Got a placement!

[Casey H]

Hi allI placed the backing track to "Physical World" in a small indie film for $100 and credit. 2 things:Never overlook smaller opportunities unless you are already very successful and making a living in this business. (e.g. you don't need/want the credit or small fee)... Always have a copy of the backing tracks to your songs. They are often very pitchable for film/TV. As a matter of fact, when I was a TAXI member, I had a number of forwards with backing tracks. Casey

[spariam]

Very cool, Casey. Congrats. Good points - those smaller opportunities can add up...I got some extra money for providing underscore mixes for some tunes I placed with a library - it didn't double my income, but it was enough to make it worth my while. --dougQuote:Hi allI placed the backing track to "Physical World" in a small indie film for $100 and credit. 2 things:Never overlook smaller opportunities unless you are already very successful and making a living in this business. (e.g. you don't need/want the credit or small fee)... Always have a copy of the backing tracks to your songs. They are often very pitchable for film/TV. As a matter of fact, when I was a TAXI member, I had a number of forwards with backing tracks. Casey

[roughly]

Congrats Casey on the placement. Both good points as well!

[Casey H]

Quote:Very cool, Casey. Congrats. Good points - those smaller opportunities can add up...--dougThanks Doug! The "adding up" is not financial , at least not for me. It's getting out there, making contacts, building up a credits resume, and self-satisfaction. Casey

[spariam]

Quote:Thanks Doug! The "adding up" is not financial , at least not for me. It's getting out there, making contacts, building up a credits resume, and self-satisfaction. CaseyExactly!Though a little extra cash so I can take my wife out to dinner doesn't hurt...those are "points" that add up too

[Casey H]

Quote:Quote:Thanks Doug! The "adding up" is not financial , at least not for me. It's getting out there, making contacts, building up a credits resume, and self-satisfaction. CaseyExactly!Though a little extra cash so I can take my wife out to dinner doesn't hurt...those are "points" that add up too Ha! Unfortunately my wife is well too aware of how much I spent vs. how much I made in music!!! LOL!!!cAsEy

[spariam]

Quote:Quote:Exactly!Though a little extra cash so I can take my wife out to dinner doesn't hurt...those are "points" that add up too Ha! Unfortunately my wife is well too aware of how much I spent vs. how much I made in music!!! LOL!!!cAsEy Shhhh!

[matto]

Congrats Casey...I agree that smaller opps can add up. In the beginning it may not be financially...but you have to start somewhere.Generally in tv/film though, it's much more likely that your income will be made up of many "smaller" placements rather than a few "big" placements. That's why it's important to really build a catalog of material, and give consideration to every opportunity that comes along.matto

[Casey H]

Quote:Congrats Casey...I agree that smaller opps can add up. In the beginning it may not be financially...but you have to start somewhere.Generally in tv/film though, it's much more likely that your income will be made up of many "smaller" placements rather than a few "big" placements. That's why it's important to really build a catalog of material, and give consideration to every opportunity that comes along.mattoSo true, Matto... This one is for an indie film, probably only going as far as a few festivals. Sometimes when I see posts on the boards, I get the feeling that a few folks want something big (either in money or prestige or both) or they don't care (e.g. some "low bar" TAXI leads)... I would have taken this for $0 as I have with others like it, just to get the credit.Thanks Matto and all my friends here for all your support! Casey

[anne]

Congratulations! Those "small" fees add up pretty quickly over time - good advice not to overlook them because of the pay rate; your still getting some money and making contacts by using somthing you already have recorded!