emotional, complex, and provocative music to date. ...  Continue Reading...