What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
I paid to have some demos made of songs I wrote. The producer has granted me permission (via email) to sell the sound recordings. The two singers have granted permission as well, although one wants some extra money upfront. I don't know what agreement the musicians have with the producer--he did not indicate that they were due any royalties, but that their pay might have to be upgraded to Union Scale Pay (representing the change from demos to finished recordings).
Do emails constitute sufficient permission for me to sell these recordings? Or do I need the producer and singers to sign a legal document? If so, is there a standard document I can purchase, or do I need to hire a lawyer to do this?
Finally, the producer did mention producer's points, esp. if the sales were significant, more than a couple thousand. What constitutes producer's points? How many points would be standard/reasonable? I'm sure this needs to be agreed upon before anything is made available for sale.
Thanks!
I paid to have some demos made of songs I wrote. The producer has granted me permission (via email) to sell the sound recordings. The two singers have granted permission as well, although one wants some extra money upfront. I don't know what agreement the musicians have with the producer--he did not indicate that they were due any royalties, but that their pay might have to be upgraded to Union Scale Pay (representing the change from demos to finished recordings).
Do emails constitute sufficient permission for me to sell these recordings? Or do I need the producer and singers to sign a legal document? If so, is there a standard document I can purchase, or do I need to hire a lawyer to do this?
Finally, the producer did mention producer's points, esp. if the sales were significant, more than a couple thousand. What constitutes producer's points? How many points would be standard/reasonable? I'm sure this needs to be agreed upon before anything is made available for sale.
Thanks!