Are you saying I need 2 Different ISRC codes - 1 for the music file and 1 for the video file OR am I just using the same ISRC that's on the music file for the Video meta data?
Amazing! Thank you. Now i just have to deal with the fact none of my past videos have ISRC codes linked to them.. lol But like you say I can always upload them again like as a re-mix with a new ISRC code.
Thank you for the explanation. One question: is the ISRC code the same number for the music track and for the Music Video. Or each have a unique number? thank you for the help.
Thanks so much for this video! I don't have video editing software but a friend is adding the ISRC to a video for me using Adobe Premiere. Is there a way for me to check that it has been encoded once he sends me the file? i.e. where does the ISRC show up in the file information? Or does it only become visible in the properties section of the file once you complete the kid3 part? Thanks very much for your help!
Hi important question? I followed what you did in premier pro was very easy Ty- BUT when I click on get info I do NOT see any ISRC code and all other info I added to meta. Is this normal? Next will do kid3 add ISRC here too like you. Please advise? Ty
Thanks for making a video. Question: If I have an ISRC code assigned to a song and it's registered to say Tunecore, and I make a music video to play it on RUclips, wouldn't I get a royalty for just the song being played? The pictures in the video are only there to play the music. I used Movie Maker to add the songs. Will the IRSC in the song be tracked when the video plays?
Sorry. I'm not totally sure about all that. From my understanding you add the ISRC so that when the music is flagged they know where to send the royalties.
That's a good question. From what I know, the music video should have its own ISRC code, not of the audio. Music Video ISRC codes are separate, which are attached to that video.
How does isrc codes work with music I don’t get how this protects against stuff like RUclips converts like if someone downloaded an mp4 version of your song how does this help if they can record over your production and enter new meta data
Hi there, thank you soo much for your video, it was very helpful. I was wondering, do I need to insert the audio ISRC into the audio. wav file, before importing it into premiere and then exporting the movie? cheers again
Hi, and thanks for this video. One question: Do you use the same isrc code for both the audio and video, or do you need to generate an isrc code specificlly for the video... Thanks
@@marcelogiaccardi Follow-up question: is the video code essentially a customized variation of the original audio ISRC or does there need to be a completely separate ISRC code assigned to the video? I ask this because it doesn't make sense to me why the same song would need two separate ISRCs as the song is what we I'd like to track listens, views, plays etc. not the video and then the song separately. The reason I'd upload the music video would be to promote the song right? Any insight on this would be much appreciated :)
@@carterbryantbanks hi Carter, honestly I don´t know "why" but thats the way it is. Anyway, at least talking about RUclips, the platform doesn´t care about ISRC embebed in the file until you reach the "partner program requirements" (1000 suscribers and 4000 hours of reproduction in the last year)... so, worrying about embeding the ISRC codes inside the video files is futile until you reach that point. Once you reach the requirements you will be able to fill the metadata for the video on the RUclips Studio section, I guess. Regarding your questions: First, NO, ISRC for video and audio are completely separated codes. At least in my country you are asiggned as a producer with an audio former code and a completely different video former code. For example, for audio AR-J7A-22-00002 where the two first letters desing the country origin, the other trhee letter desing your exclusive audio producer code, the first two number the year, and the next 5 numbers are used for the registrys for that year. The video producer code for the same person or company could be like this: AR-XTF-22-90004. About the second question, what about a video that has manny songs, or better, a video with a song that has an introduction that make a huge difference between the original audio track, and the actual video audio track? I guess that's one "why" regarding the music environment at least. I hope it could be useful for you this information
Thanks for this helpful video. I believe, however, that there is a problem with what you have said, and the problem first appears in your video at 3m 11s. The metadata is NOT embedded in the output .MP4 file. It is saved into an XMP sidecar file. As far as I can see, Premiere Pro will not allow the metadata to be embedded into an .MP4 file. Given that the metadata is saved in an XMP sidecar file, we need some way of (later) incorporating that data into the playable .MP4 file. The data in the sidecar file will not automatically "go along" with the .MP4 file when that .MP$ file is uploaded to RUclips or transmitted by any other means. Is that not so?
Ah ha! No...it is NOT so! I exported my .MP4 media file from Premiere. The Metadata tagger gave me no option but to embed the data in a sidecar file. After the .MP4 was generated, I could find no sidecar file in the destination folder for the .MP4. Next, I imported the MP4 into Premiere Pro and inspected its metadata tags. All of the metadata was indeed 'embedded' into the MP4 file....CONTRARY to the impression that Premiere Pro's export metadata tagger feature had implied. I'm happy. THANK YOU! :-) PS: Not so happy with the intuitiveness or accuracy of Adobe's metadata tagger ialogue panel.
Do you also happen to know if using only kid3 suffices for applying the ISRC to the video? I use only good ole iMovie, which doesn't allow me to export with an embedded ISRC, so I'm looking for software that can alter the metadata in the final stage.
Hey! Thanks for this. We have over 15 videos already posted to our RUclips page over the past 3 1/2 years - do you know of any way to go back and embed the ISRC to a video already uploaded to RUclips?
Hi! What you type on those identifier on xmp metadata? Is [ISRC:12digitsofisrc] or [12digitsofisrc] ? You said that isrc for audio file & video file need to be separate/different right? Is it okay have an US ISRC code for audio & UK ISRC code for video? Please answer asap. Thanks
I'm not an isrc expert. I would check with your label/distro. The song isrc should not be the same as music video isrc is what I learned. I use isrc:12345678901112
@@philipsumesgutner could you give more detail as to why YES. On the ISRC site it doesnt say that (as far as i can tell) and Im not finding a way to get a separate ISRC for the Video.
Hi Robert, do you know if there is any way to add an ISRC code to a video that has already been uploaded to RUclips? Without replacing the audio or video. Thanks.
Quick question, for RUclips Content ID when a video gets claimed and it shows the song metadata (Where it says "Music in this video, Get RUclips Premium) sometimes the song name is clickable and it leads you to the artist track. If I embed ISRC Code to Music Video, will it lead to Music Video instead of Artist Track?
