Posted by ifiweregayiwouldfuckmewes at rdu26-47-199.nc.rr.com on September 21, 2001 at 00:06:38:
In Reply to: I think Hootie and the Blowfish got sued posted by Piscez on September 20, 2001 at 23:59:22:
: For using a couple lines from a Dylan song in one of their songs.
: "something something Dylan
: sitting on a fence
: something line and I asked him what was meant by:"
: And then a few lines from some Dylan song.
: And then they got sued
: : : 1. I am writing a script based on/inspired by a Bob Dylan song. Do you have any hints or suggestions on how I might avoid being sued.
: : Is it just "inspired" by the song, or flat-out based on the "story" of the lyrics? If it's based on the story as set forth in the lyrics, the only way to avoid being sued is to buy the rights to adapt the song to a screenplay. If it's merely an inspiration, then you probably have nothing to worry aout.
: : : 2. Is there any editing software (that your average record store clerk could afford) that you would recommend.
: : : Thanks in advance
: : Final Cut Pro seems to be pretty nifty.
: : Vincent