Musical Artist Release for Use of Likeness

Obtain a release from a musician or vocalist whose performance is contained on a master recording with this Musical Artist Release of Performance on Masters.

• The artist grants the record company and related parties (distributors, advertisers, affiliates, etc) the perpetual right to use the masters in any manner they see fit.
• The artist waives the right to any claims for payment or royalties with respect to the musical performance(s) contained in the masters.
• The file includes a section to be completed if the artist is a minor (under 18 years of age).
• This is a generic release form which is not country-specific and can be used by record producers anywhere.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable.

Record producers can write up Recording Contracts for musical artists with this downloadable template which can be used in the United States and Canada.

• The contract sets out the terms agreed to by the parties for the production and distribution of a master to be recorded by the artist.
• All expenses will be paid by the record company and reimbursed from gross income from sales of the record.
• Both parties share artistic control for the recording.
• The record company will provide session musicians as needed.
• The artist assigns to the record company all of its right and title in the recording and the material recorded, with an option to purchase the rights back.
• The artist agrees to actively promote the record through live appearances.
• Independent studios need the same kinds of contracts that major labels have. Why pay huge legal fees when you can buy this Recording Contract template, download it and customize it to suit your needs?
• Available in MS Word format.
• Can be used in both Canada and the USA.

Prepare a Royalty Agreement between a musical artist and a record producer in connection with producing master recordings.

• The artist agrees to pay the producer a percentage of the artist's royalties on sales of recordings derived from the masters, as payment for the producer's services in recording and creating the masters.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable to meet your needs.
• This is a generic form that can be used almost anywhere.
• Buy the form once, it's yours to use as often as required.

Before you produce that video for your client, draw up an agreement for them to sign with this template Video Production Contract.

• The contract contains alternate provisions with respect to the script, depending on whether the producer or the client will be providing the script.
• The producer will supply all cast, crew, and production staff and equipment.
• The client must approve the production budget before production begins. The client may increase, but not decrease, the amount of the approved budget.
• The producer is responsible for all post-production, and will deliver the completed video to the client within a reasonable time after production is completed.
• If the shooting goes over schedule or over budget, the producer will consult with the client to come up with a workable solution.
• The producer's liability is limited to the amount actually paid by the client.

You can use the Video Production Contract for musical artists, PSAs, educational videos, and all your other video clients. It's affordable and customizable.