Production notes
Keep the music note even when your project does not need a public credit
A public credit and an internal asset record do different jobs. A small repeatable note can help a future editor find the right recording without rebuilding your search.
Public attribution and internal records have different jobs
Optional attribution does not make the source of an asset irrelevant. Showing a creator name publicly and keeping an internal record of the selected recording serve different purposes.
A later recut, editor handoff or platform question may need the exact recording, acquisition context and usage location. A credit line alone rarely contains all of that.
Make the note easy to repeat
A small format can include title, track URL, acquisition date, license reference, project and scene, plus cuts and fades. Keep each entry alongside the project rather than starting with an elaborate tracking system.
Add fields where they help, but do not paste the whole internal note into public credits. Client details and unreleased work belong within the appropriate private sharing scope.
The next edit benefits
Finding source music from a finished video can take time. A saved URL and usage range let the next editor assess whether to reuse the same phrase or extend elsewhere.
The note does not replace permission terms. Check the relevant conditions when reusing the music; the old record helps distinguish your earlier decision from the new use.
Source: Kominami