How to add sound to amateur films (1954)

discs is readily granted on payment of the appropriate fee. This can be arranged through the Sound Film Music Bureau Ltd., 29 Maddox Street, London, W.l. Their fees depend on the film gauge (standard or substandard), on the type of film (commercial; advertising; or non-commercial, non-theatric), and on the countries in which it is to be shown. Most amateur films would be classed as sub-standard gauge, non-commercial, nontheatric films. For these, separate licences are not available for specific countries and you can get only a world licence. The fee for this is considerable: 30s. for each 30 seconds (or part thereof) use of each record. Fortunately, the Institute of Amateur Cinematographers has negotiated greatly reduced rates for its members Before you reproduce in public any music dubbed as above, you must see that the performance is covered by a licence from the Performing Rights Society. The fees payable will be on the scale already outlined for the playing of "live" commercial discs, but in this instance you will not also require a licence from the Phonographic Performance Limited. You must not reproduce in public the special discs intended for re-recording unless you have first obtained permission from the publishers. Such permission is readily granted, but you may be asked for a fee. You must, of course, also see that the performance is covered by a licence from the Performing Rights Society. Arrangements for Amateurs The above formalities may appear alarmingly complex and certainly the fees for re-recording are higher than most amateurs can afford. Special arrangements made by the Institute of Amateur Cinematographers simplify procedure for members of the Institute, however, and enable them to 140