Dear CRFTSHO, fantastic video. Very helpful but it leaves me with some questions and decisions to make. I am an unsigned artist. I had a full length CD mastered 3 years ago and I didn't have an ISRC code embedded within my album. My plan has been to promote several of the songs from the CD one at a time with music videos. I really didn't even understand the consequence of having an ISRC code embedded into my songs until today. And only from your particular video did I learn that I also need to have a separate code a music video. But I'm still unsure if SoundExchange or BMI will be looking to collect royalties from my videos if I sign up with them? Maybe it depends on where they are played? As an artist without much of a fan base yet, having music videos seems essential to get people to listen. I understand that I can pay a publishing service to do much of this work, but I do not yet have anyone working for me. Yours is the first video that has explained how I can embed the ISRC code into a video myself and that has me thinking and provokes more questions. ISRC codes have not been embedded into my music videos and I have already posted some of them to my Facebook music page and invested time and money into promoting there. I also published at RUclips and have views on them there as well. Questions: 1. Do I need to embed an ISCR code before I register with Sound Exchange? 2. Do I need a code for each audio file (song) or is a code for the album enough to protect me if I release individual videos to promote each song? 3. I assume that I need to use a service like usisrc.org or Tunecore to create ISRC codes? Can I generate them myself for free somehow and then report the number and embed them in my videos like you described? I'm guessing not. 4. Should I delete the videos I already have on Facebook and RUclips and render them again with an embedded ISCR code if I ever hope to earn money from these songs, or is there a work around to edit those videos with these codes? Or should I simply embed the code(s) into these songs for other arena's of distribution? Any thoughts? 5. Is a QR code (which I understand as different than an ISCR code) only necessary for tracking a physical product like a CD sold from a store? 6. Is there any way to collect royalties or get credited for number of spins from a music video uploaded and promoted directly on Facebook? 7. If I upload a video directly to Facebook, do they have any legal rights to use my video?
So I'm not a Music IP attorney so I'll answer these the best I can, but I'd always advise you to find a good entertainment attorney as well. Questions: 1. Do I need to embed an ISCR code before I register with Sound Exchange? My understanding is YES. You have to have the ISRC codes embedded into the MASTER of your recording. Basically they give you a unique code with a run of numbers - which you assign and update accordingly 2. Do I need a code for each audio file (song) or is a code for the album enough to protect me if I release individual videos to promote each song? My understanding from research suggests EACH song and EACH video needs a unique ISRC code. 3. I assume that I need to use a service like usisrc.org or Tunecore to create ISRC codes? Can I generate them myself for free somehow and then report the number and embed them in my videos like you described? I'm guessing not. You need the registry to help track them - think of it like a patent. 4. Should I delete the videos I already have on Facebook and RUclips and render them again with an embedded ISCR code if I ever hope to earn money from these songs, or is there a work around to edit those videos with these codes? Or should I simply embed the code(s) into these songs for other arena's of distribution? Any thoughts? What most have told me is NO. You leave them up - but you can do a few things like RE-issue them with the ISRC - no reason to lose any momentum. 5. Is a QR code (which I understand as different than an ISCR code) only necessary for tracking a physical product like a CD sold from a store? Correct - I think I mispoke a couple of times calling the ISRC code a QR code. 6. Is there any way to collect royalties or get credited for number of spins from a music video uploaded and promoted directly on Facebook? I don't know that unfortunately, but I don't believe FB pays royalties. 7. If I upload a video directly to Facebook, do they have any legal rights to use my video? DEFINITELY consult with an entertainment attorney. I have one that I love - she is awesome. If you want me to introduce you shoot me an email - drew@crftsho.com LASTLY - I wanna hear your stuff :) Have you looked at trying to get it listed with a music royalty service like Artlist.io or one of those?
Hello Drew. Sorry to take so long to respond. Thank you very much for answering my questions to the best of your knowledge. I started taking a 6-month online seminar called the Artist Success Circle that is teaching me how to prioritize and navigate through the music business and I've been buried in new tools and tasks. I believe the best option for me at this time is to join CD Baby and have them do some of these things for me. Simply because I'm trying to wear too many hats. And I don't know that I should make self-publishing one of them at this stage of my career. Also, the only royalty services (performing rights organizations) that I was aware of were the big ones, BMI, ASCP, and SESAC. I looked at Artlist website that you recommended and it seems like they are geared for film makers to find music and they charge $199 a year. Is that the price to have your music included in their catalog as well? If you don't know I can email them. Also I didn't understand what you meant by Re-issue the RUclips and Facebook video? I tried to Google search that and I couldn't find anything about if that was possible. I've never seen that option before. Does your comment above imply that you can swap one video out for another newer version? Also here is a link to my videos on my RUclips channel. I don't have many yet. I do have more audio files at my Bandcamp page (papamuse.bandcamp.com/) if you enjoy whats here. Thank you for taking interest. Meaning Makers is my latest video and the title track from my album. We worked very hard on it. ruclips.net/user/papamuse
A question only regarding the video codes and not the audio file.If you have 10 songs and so 10 Videos do you embed a video ISRC and a separate video UPC code or is the video UPC code only need for a video that is a single?
Sorry if I miss the obvious, but WHY exactly would you want to make sure that your ISRC code is linked to a youtube video properly? What's the benefit?
Royalties. If your video is shown on TV for example. I don't think it's important for most videos and at least in my country it costs 75€ to even generate an ISRC code. I'm making a video for Universal atm, so I want to have the code embedded just in case.
I just DL'd Kid3 -- but the ISRC field does not appear in the fields , nor is available in the pulldown menu to add. Has it been removed? Any input appreciated. Thanks.
@@CRFTSHO no prob.. found it but also forgot where at this point haha - i think its in the Tag 2 field and then click on ADD and its in the choices. Thanks!
Hi I am an animator and made an animationvideo for a band. Now they have send met two codes that I have to put in the video. After You click the Metadatabutton... I have to put the code in Dublin Core, Idetification, Basic, BFW and Right Managment? And that is it right? Or do I have to do the second part of kid3 too? Hope you can help me at this.
I know this is old but for many of you that are confused about needing two separate ISRC Codes for the Record and the Music Video. You can click on this link and read up on it. isrc.ifpi.org/en/using-isrc/music-videos
i know im a bit late but can i add my ISRC code even if im not in premiere pro? what if the mp4 video file was sent from a video producer through dropbox or we-transfer?
And every song has an ISWC code issued by the PRO, which never changes regardless of who issues it or any subsequent publishing, and even arrangement alterations.
