Q: Can't I download a video from YouTube.com for my meeting?

A: Content on YouTube and other peer-to-peer networks is protected by copyright law. Simply "ripping" the content to display at your meeting may be an infringement of the copyright owner's exclusive rights of reproduction and/or distribution (for more information, see the Fair Use section of the U.S. Copyright Office website: http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-fairuse.html#p2p.

All content (video, music and talent) from Opening Moments Media, LLC^TM is licensed with copyright clearances. This eliminates the risk of infringement liability for your organization and can limit your exposure to other potential downloadable risks, e.g., viruses, spyware or unexpected material.

Q: What if I see a commercial, ad or video that seems absolutely perfect for my meeting or event?

A: Opening Moments Media, LLC is often able to obtain permission from the copyright owner to use a full resolution version for a company meeting. We also offer 'personal shopping' to find the perfect content, editing and delivering it on DVD.

PLEASE NOTE: Copyright information contained in this website is general information and should not be construed as legal advice to be applied to any specific factual situation. Users of this web site should consult with a lawyer for all legal advice.

Q: How quickly can Opening Moments turn around a presentation for rental?

A: We recommend 10 days for the entire process from start to finish.

Q: Can I purchase individual images from the presentations?

A: No. Opening Moments Media is not an image provider. Our programs are completely licensed with soundtrack and imagery -- they make sense because they're very affordable, immediately available and customizable with imagery relating to any audience.

Q: How much customization is possible and how does this take place?

A: Virtually all our presentations may be customized to reflect your company message. Customization can include products, theme graphics, company logo, 2D or 3D animation (we can create this for you) and imager -- still or motion. The material for customization may be provided to Opening Moments through our FTP, or print collateral (we will scan it), or any digital medium. We will make the changes to the content, and provide you with a completed presentation on DVD.

Q: How much does customization cost?

A: Customization rates depend on the individual presentation, specifically how it's digitally stored. When you request customization, we will re-digitize multiple layers of video data, make the changes on the level you request, and make a DVD and backup of the finished presentation. Customization rates are based on a per hour rate  ($250/hr). Most video clip presentations require customization to include the company name, meeting theme graphic and some service or product images.

Q: Can we substitute a different soundtrack?

A: Most of the time, we don't recommend changing the music. Most of the custom soundtracks have been created and timed with the imagery and have a 'synchronization license' with the musician and recording house. Changing the soundtrack on these programs would change a "pre-produced" program into a custom presentation.

Q: We operate our own edit suite: can we rent a program and make the changes ourselves?

A: Opening Moments Media, as you might guess, maintains control over the EDL (Edit Decision List-where all the original images are digitally stored). We'll make all changes in our edit suite, providing a finished product for your conference. With permission, we may provide the EDL to another production company or corporation. We will provide a customization spreadsheet with a listing of all original images and room to make note of all substitution imagery.

Q: Who supplies the customized imagery?

A: Clients provide product and lifestyle shots, and may provide the theme graphics. On a per-project basis, Opening Moments may also design theme graphics and high-end 3D animation, and make arrangements for shooting custom imagery for substitution into the programs.

Q: Do these programs originate on HD?

A: Some of the content is shot in HD, DVCPro, as well as standard definition.

Q: What are the available formats?

A: We offer the video clip presentations on DVD or digital format (i.e. .mov, .wmv). We can also provide international formats including PAL. 

Q: What's the minimum size of audience for rental of these presentations?

A: These presentations are best suited for audiences of 50 or more (often several hundred in the audience), providing the most impact and best ROI (return on investment).

Q: What's the first step in licensing the motivational programs?

A: Call or email us and we'll provide you with tools for customization, determine delivery dates, send you an agreement, then with a 50% deposit we'll get the wheels in motion! Balance is due net 14 of the presentation date.

Q: Can these presentations be used more than once?

A: If your organization requires multiple use of the presentation (i.e. regional conferences) we offer a one-year buyout on most programs. These presentations may NOT be used in an archive or program record without written permission from Opening Moments Media.