If a movie is public domain does that mean i can take sounds from it (i.e. music and effects)?
i own alot of old monster movies such as plan 9 from outer space and the blob.Im pretty sure they are public domain as there are 3 no name companies that sell each one lol.For instance they have a cool criterian collection version of the blob but i can also buy a generic no name version for one third the price.
If these movies are public domain can i steal say background music from them?
if a public domain movie has music in it does that automaticaly mean the music is public domain as well?
Never use the word steal.
You might be able to find a place that sells archival footage for cheap. Around here there's a place like that--they've got a ton of stuff from the 40s and 50s, and I think it runs about a dollar a minute (which isn't as expensive as it sounds if you're making a shortfilm). Of course, you could probably find a better deal online, but it's just a suggestion.
But if you've already got a ton of old movies, and want to know if they're PD or not, you could probably find out by contacting the original publishers.
Good luck,
Pooryorik
thanks alot for the advice :D
so the place around where you live?
whats it called?
how do i find out if there one by my residence? :confused:
thanks a ton!
The place I mentioned earlier is called Basement Films. Here's their website:
www.swcp.com/~basefilm/
They're kind of a small business, so I don't know if they have any other locations (again, you could probably find out on their website :D ). If not, you may be able to order clips long distance, or get some advice on where to find what your looking for.
Pooryorik
Most of the movies in the $1 DVD bargain bin you mentioned are indeed out of copyright. To know for sure, check out http://www.archive.org/. They have a bunch of public domain movies and music that you can download and use.
EXCELLENT!
thanks so much for that info :D
I found a ton of old stylized cartoons that have some cool music and effects and they are also public domain.I also am going to download a ton of old movies. :D
There is a private snafu cartoon on there with a raymond scott song on it called powerhouse.Its a wonderfull piece of music but while the cartoon says its public domain i want to make sure i can trust that site.Can i?
thanks everyone!