I am embedding tags in my music videos using Final Cut Pro X. My options for this are different than Premier. The fields are: Title, Description Creator, Tags. For Description, I'm showing Artist: Eric Schuurman - Album: Music From Another Life - Song: Autumn '85. I think this would be parsed as a single long tag. Would I be better off doing this: Artist: Eric Schuurman, Album: Music From Another Life, Song: Autumn '85. I think the comma separator would have this parsed as 3 separate tags. In your opinion, which is the better approach? Also, I want to embed my ISRC code in the Tags field. Which of the following approaches for this would be better: USHHB1700073 or ISRC:USHHB1700073? Thanks in advance for your ideas!
Hello. I'm working with FCPX. I've just finished my first original song. I had it mastered and used this mp3 in my video. After all that, I heard you still have to embed another ISRC code in the video. Only problem is, I really don't get how I should do this. In one of the comments below I read that you have to put the code in a tag? Is that the only place where you have to embed the ISRC code?
+Eszter V it's actually all in the video as well. You'll need a few things. I'm not sure how you input metadata into tags via fcpx. But follow video. It should work without fcpx tags.
I use Final Cut Pro X, and this is what I did to add in the ISRC. I went to the Share Inspector, Clicked on the Dropdown menu for Attributes and selected "Show All Fields". You can add in the ISRC code in the "Copyright" section as well as the title/description/creator etc. The Code Will Export With The Video and you can see in your metadata. After you convert it to MP4 (I Use Handbrake) you will notice the ISRC code no longer appears in the metadata. I am on the final step now of downloading Kid3 to add the code to my MP4.
Hi, thanks for this upload, it was a huge help for me. One problem I do encounter when working with Kid3: when I export an MP4 from FCPx and use Kid3 for the embedding, it works like a charm (just like you showed). However, when I wanted to make a slighty less compressed MP4 version by exporting in .mov and then converting the file to Mp4 through Handbrake (which gave me a better result for this particular clip), when I open it in Kid3 the frameID 'ISRC' is suddenly not there. A lot of hte other options are, but not all. Any ideas why? I guess I can put the code under another ID, but it feels kind of messy. Thanks!
yeah. so my understanding from the label and ISRC is that the SONG has a ISRC and the MUSIC VIDEO (including the song) has another ISRC - so basically both have unique ISRCs.
@@CRFTSHO Question: If I have an ISRC code assigned to a song and it's registered to say Tunecore, and I make a music video just to play it on RUclips, wouldn't I get a royalty for just the song being played? The pictures in the video are only there to play the music. I used Movie Maker to add the songs. Will the IRSC in the song be tracked when the video plays?
Hi - you've established that there should be 2 separate ISRC codes associated with a music video - one for the song and one for the video. From that it seems like you're saying that both ISRC codes should be embedded into the final video before uploading. Am I right? In that case does one need to embed the 'song ISRC code' in the premiere export metadata window and then embed the 'video ISRC code' afterwards, using Kid 3? Also, midway through this tutorial you start using the term 'QR Code'. I'm assuming you got things mixed up and that you actually mean 'IRSC Code'. It would be great if you could clarify / confirm this.
Hope you are alive and well. My question to you is this.. As a videographer do I ever need or am even able to obtain a ISRC code or that always comes from the artist/record company?
I understand the ISRC code that you add to the mp4 info in multiple places with Premier is the ISRC code assigned to the video. But at the end of this instruction, you discuss how to add ID3 tags which are commonly used for audio only mp3s (includes the ID3 tags). In this example, do you also mean to say use the video ISRC code for the ID3 tags ? In other words, the unique audio only ISRC code is never found as part of the mp4 file whatsoever? Thanks for your answer if you have a chance.
I have many original songs (and am the owner of them) that have been uploaded onto YT, copyright registered, and also registered with Harry Fox Agency. Harry Fox Agency said they cannot track my original songs (royalties-wise) until I get an ISRC code attached to each one (embedded) which I want to do ASAP. 1 Around 2:50 into the video, you mention naming the file. By this do you mean assign it an ISRC code? (I read from isrc.ifpi.org that the ISRCs are assigned by the owners of the recordings).2A How does someone get the Premier software? 2B What is the cost associated with obtaining Premier? 2C Is it easy to upload onto someone's desktop PC? 2D Is Premier software user friendly in your opinion? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Ok. So to get isrc codes you have to register them with www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.usisrc.org/&ved=2ahUKEwjDtM_fvtXaAhVQslMKHe1lCjkQFjAMegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw0v3bLGC-EQ0Aw8_7KgPrBS Premiere isn't hard but there are other probably more cost effective option. This company will embed the isrc into your video for you. www.isrc.net/embed_ISRC.html?keyword=%2Bembed%20%2Bisrc&matchtype=b&position=1t1&gclid=CjwKCAjwzoDXBRBbEiwAGZRIeOr3dvBHr4WwaP3FItNi6pN4Y7GCZuUMyFqyhLynOMx8kmTF4wcxKBoCEKoQAvD_BwE
Thanks for your help. I'll definitely try to follow your advice, but would first like to know if all those (two full lines of) characters beginning with www.google ONE website?
QR code? Did you mean to say ISRC code? Anyway, I'm trying to attach an ISRC code that i got from CD Baby to a music video I made so ASCAP can pay me. Kid 3 doesn't use MOV files, there must be other software.
So is this how you get youtube music to associate your song with the music video version? If so, that's what I've been looking for and there's legit no answers. So that when someone streams my song on youtube music, the "song/video" option at the top can switch it back and forth?
@prodyeti please tell me if this method works and if you have tested it. I wonder if it is possible to switch music video/music modes using the method shown here.
@matrixplnocommentarygamepl3019 that's exactly what I'm trying to figure out. I don't have an 100% answer, but have you heard of Distrovid? It's an extented service by Distrokid where you can upload music videos. I'm pretty sure if you use it, you can tie the song and video together much easier
I have exactly the same question! It seems like RUclips won't let you do that and the only option is to reupload which means you lose all your engagement ... would love to know if it's possible
@@catherinerushton9576 I've tried doing it via youtube studio. There is no such feature. And I can't re-upload because I worked so hard on promotion... Maybe I should embed isrc from the next music/lyric video. (Btw this ain't my main channel ... I dont upload vids here)
Yeah you can't replace a video on RUclips...MIGHT I suggest you use the re-upload as a marketing opportunity. Remix it or add something else to it and then get a new ISRC.
i want to know how do i get paid using an isrc code ? do i get paid by check ? when do i get paid ? Music and Videos ? if my video have an isrc codes and its streaming very well on RUclips/vimeo ? where will i see revenue and how do i track my music with isrc codes to see if their getting plays ?
