I’m a video content producer on Youtube and I struggle with finding the right music, fortunately I have come across some interesting tracks on AudioJungle but I’m confused about the licenses.
Which license would I need to purchase to use a single song in multiple videos?
My content is non-commercial if that is of any relevance.
Depends on the nature of your videos, if they can be considered a series:
Answers: What is a single application?
Do I need a separate license each time I use an item in a series?
No. You only need to purchase the item once per series.
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What constitutes a series (eg TV series, webisodes, or a magazine with monthly editions)?
To be considered a series, all things in the series (eg episode,
edition) must be connected, and be released within 1 year of the first
installment. There is also a maximum of 52 episodes or editions within
the series.
Example: A 12 episode TV series that starts in
December and ends in July would only require a single license. A YouTube
series that releases an episode every week (52 total) would only need
to purchase a license once every year. A magazine that releases an
edition every other month would need to purchase a license once every
year.
Additionally, there really isn’t a multi-use license for music, but there are multi-use licenses for sound effects and videos.
http://audiojungle.net/licenses/terms/regular
http://audiojungle.net/licenses/music
I’m producing a visual novel “style” video series which will release in episodes.
If I understand you correctly I can use a single license for up to 52 episodes for as long as a year.
Also is the 1 year time period based on the first installment of a series or date of purchase?
Sounds like you should be covered.
“To be considered a series, all things in the series (eg episode, edition) must be connected, and be released within 1 year of the first installment.”
I believe the year would start from whenever you upload your first video.
Excellent, thanks for your quick and informative answers!
Sounds like I’m all set for my project, thanks very much!
This seems very interesting @SerriniaCorp - I’d love to see the final product! My brother is an author as well and is trying out some things to promote his work - do you plan on promoting it on Youtube or Vimeo? Keep us all updated here at Envato! - Adam