[Fmpro] Rapid Cue

[LB440@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/15/07 5:33:13 PM, mnortham at gmdgroup.com writes:

> Too bad they didn't design RapidCue as a 2-way street - so a member could
> get copies electronically of every cue sheet that has their name on it.
> Given the myriad of things that can go wrong with cue sheets getting to
> ASCAP and getting entered correctly, this kind of cue sheet audit should be
> done by every composer at least once every few years.
> 
In a sense it is, RC gives you access to allow others to sign on, review, 
print out and modify ( if authorized ) the cue sheet. It will only access cue 
sheets done in RC and will not link shows to you (this is a great idea) I'll 
suggest this one.

> 
> I also wonder if ASCAP bothered to have any sort of a "I attest that the
> information contained in the cue sheets I submit is correct" type of terms
> and accompanying legal responsibility so that cue sheets can finally have a
> legal source and author... Might cut down on all the cue sheet fraud that's
> going on where executives claim to be "writers" and ASCAP happily writes out
> checks to them...
> 
> 
There is a box where you input who submitted the cue sheet but it is not 
manditory to fill it in.


 I believe you can get copies of sheets you've submitted via the new system
and revise them. As far as legacy information, that would be fantastic if it
were available, however information to-date suggests that is not a function
included with the Rapidcue system.

This is correct but again the person submitting the cue sheet must authorize 
you to access the account.

RapidCue is a big step forward in submitting cue sheets, it cuts down on a 
lot of paper work, and puts the information directily into ASCAP & BMI's system, 
can it be improved, yes and it appears that both PROs are open to 
suggestions. 

Best,

Larry Brown


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