@@TheRealPac3 ASCAP pays out any money owed to you (when you use the ISRC code). You need to read the ASCAP terms of service because they only pay out once you have made a minimum amt of money.....and they only pay out certain times of the year (on a schedule). BMI pays out on a different schedule / with different amts.
@@CRFTSHO I think i found it, in the metadata on davinci you can write into the section that days 'Embedded Audio' - but in project settings you have to make sure that you have that metadata ticked as shown.
www.usisrc.org/faqs/assignment.html Q. Do I need separate ISRC Registrant Codes for video and audio? A. The same Registrant Code can be used to assign ISRCs for audio and video recordings. We recommend the use of a "9" at the beginning of the designation code to assist in distinguishing between audio and video recordings.
Yes 😁 But if you've altered the song for the music video version or added new sounds or the music video runs longer than the song...I interpreted those changes mean new isrc.
@@CRFTSHO From: www.isrc.com/general-faq.html. Question: Do same songs occurring on multiple releases require different ISRC codes? Answer: No. The ISRC code for a song stays the same no matter what album this track occurs on. A new ISRC is required only if ANYTHING about the song changes (track length, title, audio mastering, etc.). According to the ISRC Manual, a new ISRC must be issued when: A sound recording is re-mixed or edited. If a new fade changes the length of a track by more than 10 seconds. Edits that change the length of a sound recording by more than 10 seconds (playing time is measured from the first recorded modulation to the last recorded modulation). A previously released sound recording is partially used as part of a compilation. A "full restoration" of a historical recording is performed by re-mastering, re-pitching, re-equalizing, de-noising or de-clicking a sound recording to meet contemporary quality standards. The registrant of the recording has discretion when making the determination between full re-mastering (sound restoration) and simple re-mastering (reproduction without sound restoration).
someone below said "in the metadata on davinci you can write into the section that days 'Embedded Audio' - but in project settings you have to make sure that you have that metadata ticked as shown."
IT's almost impossible to believe how almost nowhere explains how to do that.
This video helped us a lot.
Thank you very very much.
Are you saying I need 2 Different ISRC codes - 1 for the music file and 1 for the video file OR am I just using the same ISRC that's on the music file for the Video meta data?
Man your Clarity is aces thank you very much teaching me this
Amazing! Thank you. Now i just have to deal with the fact none of my past videos have ISRC codes linked to them.. lol But like you say I can always upload them again like as a re-mix with a new ISRC code.
Thank you for the explanation. One question: is the ISRC code the same number for the music track and for the Music Video. Or each have a unique number? thank you for the help.
This is freaking cool! Real world production information.
There is literally NOTHING out there. Took me FOREVER to gather all the intel to test it. So thank you for noticing!
IF I REGISTERED THE ISRC FOR A MUSIC THAT IS ALREADY UPLOADED ON RUclips, WHERE CAN I ADD THIS CODE??
you can't. You have to re-upload the video
Very helpful. Would you be able to demonstrate this in Final Cut Pro and Vegas?
Hey bro where can I get software to encode my ISRC’s to my music & videos? You rock thank you
Thanks so much for this video! I don't have video editing software but a friend is adding the ISRC to a video for me using Adobe Premiere. Is there a way for me to check that it has been encoded once he sends me the file? i.e. where does the ISRC show up in the file information? Or does it only become visible in the properties section of the file once you complete the kid3 part?
Thanks very much for your help!
I believe you can check it in invisor lite
Yes! Thankyou for making this information so easy to find and understand! You're the man!
Great thanks for this - I've searched and seaerched!
how can i verify the ISRC is added to the song?
Thanks for this information - very useful and something I hadn't realised till now
Great video. Question though - what about wav files?
Hi important question? I followed what you did in premier pro was very easy Ty- BUT when I click on get info I do NOT see any ISRC code and all other info I added to meta. Is this normal? Next will do kid3 add ISRC here too like you. Please advise? Ty
I don't know if they get any better than you man. Thank you.
Hey man. So how about the content ID claim what happened to it will it still show up? or not? example for a cover song
Thanks for making a video. Question: If I have an ISRC code assigned to a song and it's registered to say Tunecore, and I make a music video to play it on RUclips, wouldn't I get a royalty for just the song being played? The pictures in the video are only there to play the music. I used Movie Maker to add the songs. Will the IRSC in the song be tracked when the video plays?
Good question. I was wondering the same thing.
Sorry. I'm not totally sure about all that. From my understanding you add the ISRC so that when the music is flagged they know where to send the royalties.
That's a good question. From what I know, the music video should have its own ISRC code, not of the audio. Music Video ISRC codes are separate, which are attached to that video.
What if you have multiple songs, would you just enter multiple ISRC codes?
My understanding is each song has an isrc code.
How does isrc codes work with music I don’t get how this protects against stuff like RUclips converts like if someone downloaded an mp4 version of your song how does this help if they can record over your production and enter new meta data
Hi there, thank you soo much for your video, it was very helpful. I was wondering, do I need to insert the audio ISRC into the audio. wav file, before importing it into premiere and then exporting the movie? cheers again
I'm pretty sure the ISRC embedded in the audio file won't transfer to the video file.
@@JonasTisell OK thank you
Hi, what the name of the software to embed video codes? Thanks
Hi, and thanks for this video. One question: Do you use the same isrc code for both the audio and video, or do you need to generate an isrc code specificlly for the video... Thanks
No, you need to assign an ISRC code for audio, an another for the video
@@marcelogiaccardi Follow-up question: is the video code essentially a customized variation of the original audio ISRC or does there need to be a completely separate ISRC code assigned to the video? I ask this because it doesn't make sense to me why the same song would need two separate ISRCs as the song is what we I'd like to track listens, views, plays etc. not the video and then the song separately. The reason I'd upload the music video would be to promote the song right? Any insight on this would be much appreciated :)
@@carterbryantbanks hi Carter, honestly I don´t know "why" but thats the way it is. Anyway, at least talking about RUclips, the platform doesn´t care about ISRC embebed in the file until you reach the "partner program requirements" (1000 suscribers and 4000 hours of reproduction in the last year)... so, worrying about embeding the ISRC codes inside the video files is futile until you reach that point. Once you reach the requirements you will be able to fill the metadata for the video on the RUclips Studio section, I guess. Regarding your questions: First, NO, ISRC for video and audio are completely separated codes. At least in my country you are asiggned as a producer with an audio former code and a completely different video former code. For example, for audio AR-J7A-22-00002 where the two first letters desing the country origin, the other trhee letter desing your exclusive audio producer code, the first two number the year, and the next 5 numbers are used for the registrys for that year. The video producer code for the same person or company could be like this: AR-XTF-22-90004. About the second question, what about a video that has manny songs, or better, a video with a song that has an introduction that make a huge difference between the original audio track, and the actual video audio track? I guess that's one "why" regarding the music environment at least. I hope it could be useful for you this information
@@marcelogiaccardi where did you know about partner program?
