El audiovisual editing and post production work, as well as the results obtained from these, depend to a great extent on the musical selection used.
Although for many it involves a headache, the search and choice of the best music for videos, it doesn't have to be a complicated task.
When money counts
Depending on what you want to do, but especially the budget that is available, the options are varied.
In advertising or television videos, there are usually facilities to hire musicians to compose and perform original music. The purchase of licenses for commercial use of certain songs is an equally valid possibility, as well as very practical.
On the other hand, “Cheap” productions, youtubers and students, among others, require options that are not only less expensive. In many cases, they are free. For these cases there are several legal options to get music for videos, free of copyright payment. The only condition that must necessarily be met: give credit to whoever corresponds.
Music options for videos on YouTube
Those who wish to put together videos to upload in the music social network owned by Google, The portal has several channels that offer “royalty free” music.
But not only youtubers, editors of corporate videos, weddings or social events, etc., have a wide catalog of legal download and free use.
Audio Library it is, in this sense, a good tool. Very popular with post producers and audiovisual filmmakers who work with materials of all kinds.
The music for videos available is built on the basis of piano and electric synthesizers. More than a thousand pieces with mostly happy tones, quite far from sad or dark feelings.
The tracks are ordered by genre: classic, punk, alternative rock, among many others. Also by state of mind or even by the time of year whose spirit they seek to reflect.
Artists whose compositions are part of the channel's catalog also have their own playlists.
Music ideas for videos on YouTube
music for creators is another option located on YouTube. Unlike audio library, the musical instruments that are used in the different tracks, are much more varied. They include guitar (classical and electric) or percussion instruments such as drums and tambourine.
Similarly, their selection includes classic jazz sounds. These rhythms are accompanied by wind instruments such as trumpets and clarinets.
Hip Hop, dance, pop, alternative rock and punk, are some of the other musical genres included in the catalog.
Vlog No Copyright Music has 251 tracks, with fresh sounds. In many cases they directly evoke the sun and the sea.
Built almost exclusively on electric synthesizers, female voices and choirs are also heard within its selection.
As an express condition, they sue those who use their audio tracks in materials whose final destination is YouTube that the credit is legible for the page and for the respective artist. This should be placed on the audiovisual material itself and in the video description tab.
But in addition to these and many other channels, YouTube has its own Royalty Free Music library. With the possibility of downloading from the page itself, without having to resort to browser add-ons or another web page. This action could carry risks. It also offers a large library with sound effects.
Soundcloud, another audio social network, with music free of use licenses
Intended exclusively for hosting audio files. Its wide variety includes from news podcasts (uploaded by news agencies even), to humorous and intellectual, both professionals and amateurs. It is also used as the mandatory platform (as much or more than YouTube itself), for emerging musicians looking to publicize their work.
Much of the music uploaded to SoundCloud works under the Creative Commons license. This allows it to be used in audiovisual materials without any restriction, as long as they are not made for expressly commercial purposes.
Similarly, this social network hosts many tracks free of any limitations. Provided that the edited materials include the respective credits.
Other sites from where to download music for videos (paid and free)
YouTube and SoundCloud aren't the only places on the internet from where you can download music for videos legally and for free.
kinzoa
Kinzoa is a web application that allows, among other things, add music tracks to photos or photo collages, as well as videos.
One of the advantages of this site is that it is not necessary to drag the tracks from other pages or "upload" them from the computer. kinzoa has its own music catalog, ready to use.
To access all services, including the audio library, you must acquire a membership.
Audiojungle
Es Another popular online video music option when selecting music for videos.
Available an almost infinite variety of files, of different genres and styles. The prices of each of the tracks vary, among other considerations, according to the uses that the video will have where they will be used.
Quite friendly and intuitive interface, quite similar to SoundCloud.
More music for videos: bensound
It is a portal that makes available to its users, licenses for use of music files, both free and paid.
As is normal in these cases, those who choose to download free music should clearly place the respective credits within the audiovisual works. Similarly, in the descriptions on YouTube, where applicable.
Audio Network, the exclusive music website for corporate videos
The online library of this portal was built thinking exclusively of corporate video publishers and producers.
Available an extensive catalog with more than 140.000 themes, of genres and styles of the most diverse.
To access the files, AudioNetwork It only has a payment option. Rates vary according to the length of the tracks, as well as the prestige enjoyed by the composers.
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