A simple Google search for keywords like, “royalty free sound effects music production” will yield rich results.  One of the top listings in the Google search results for this string is Sounddogs.com, an awesome royalty free sound effect site.  Their huge library of sound  effects includes everything from explosions to drum loops.  As an aspiring music producer, you will want to set up an account with at least one of these sound effect repositories so the audio enhancements you need are always close at hand.

Now for the word of caution, in searching for sound effects to add to your music, there are some caveats to remember:

Royalty Free -  This means that the particular sound effect can be reused without paying royalty fees to the sound effects creator.  It doesn’t mean the sound effects is free.  Many sites, including Sounddogs.com offer royalty free sound clips and effects but you must maintain a subscription or purchase a sound effect package that includes the sound effects you wish to use.  Once purchased, you are free to use the sound effects in your own productions unless there were other retained rights.

Attribution – Some sound effect authors will let you use their sound effects at no cost…  with a catch.  A Creative Commons license that is tagged Attribution means you must acknowledge the original creator of the sound effect when it is redistributed.

Non Commercial -  When you purchase sound effect packs to use in your music production, this tag is very important.  Why?  If you use a non commercial sound effect or loop in a product you intend to sell, including your CD, then you are breaking copyright laws and exposing yourself to legal action.  To be safe, avoid adding non commercial sound effects to your library or make sure they are clearly marked to avoid misusing them.

Single Use License – If you purchase a sound effect with a single use license, you are limited to using the sound effect on one track.  Slightly changing the sound effect doesn’t let you bend the rules.  This is another license that should be avoided or clearly marked.

Free to use -  If the sound effect you like is marked free to use and it doesn’t have limitations like non commercial or attribution attached to it, then you are indeed free to use the sound effect however you see fit unless it is tagged no derivatives.  If it is free to use with no derivatives, you may use the sound effect as long as you do not change it in any way.

Sound effects can be an awesome addition to your music production tool kit.  Knowing the legal usage rights attached to them is important in keeping control of your music and avoiding legal problems.

* It’s a good idea not to buy any camcorder until you have had a chance to actually hold and use it yourself. This is true because miniDV camcorders are the most popular camcorders out there, and they are so small that they may actually be too tiny for some folks with large hands to even use. They typically only weigh about a pound, and they can fit easily into the palm of your hand. So just imagine how difficult it can be for some to fiddle with the tiny controls and dials on these petite camcorders.

* Be sure that you understand the zoom feature and how it works so you get what you need when you buy. There two kinds of zooms used on digital camcorders, the optical zoom and the digital zoom. An optical zoom refers to the lens capability itself and zooms in on a subject before it is digitally recorded. The digital zoom is done by taking the digital image that has been recorded and magnifying it. What you need to know about this is that the optical zoom does not result in any video degradation, but because the digital zoom is just magnifying the image that is already recorded, you can easily begin to see graininess in the video image. So try to rely on the optical zoom as much as possible for most shots, and choosing a camera that has at least a 10z optical zoom should work fine.

* It good to try to get a digital camcorder that can also take still shots too as this makes it so much more convenient to take both video and stills at the same event. Otherwise, you would have to carry along both a digital camera and a digital camcorder at the same time and switch back and forth. But getting a camcorder that allows you to take still digital shots eliminates this hassle. Often the camcorder will even have a built-in flash for low light camera situations too. Most often the digital pictures are saved onto a removable media card that you can use to upload them to your computer and print them out later on.

A digital camcorder opens up lots of possibilities as it allows you to even transfer the video to your computer and add text or music if you like. In essence, you can become your own little movie director with the high quality miniDV camcorders that are available today.

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