Thank you so much for this, you're a life saver! :)
Thanks for this helpful video. I believe, however, that there is a problem with what you have said, and the problem first appears in your video at 3m 11s. The metadata is NOT embedded in the output .MP4 file. It is saved into an XMP sidecar file. As far as I can see, Premiere Pro will not allow the metadata to be embedded into an .MP4 file. Given that the metadata is saved in an XMP sidecar file, we need some way of (later) incorporating that data into the playable .MP4 file. The data in the sidecar file will not automatically "go along" with the .MP4 file when that .MP$ file is uploaded to RUclips or transmitted by any other means.
Is that not so?
Ah ha! No...it is NOT so! I exported my .MP4 media file from Premiere. The Metadata tagger gave me no option but to embed the data in a sidecar file. After the .MP4 was generated, I could find no sidecar file in the destination folder for the .MP4.
Next, I imported the MP4 into Premiere Pro and inspected its metadata tags. All of the metadata was indeed 'embedded' into the MP4 file....CONTRARY to the impression that Premiere Pro's export metadata tagger feature had implied.
I'm happy. THANK YOU! :-) PS: Not so happy with the intuitiveness or accuracy of Adobe's metadata tagger ialogue panel.
Do tutorial for us to see pls?
Do you also happen to know if using only kid3 suffices for applying the ISRC to the video? I use only good ole iMovie, which doesn't allow me to export with an embedded ISRC, so I'm looking for software that can alter the metadata in the final stage.
Can we just use Kid3 to add the ISRC code ? Or do we have to embed it in the Premier Pro export as well?
Redundancy.
Hey! Thanks for this. We have over 15 videos already posted to our RUclips page over the past 3 1/2 years - do you know of any way to go back and embed the ISRC to a video already uploaded to RUclips?
You can't reupload to YT...so unfortunately I don't think you can add after the fact
Hi! What you type on those identifier on xmp metadata? Is [ISRC:12digitsofisrc] or [12digitsofisrc] ? You said that isrc for audio file & video file need to be separate/different right? Is it okay have an US ISRC code for audio & UK ISRC code for video? Please answer asap. Thanks
I'm not an isrc expert. I would check with your label/distro.
The song isrc should not be the same as music video isrc is what I learned.
I use isrc:12345678901112
Thank you for this video. Would I register two different ISRC codes, one for the music video and the other for the sound recording on Soundscan?
To my understanding yes. Two different isrc codes however somebody posted contrary evidence to my statement.
To me .. better safe than sorry.
Answer is "yes"
@@philipsumesgutner could you give more detail as to why YES. On the ISRC site it doesnt say that (as far as i can tell) and Im not finding a way to get a separate ISRC for the Video.
I found my answer. For the video code simple assign the #9 as the first digit of your last 5 digits using all other digits as the original Audio ISRC.
Hi Robert, do you know if there is any way to add an ISRC code to a video that has already been uploaded to RUclips? Without replacing the audio or video. Thanks.
sorry...can't replace youtube
I just have a question. I have to put the ISRC code in the BWF Broadcasting Audio Extention?
Need this in Final Cut Pro too
..b/c I don’t see the same meta export info
Quick question, for RUclips Content ID when a video gets claimed and it shows the song metadata (Where it says "Music in this video, Get RUclips Premium) sometimes the song name is clickable and it leads you to the artist track. If I embed ISRC Code to Music Video, will it lead to Music Video instead of Artist Track?
Good question
Is it possible to add an irsc code to a video that has already been uploaded?
Can I just use kid3 or must I use both Premier Pro and kid3?
If you do have premier what is an other alternative ?
Dear CRFTSHO, fantastic video. Very helpful but it leaves me with some questions and decisions to make.
I am an unsigned artist. I had a full length CD mastered 3 years ago and I didn't have an ISRC code embedded within my album. My plan has been to promote several of the songs from the CD one at a time with music videos.
I really didn't even understand the consequence of having an ISRC code embedded into my songs until today. And only from your particular video did I learn that I also need to have a separate code a music video. But I'm still unsure if SoundExchange or BMI will be looking to collect royalties from my videos if I sign up with them? Maybe it depends on where they are played? As an artist without much of a fan base yet, having music videos seems essential to get people to listen.
I understand that I can pay a publishing service to do much of this work, but I do not yet have anyone working for me. Yours is the first video that has explained how I can embed the ISRC code into a video myself and that has me thinking and provokes more questions.
ISRC codes have not been embedded into my music videos and I have already posted some of them to my Facebook music page and invested time and money into promoting there. I also published at RUclips and have views on them there as well.
Questions:
1. Do I need to embed an ISCR code before I register with Sound Exchange?
2. Do I need a code for each audio file (song) or is a code for the album enough to protect me if I release individual videos to promote each song?
3. I assume that I need to use a service like usisrc.org or Tunecore to create ISRC codes? Can I generate them myself for free somehow and then report the number and embed them in my videos like you described? I'm guessing not.
4. Should I delete the videos I already have on Facebook and RUclips and render them again with an embedded ISCR code if I ever hope to earn money from these songs, or is there a work around to edit those videos with these codes? Or should I simply embed the code(s) into these songs for other arena's of distribution? Any thoughts?
5. Is a QR code (which I understand as different than an ISCR code) only necessary for tracking a physical product like a CD sold from a store?
6. Is there any way to collect royalties or get credited for number of spins from a music video uploaded and promoted directly on Facebook?
7. If I upload a video directly to Facebook, do they have any legal rights to use my video?
So I'm not a Music IP attorney so I'll answer these the best I can, but I'd always advise you to find a good entertainment attorney as well.
