Is this a good DVD intro animation? Is the company reputable

[tomld]

Hi, I am creating a DVD and I found a great 3d animation that I would like to use as a introduction piece. The animation is located at, http://files.digitalforge.com/assets/DVDMatrix-small.mpg

The company is 'Digital Forge'. Is that a good animation to use as an introduction? Is in the the right format & size? (sorry I am a newbie).

Also is Digital Forge a reputable company? The main concern I have is if I purchase it will I have the rights to use all the animation and audio in the clip.

I would like to use it as an intro that plays once you pop the DVD in and then when finished it would go to the DVD menu. Is that possible?

Any thoughts? I think it's a cool clip and if everything checks out, I'll purchase it.

I appreciate everyone's help!

Regards,
Tom

[D_Knife]

Well I agree with you on the "cool" bit - very nicely done,
however as for the rest of your questions

Is in the the right format & size?

it's a bit hard to say since it's listed as a "small" clip, perhaps you could ask them and post what they say here if your not sure.

if I purchase it will I have the rights to use all the animation and audio in the clip

It can vary but usually you would be able to use it for specified products in it's entireity sometimes for an unlimited amount of time, but usually for a fixed time period or project - perhaps some others who know more about copyright could add to this. Reputable companies are normally very upfront and honest about this.

[chry_boy]

368X240 is pretty low rez to put on a DVD. 720X480 or 640X480 would be a ton better. However, it is a cool animation and if you can't find anything else, then sometimes content is better than quality.

I have never heard of Digital Forge before. From their webpage it doesn't even look like their business is selling stock footage or animations. What you need to look for as far as a license goes is a "Royalty Free" license, that specifically states you can distribute the video to others on the DVD you are making. (If you are not distributing the DVD to others, and only viewing it in your own home, then forget this.)

Digitaljuice.com provides volumes of videos like this or FootageShack.com provides single clips with a royalty free license.