Sync Agent
A specialist who pitches music to picture and negotiates sync licences
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A sync agent pitches music to film, advertising and game projects on behalf of rights holders and negotiates sync licences: finding opportunities, quoting fees, handling contracts and invoices, usually for a commission. The agent handles licensing negotiations, not the copyright itself, and is not a distributor.
A sync often needs both composition and master clearance, and an agent may represent only one layer, so confirm whom they represent and what they can sign. The usual mistake is to treat a quote as permission: a written licence stating use, territory, term and media is still required. This is general information, not legal advice.
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- 同步代理的职能与授权流程，参通行影视音乐教材与通行音乐产业教材；本文为通识说明，不构成法律意见
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