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The definition of a sound effect from the online Dictionary is:

sound effect

n

1. (Film) any sound artificially produced, reproduced from a recording, etc, to create a theatrical effect, such as the bringing together of two halves of a hollow coconut shell to simulate a horse's gallop; used in plays, films, etc

 

My group and I intend to use interesting sound effects to help create the atmosphere for our thriller video. Due to copyright issues we are of course not allowed to just take any sound effect so we will have to  a) make ones of our own or b) find ones that aren't copyrighted.

 

The definition of a copyright from the online Dictionary is:

 

cop·y·right  (kp-rt)

n. Abbr. c. or cop.

The legal right granted to an author, composer, playwright, publisher, or distributor to exclusive publication, production, sale, or distribution of a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work.

adj.

1. Of or relating to a copyright: copyright law; a copyright agreement.

2. Protected by copyright: permission to publish copyright material.

tr.v. cop·y·right·ed, cop·y·right·ing, cop·y·rights

Here is a link to some rules about copyrighting:

http://www.reelseo.com/copyrighted-music-in-video/