These two large companies do not approve of blanket licensing. In the case of using a videotape from either one, you would have to write or call ahead and seek permission. The rule here is to study the packaging. Since many of these videotapes are produced for church use, there is usually a statement to that effect. So always check the packaging, and when in doubt, call the toll-free number that is sometimes included.
Several areas are complete no-nos.
Material taped off television or cable may not be publicly shown at any time, even if the producing studio is otherwise covered by a license. Editing or changing a prerecorded videotape in any way is never covered by the license. We live in litigious times. Churches need to understand their obligations under the law. Tenn. This article is taken from Let's Worship Winter 2000-2001.