Questions:
1. Do I need to embed an ISCR code before I register with Sound Exchange?
My understanding is YES. You have to have the ISRC codes embedded into the MASTER of your recording. Basically they give you a unique code with a run of numbers - which you assign and update accordingly
2. Do I need a code for each audio file (song) or is a code for the album enough to protect me if I release individual videos to promote each song?
My understanding from research suggests EACH song and EACH video needs a unique ISRC code.
3. I assume that I need to use a service like usisrc.org or Tunecore to create ISRC codes? Can I generate them myself for free somehow and then report the number and embed them in my videos like you described? I'm guessing not.
You need the registry to help track them - think of it like a patent.
4. Should I delete the videos I already have on Facebook and RUclips and render them again with an embedded ISCR code if I ever hope to earn money from these songs, or is there a work around to edit those videos with these codes? Or should I simply embed the code(s) into these songs for other arena's of distribution? Any thoughts?
What most have told me is NO. You leave them up - but you can do a few things like RE-issue them with the ISRC - no reason to lose any momentum.
5. Is a QR code (which I understand as different than an ISCR code) only necessary for tracking a physical product like a CD sold from a store?
Correct - I think I mispoke a couple of times calling the ISRC code a QR code.
6. Is there any way to collect royalties or get credited for number of spins from a music video uploaded and promoted directly on Facebook?
I don't know that unfortunately, but I don't believe FB pays royalties.
7. If I upload a video directly to Facebook, do they have any legal rights to use my video?
DEFINITELY consult with an entertainment attorney. I have one that I love - she is awesome. If you want me to introduce you shoot me an email - drew@crftsho.com
LASTLY - I wanna hear your stuff :) Have you looked at trying to get it listed with a music royalty service like Artlist.io or one of those?
Hello Drew. Sorry to take so long to respond. Thank you very much for answering my questions to the best of your knowledge. I started taking a 6-month online seminar called the Artist Success Circle that is teaching me how to prioritize and navigate through the music business and I've been buried in new tools and tasks.
I believe the best option for me at this time is to join CD Baby and have them do some of these things for me. Simply because I'm trying to wear too many hats. And I don't know that I should make self-publishing one of them at this stage of my career.
Also, the only royalty services (performing rights organizations) that I was aware of were the big ones, BMI, ASCP, and SESAC. I looked at Artlist website that you recommended and it seems like they are geared for film makers to find music and they charge $199 a year. Is that the price to have your music included in their catalog as well? If you don't know I can email them.
Also I didn't understand what you meant by Re-issue the RUclips and Facebook video? I tried to Google search that and I couldn't find anything about if that was possible. I've never seen that option before. Does your comment above imply that you can swap one video out for another newer version?
Also here is a link to my videos on my RUclips channel. I don't have many yet. I do have more audio files at my Bandcamp page (papamuse.bandcamp.com/) if you enjoy whats here. Thank you for taking interest. Meaning Makers is my latest video and the title track from my album. We worked very hard on it. ruclips.net/user/papamuse
You seem to reference "QR code" a lot, is that what you're naming the ISRC? Or is this another code?
I mean ISRC...
A question only regarding the video codes and not the audio file.If you have 10 songs and so 10 Videos do you embed a video ISRC and a separate video UPC code or is the video UPC code only need for a video that is a single?
You need a unique IRSC for every song and a unique one for every video of that song.
Which ISRC are you adding in Kid 3 to the mp4? Is it the ISRC number of the song, or the ISRC number of the video? Thanks.
ISRC of the video OfCourse !
great video thanks for sharing.
Is there any other free software available where we can add ISRC codes to a music video?
Thanks a lot, very helpful and right to the point.
Sorry if I miss the obvious, but WHY exactly would you want to make sure that your ISRC code is linked to a youtube video properly? What's the benefit?
Royalties. If your video is shown on TV for example. I don't think it's important for most videos and at least in my country it costs 75€ to even generate an ISRC code. I'm making a video for Universal atm, so I want to have the code embedded just in case.
Can somebody write down the program he was using at first to make all those changes ? I hear premier could someone specifically write it please ?
When you were talking about pasting the QR code at 3:22.. I assume you meant ISRC code?
Yes, he meant ISRC Code
What if I already released the video and didn't know I needed an ISRC code for it before I uploaded it? Can you report to RUclips AFTER uploading?
Do you really need to so this ? Doeant youtube detect it on its own if your track is already on youtube music
I just DL'd Kid3 -- but the ISRC field does not appear in the fields , nor is available in the pulldown menu to add. Has it been removed? Any input appreciated. Thanks.
I'm not sure. It's been a long while since I had to do this.
@@CRFTSHO no prob.. found it but also forgot where at this point haha - i think its in the Tag 2 field and then click on ADD and its in the choices. Thanks!
Hey , how can i input ISRC code on Final Cut Pro X ? is possible to do that ? Thanks ! Big up from France !
Dang...I don't use FCP X but its basically just putting the info in the Metadata.
Hi I am an animator and made an animationvideo for a band. Now they have send met two codes that I have to put in the video. After You click the Metadatabutton... I have to put the code in Dublin Core, Idetification, Basic, BFW and Right Managment? And that is it right? Or do I have to do the second part of kid3 too?
Hope you can help me at this.
both. Kid 3 marries the meta
Dope video and thanks for the advice !
I had an idea. What if I purchased my own song on iTunes? That would be the audio on the video. It would trigger content id, I hope.
I know this is old but for many of you that are confused about needing two separate ISRC Codes for the Record and the Music Video. You can click on this link and read up on it. isrc.ifpi.org/en/using-isrc/music-videos
i know im a bit late but can i add my ISRC code even if im not in premiere pro? what if the mp4 video file was sent from a video producer through dropbox or we-transfer?
Yes. You just need it embedded in the META data.
Question? Along with the isrc code; does music videos have to have a UPC code as well?
did u find any answer to this?
And every song has an ISWC code issued by the PRO, which never changes regardless of who issues it or any subsequent publishing, and even arrangement alterations.
Do you have any solutions for embedding ISRC onto a .mov? Kid3 doesn't seem to be compatible with .mov files
Hmmm...let me look.
I mean you can embed on export from your NLE.
Another good practice probably is to add the isrc code in mp4 files name before uploading!!
