jgbsound Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Hey does anyone know the legal issues with using iphone sounds on a feature? I have a fair amount of characters who are using iPhones in this film and I was hunting around for royalty free SFX to fill in the "text received", text sent, ring tone, picture snapshot sound, etc and was wondering about using apple's stock sounds straight from the phone? Are there legal issues with doing this? Thanks for any advice, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Wilkinson Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 I've read that apple will allow royalty free usage if they are used in the proper context. Make sure the sound the phone is making matches the intended function of that sound, and make sure the phone is an iPhone. Not sure if you need written permission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgbsound Posted May 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 I was looking around and found this posting. I think I know how to proceed (coincidentally, my brother is an Apple Lawyer! AaahhHa!!!). Thanks Ken! https://www.gearslutz.com/board/post-production-forum/902119-use-cellphone-sounds-film-tv.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 What did your brother say about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgbsound Posted May 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 I called him but he hasn't called back yet. I'll report back once I've talked to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgbsound Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 An update: YES, it's pretty damned easy to do apparently. Here's what you do: Email permissions@apple.com Here's what I sent them: The name of the film. A brief description of the film's plot, What sounds I was planning to use (Receiving and Sending Text sound(s), Receiving Email sound, Taking picture sound, the click sound when you type, and the incoming phone call ring tone). They issue you a request ticket number and pass it onto the team that approves the requests. Pretty simple. However, I haven't heard back from them yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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