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greetings fellow members
so I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction with this issue. When working with a library and a deal is struck there is a contract (usually) laying down whatever the terms are. But...and this is my question, lets say you do work for a Production House directly that uses your music in a Commercial, Local or other wise, How are the terms set up in that situation, and if its too hard to give an answer maybe someone can post a link of information in that direction
as always
thanks in advance
andy

Would also love to see other more seasoned composers answer this, but AFAIK, you get an 'upfront' fee, and it is usually like a signed track with a non exclusive publisher, unless stated otherwise. So you could probably shop your cue elsewhere. I am not sure about royalties or 'cue sheets' though.

From what I've seen, most supervisors and production companies will provide you a contract as they're the ones who know what their budget is for a particular show. Once you get a contract then it's up to you to decide if it's worth it or not.

On the other hand, I do know a composer who once had to provide his own contract to an editor for an album of songs. He had his lawyer draw up that contract.