If I have an ISRC code for the video and one for the audio... do I put both of them... what do you suggest me to do?
Just video
Big help! Thank you so much.
*On an unrelated note:* You smack those keys like you're on Jeopardy lol
I lost on Jeopardy.
I am embedding tags in my music videos using Final Cut Pro X. My options for this are different than Premier. The fields are: Title, Description Creator, Tags. For Description, I'm showing Artist: Eric Schuurman - Album: Music From Another Life - Song: Autumn '85. I think this would be parsed as a single long tag. Would I be better off doing this: Artist: Eric Schuurman, Album: Music From Another Life, Song: Autumn '85. I think the comma separator would have this parsed as 3 separate tags. In your opinion, which is the better approach? Also, I want to embed my ISRC code in the Tags field. Which of the following approaches for this would be better: USHHB1700073 or ISRC:USHHB1700073? Thanks in advance for your ideas!
Yeah...just needs to be noted in the description. We use ISRC:
Do you mean ISRC:USHHB1700073 all together in a single tag?
+Eric Schuurman yes
Thanks a lot!
Thanks for the video mate! No info anywhere else.
It was driving me nuts!
The ISRC Section in Kid3 is not showing up, what do I do please 🙏
Great vid...v useful. Why say QR code instead of ISRC code...so in summary you got to run video through both ?
sorry meant QR code :)
Hello. I'm working with FCPX. I've just finished my first original song. I had it mastered and used this mp3 in my video. After all that, I heard you still have to embed another ISRC code in the video. Only problem is, I really don't get how I should do this. In one of the comments below I read that you have to put the code in a tag? Is that the only place where you have to embed the ISRC code?
+Eszter V it's actually all in the video as well. You'll need a few things.
I'm not sure how you input metadata into tags via fcpx. But follow video. It should work without fcpx tags.
I don't really know how to find all the info from your video. I can't find it in FCPX. Do you have a step by step written out?
+Eszter V so the fcpx tags are not as important as the kid3 ones. It's just a redundancy.
Thanks. Watched your video over and over again and I think I managed to add in the ISRC code in the right places. Thanks so much for this video!
I use Final Cut Pro X, and this is what I did to add in the ISRC. I went to the Share Inspector, Clicked on the Dropdown menu for Attributes and selected "Show All Fields". You can add in the ISRC code in the "Copyright" section as well as the title/description/creator etc. The Code Will Export With The Video and you can see in your metadata. After you convert it to MP4 (I Use Handbrake) you will notice the ISRC code no longer appears in the metadata. I am on the final step now of downloading Kid3 to add the code to my MP4.
Hi, thanks for this upload, it was a huge help for me. One problem I do encounter when working with Kid3: when I export an MP4 from FCPx and use Kid3 for the embedding, it works like a charm (just like you showed). However, when I wanted to make a slighty less compressed MP4 version by exporting in .mov and then converting the file to Mp4 through Handbrake (which gave me a better result for this particular clip), when I open it in Kid3 the frameID 'ISRC' is suddenly not there. A lot of hte other options are, but not all. Any ideas why? I guess I can put the code under another ID, but it feels kind of messy. Thanks!
No clue. - its odd though. I wonder if that's a way for Handbrake to help RIP files that may have copyright protection.
You can add the ISRC frame in Preferences.
Could kindly tell us how you've this please i have done everything but i just know how to ad my isrc code in
hey hope your doing well i wanted to follow up and ask did you find a solution im kinda in the same situation now with adding a isrc to pm4 via kid3?
Is it too late to get an isrc code if the music video has already been uploaded to RUclips? (Curious).
yeah. so my understanding from the label and ISRC is that the SONG has a ISRC and the MUSIC VIDEO (including the song) has another ISRC - so basically both have unique ISRCs.
@@CRFTSHO Why can't he get the codes and just replace the current music videos on RUclips with the ISRC replacements?
@@CRFTSHO Question: If I have an ISRC code assigned to a song and it's registered to say Tunecore, and I make a music video just to play it on RUclips, wouldn't I get a royalty for just the song being played? The pictures in the video are only there to play the music. I used Movie Maker to add the songs. Will the IRSC in the song be tracked when the video plays?
What do I write in Dublin Core Description?
can yu make a vid specifically explaining the differences between types of metadata ..,,
OHHH...that's a big ask.
I downloaded Kid3 and opened my MP4 video file. When I click on "Add" (Add Frame) on the right side I do not see ISRC as an option.
just type in 'ISRC' and create the filed yourself:)
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@@FitTestChallenges Oh, ok. Thank you.
@@1rcproductions No probs
Hi - you've established that there should be 2 separate ISRC codes associated with a music video - one for the song and one for the video. From that it seems like you're saying that both ISRC codes should be embedded into the final video before uploading. Am I right? In that case does one need to embed the 'song ISRC code' in the premiere export metadata window and then embed the 'video ISRC code' afterwards, using Kid 3? Also, midway through this tutorial you start using the term 'QR Code'. I'm assuming you got things mixed up and that you actually mean 'IRSC Code'. It would be great if you could clarify / confirm this.
+Ross Blake just use the music video isrc
Hope you are alive and well. My question to you is this.. As a videographer do I ever need or am even able to obtain a ISRC code or that always comes from the artist/record company?
Typically the artist/label should provide.
I understand the ISRC code that you add to the mp4 info in multiple places with Premier is the ISRC code assigned to the video. But at the end of this instruction, you discuss how to add ID3 tags which are commonly used for audio only mp3s (includes the ID3 tags). In this example, do you also mean to say use the video ISRC code for the ID3 tags ? In other words, the unique audio only ISRC code is never found as part of the mp4 file whatsoever? Thanks for your answer if you have a chance.
A song released as an MP3 has an ISRC and the music video for that song has its OWN isrc. They both have unique ISRCs - that help?
Yes, that is very helpful. And I have learned so much more, now that I registered to and got my code at usisrc.org for USA for $95.
@@FriendstotheEndMusic i had 5 for $25
Super helpful, thank you for this!
