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Are you worried about copyright while uploading cover songs in YouTube ?

Well you don't need to worry about that. Few years ago, Music companies used to launch their Songs/Albums just through Cassette, CD/DVD, etc. And as soon as internet took over and YouTube became the powerful medium of sharing Songs/Videos worldwide, Music companies also changed their way of selling/promoting their products. Now they also upload their songs on their Official YouTube channel and monetize it. By monetizing the song, they will be paid by YouTube based on their ads impression(per click). On the other side we can also see that Cover Versions are also trending on YouTube. What is Cover Version ? Re-created version of Original Song is called as Cover Version. Any individual can re-create the song in his own voice or music.  So does that mean we can upload our Cover Version on YouTube ? Yes. But as you are re-creating the original version and Music companies protect their songs by copyrighting them which refrains anyone to use it and make money out of it without t...

How to make a cover song - Part 2 - Setting Up Lights, Camera, Video Shooting & Editing

In my previous post you saw the process of making a track. Now I will show you how to shoot & edit video for your cover song. As you all are aware that presentation matters a lot. You cannot just sit back relax after making a song and assume that your task is done. You have to shoot a proper video for your cover song to get the attention you need. Earlier even I used to put slideshow on my cover songs with my random photos. This is not good. Then one of my friend suggested me to buy a DSLR and start shooting HD Video. So let me break down whole process into three steps again: 1) Setting up Camera, Lights & Background 2) Shooting Video 3) Video Editing 1) Setting up Camera, Lights & Background For recording HD Video I purchased Nikon D5200 DSLR. It cost around 27000 INR at that time. Its a pretty decent camera and fulfill all my needs. You really don't have to purchase an expensive DSLR . This one can also serve your purpose. Then I felt that Kit lens woul...