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Hi Alan – Can you tell me how you link audio files to an excel spreadsheet – so that one click plays the audio in your default media player? I’ve been trying to figure this out for a while.
Much appreciated.
Best wishes to all at MLR, and here’s to a happy and prosperous 2015.
@ Glen – You bring up two very good points.
1. Knowing the market you serve and writing specifically for it, and well.
2. Tracks that ‘catch fire’ overshadow most others.
I’ve noticed that when I study carefully the types of tracks that are best sellers in certain RF’s, I’ve done well. And to the second point, I’ve been fortunate enough to have 2 tracks ‘catch fire’ this summer (45+) and they have overshadowed all other sales in that particular library. In fact, if it weren’t for those two tracks, sales would be pitiful. The algorithms must written in such a way that the more you sell, the more you will sell.
Overall, sales are up in some RF’s and down in others.
Great Post!
@ BT – Thanks for that thorough explanation. MLR proves to be more invaluable every day.
@ BT Smith, – Can you explain what you mean by ‘Audio Networks has driven a wedge right in to the market’ – I’d like to find out more about how things the situation is changing in the UK. Thanks.
@guscave – I license non-exclusive. But these are cable shows with lower budgets, so they’re not in a position to demand exclusive.
If you’re composing for a specific show, and writing to picture, is there a dollar value you can attach to a cue/minute..? I’ve been asked to write for specific scenes to fill-in where library music won’t work – any input would be greatly appreciated!
@Davids – Some of us make decent income through a combination of all – PRO / RF / Non-Exclusive etc. And sometimes it’s not a question of wanting or not wanting to be in a PRO – it’s just that the opportunities that were once available ($500/needle drop days) are no longer there.
I tailor my efforts depending on the opportunity + financial return. If I have 4 hours on a Sunday, great – I’ll bang out a ukelele tune that will sell 5 times/month on an RF site. If I’m trying to get into an exclusive PRO based library, I’ll spend a week fine tuning a track and hope that a year from now, the song will contribute to a bigger royalty check.
If there’s anything that MLR has taught me it’s that you need to adapt to the opportunities available (without thinking you’re contributing to the downfall of any one system).
Thanks for clearing this up for me MichaelL – much appreciated!
I still don’t understand the difference between RF and PF, can someone please explain it to me? I have received PRO income from PF thru Scripps in countries like UK/Denmark/Hong Kong and I don’t expect PRO income from RF libraries like P5 and ML. I could really use a primer on what the difference between the two is
In my experience, I can only generate a decent revenue from combining all three – RF/PRO and WFH. Each brings it’s own income, and tracks written for one often do not sell well in others. I’ve written RF tracks for RF libraries after researching what sells well in those libraries. I’ve written exclusive tracks for libraries that ask for specific cues, genres etc. I’ve been hired to write themes/stings that would only work for a specific project. All other combinations and permutations haven’t worked for me.
To each it’s own.
What I would like to know is – What constitutes a good Exclusive deal that someone like me, who makes a few hundred dollars a month from RF sites, would want to give up? Because all I’ve been offered from Exclusive libraries is this:
Give us your tracks for 3-5 years (or in perp.) along with alts/stings/stems/notes etc…And we’ll give you little to no synch fee, take your publishing, and may or may not tell you if your track got placed so keep an eye on your PRO statements a year from now.
I guess what I’m saying is the demands of the modern Exclusive deal have pushed me towards RF. I’d love to hear what a good Exclusive arrangement is and if it’s attainable by the types of writers that make a few hundred from RF’s.
Wow – I just realized how bitter I must come across, but I’m really not. Just looking for solutions from many of the esteemed folks here. thanks!
Pond and ML sell best for me. Would really like to see this comparison done with NE and E as well.
Hey Art – Can I ask how many cues you’ve got out to make $40k / yr..?