I have many original songs (and am the owner of them) that have been uploaded onto YT, copyright registered, and also registered with Harry Fox Agency. Harry Fox Agency said they cannot track my original songs (royalties-wise) until I get an ISRC code attached to each one (embedded) which I want to do ASAP. 1 Around 2:50 into the video, you mention naming the file. By this do you mean assign it an ISRC code? (I read from isrc.ifpi.org that the ISRCs are assigned by the owners of the recordings).2A How does someone get the Premier software? 2B What is the cost associated with obtaining Premier? 2C Is it easy to upload onto someone's desktop PC? 2D Is Premier software user friendly in your opinion? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Ok. So to get isrc codes you have to register them with www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.usisrc.org/&ved=2ahUKEwjDtM_fvtXaAhVQslMKHe1lCjkQFjAMegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw0v3bLGC-EQ0Aw8_7KgPrBS
Premiere isn't hard but there are other probably more cost effective option. This company will embed the isrc into your video for you.
www.isrc.net/embed_ISRC.html?keyword=%2Bembed%20%2Bisrc&matchtype=b&position=1t1&gclid=CjwKCAjwzoDXBRBbEiwAGZRIeOr3dvBHr4WwaP3FItNi6pN4Y7GCZuUMyFqyhLynOMx8kmTF4wcxKBoCEKoQAvD_BwE
Thanks for your help. I'll definitely try to follow your advice, but would first like to know if all those (two full lines of) characters beginning with www.google ONE website?
QR code? Did you mean to say ISRC code? Anyway, I'm trying to attach an ISRC code that i got from CD Baby to a music video I made so ASCAP can pay me. Kid 3 doesn't use MOV files, there must be other software.
Meant ISRC
So is this how you get youtube music to associate your song with the music video version? If so, that's what I've been looking for and there's legit no answers. So that when someone streams my song on youtube music, the "song/video" option at the top can switch it back and forth?
I don't know. Hopefully community does.
@prodyeti please tell me if this method works and if you have tested it. I wonder if it is possible to switch music video/music modes using the method shown here.
@matrixplnocommentarygamepl3019 that's exactly what I'm trying to figure out. I don't have an 100% answer, but have you heard of Distrovid? It's an extented service by Distrokid where you can upload music videos. I'm pretty sure if you use it, you can tie the song and video together much easier
pls reply
How to get free Music Video isrc
Does the video get the same ISRC code as the one embedded in the stand-alone MP3 audio file? Or does the video of the same song get its own ISRC?
+Eric Schuurman depends on label sta
Ndards but we typically are given a unique isrc for everything including a music video.
how do i add isrc code AFTER the video has been uploaded?
I have exactly the same question! It seems like RUclips won't let you do that and the only option is to reupload which means you lose all your engagement ... would love to know if it's possible
@@catherinerushton9576 I've tried doing it via youtube studio. There is no such feature. And I can't re-upload because I worked so hard on promotion... Maybe I should embed isrc from the next music/lyric video. (Btw this ain't my main channel ... I dont upload vids here)
@@catherinerushton9576 I wish there were a feature to replace a youtube video with a different file, without any loss of engagement...
It's crazy. There must be so many people out there in this situation.
Yeah you can't replace a video on RUclips...MIGHT I suggest you use the re-upload as a marketing opportunity. Remix it or add something else to it and then get a new ISRC.
Won't that make it a separate release from the audio and sounds can will track them separately
Took a few courses through my local PRO in Canada which is SOCAN. They said to have an ISRC code for the song and a different one for the video.
very useful! thank you so much for this
is it possible to integrate those codes after the video has been published?
Not that I know of. I don't think RUclips let's you swap vids. You could add it in the tags. I see that from time to time
i want to know
how do i get paid using an isrc code ?
do i get paid by check ?
when do i get paid ?
Music and Videos ? if my video have an isrc codes
and its streaming very well on RUclips/vimeo ? where will i see revenue
and how do i track my music with isrc codes to see if their getting plays ?
i have Both..and im also with Ascap... i just want to know how its Done..
sign up with soundexchange and nielsen soundscan. they will get your money.
@@TheRealPac3 ASCAP pays out any money owed to you (when you use the ISRC code). You need to read the ASCAP terms of service because they only pay out once you have made a minimum amt of money.....and they only pay out certain times of the year (on a schedule). BMI pays out on a different schedule / with different amts.
Any idea how to add ISRC code to Davinci? No information anywhere about it.
I dunno. I'll have to look into it. We recently migrated to full davinici workflow so it'll be relevant.
@@CRFTSHO I think i found it, in the metadata on davinci you can write into the section that days 'Embedded Audio' - but in project settings you have to make sure that you have that metadata ticked as shown.
Where can we safely download kid3? Thank you.
Not sure. I don't use it anymore
Thank You for this video! :-)
Thank you SO much for this!
very cool... thanks for sharing! =)
Thank you so much for the info!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks we need this
I have difficulties to download Kid3
do you enter the dashes in the code ?
I have not.
www.usisrc.org/faqs/assignment.html
Q. Do I need separate ISRC Registrant Codes for video and audio?
A. The same Registrant Code can be used to assign ISRCs for audio and video recordings. We recommend the use of a "9" at the beginning of the designation code to assist in distinguishing between audio and video recordings.
Yes 😁
But if you've altered the song for the music video version or added new sounds or the music video runs longer than the song...I interpreted those changes mean new isrc.
@@CRFTSHO From: www.isrc.com/general-faq.html. Question: Do same songs occurring on multiple releases require different ISRC codes?
Answer: No. The ISRC code for a song stays the same no matter what album this track occurs on. A new ISRC is required only if ANYTHING about the song changes (track length, title, audio mastering, etc.).
According to the ISRC Manual, a new ISRC must be issued when:
A sound recording is re-mixed or edited.
If a new fade changes the length of a track by more than 10 seconds.
Edits that change the length of a sound recording by more than 10 seconds (playing time is measured from the first recorded modulation to the last recorded modulation).
A previously released sound recording is partially used as part of a compilation.
A "full restoration" of a historical recording is performed by re-mastering, re-pitching, re-equalizing, de-noising or de-clicking a sound recording to meet contemporary quality standards. The registrant of the recording has discretion when making the determination between full re-mastering (sound restoration) and simple re-mastering (reproduction without sound restoration).
Any idea how to do this in Davinci Resolve?
not yet
someone below said "in the metadata on davinci you can write into the section that days 'Embedded Audio' - but in project settings you have to make sure that you have that metadata ticked as shown."
It's not a QR Code, silly. ISRC Code
no, it actually is called an irsc code. he is right.
thank u man! helps a lot
got any questions..feel free to NOT ask me...lmao...good info