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videobunch · 11-29-2021, 10:51 AM

I agree with you. If exclusive then yes for sure they should get master cut and un cut. If non exclusive just cut masters but I think this also depends on rights they need ie TV vs internet

Me personally when I buy material, last thing I want to have to do is reedit the material. I own over 15000 DVD titles and that would be a pain to recut each one. If i wanted to go through all of that, I would just have it shot myself.

I get both sides but if i was buying and studio said no I wont give you uncut, it would not affect deal to me but that is Non exclusive only.

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Originally Posted by Contentsupply

If they are buying exclusive rights, then they should get the raw footage to protect themselves.

If they are buying non-exclusive rights, then they have no need or business with the raw footage. The edited version is the final product that they are buying.

By the way, a lot of buyers are under the impression that there is value in the raw footage, and that it could be re-cut as a different version. It is true that the re-cut version can constitute a new copyright, but it is not that easy to make a markedly different re-edit because, believe me, the editor is going to cut everything usable.

Is it exclusive on non exclusive right you sold them?

You alway have the right to choose. If it is worth it and you need the money, give them what they want. If concerned, pass on the deal.

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Originally Posted by ulsxxx

Yes. That's what I offered. I even recut them removing titles and music and other stuff of the edit. Then after going back and forth they send me a contract that stated I needed to give them the raw footage. Just seems super suspect. I asked them why but I won't expect a response til after the holiday if they even respond. That's a deal breaker for me. No raw footage given the ever. I'll be glad to give you a master cut in high resolution, Photoset and 2257 data. That's all that should be needed. Im walking away from money I need but not gonna make bad deductions out of desperation.