The real danger to this video is you left out easily the most important thing to keep in mind: in many situations, if you sell anything related to your channel, you’re a commercial entity by many standards. Fair use does not apply. Bc everyone has a contingent right the second you start profiting from the fairly used clip. People missing this can ruin their lives
ACTUALLY.... Here on RU-vid at least, fair use CAN apply even if you are profiting - under some conditions. I'm no lawyer so this isn't legal advice - but all of my videos on this channel are monetized and I'm selling products in the description of every video. I very much understand getting demonetized - I had an entire voiceover channel that was demonetized - but there were flagrant violations. If you're using movie clips in a TV commercial - even if really short - ya, fat chance those would ever skate by. I'm sure you'd be hearing from lawyers that day. But on RU-vid, I think they cut us a little slack. I think it's more a matter of what prodution studios will allow. They want the good will of the 2 billion active users on RU-vid and go easy on us. BUT, in once sense you are right - there is NO guarantee once you start using copyrighted material unless you have written consent from the copyright holder. It is ALWAYS a risk. One I'm willing to take. So I tread lightly.
@DankMcStank Use clips that are under 5 seconds, upload unlisted, and see if they get copyright claimed. If not, you're probably ok, but no guarantees.
@@TrevorJonescreator Does doing top 10 list with (narrating) text over clips and none copyright audio count as fair use, removing the audio clip.Would love to know.
@@TrevorJonescreatorWait if you’re not monetized and don’t care about getting monetized then does it matter or not for you to have multiple movie clips and up to 30 second long clips in your videos?
Thanks for the video Trevor! I used this along with another video of yours to upload my first video with movie clips. I have a long ways to go, but this is a good start. Making the clips flow and not be awkward and distracting is harder than it looks!
Nice one for getting that down in seven and a half minutes with some great gags thrown in. I think most of us just want to make great videos and stay on the right side of YT legal team.
What if I use a 5 minute clip with no sound as a video for my music? Basically using just the video for instrumental/beat to keep watchers entertained as they listening
𝙇𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙂𝙚𝙩𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 ooh great question! I can only guess but stock footage was expressly created for you to buy to use in your videos. A very different kind of product from a movie, which was just meant for you to consume.
Had a thought how does a channel like Deadmeat get away with this ? I know they had a few videos taken down and they had to get a sponsor to re upload it
@@TrevorJonescreator I want to do a top 10 type videos and editing a anime openings so far using the whole opening with one video commentary and not will I get a strike and in trouble for this? Hope you see this to answer to the best you can. Do I give credit to the directors and stuff?
Well.... kind of. You can probably use clips up to 5 seconds, but will almost never get away with using long scenes. I'm not sure how the channels using long scenes get away with it. The may have consent from the studios. You MIGHT be able to get away with a longer scene, but most likely will get a copyright claim and not be able to monetize.
I started this channel very recent. Just started like 4 months ago. I also want to use other clips of movies and also of military. I want to know how to do this.I don't even see any credits in your description. Plz tell
I am just here to say thank you to infinity and beyond! Lol this vid + the vid on how to find clips and use them just gave me so much relief. Thank you!
I made a review of Renfield (2023) and used clips transformatively throughout my video to address key points. But it was still hit by a copywrite claim.
Ya... if they're over about 5 seonds (maybe a bit more) that's gonna happen... Keeping them super short has given me the most success in not getting nailed. Long clips and full scenes? Ya, you'll get hosed.
So, this video gives us reasons why we can use copyrighted content, but I'm looking for the "how". How did you get these clips of movies and how did you edit them in!?
Hey Trevor - thanks for another great video. Do you have any tips for using music in the same manner? I've added popular songs to my fun, non-commercial videos and RU-vid bans them (Facebook does too) since the songs have a copyright. Any suggestions for getting around this?
Hey Zach! Ya, music is way more uptight. They catch it right away. My advice: Don't use copyrighted music ever. I get my music for $15/month from epidemicsound.com Good luck Zach!
Back with a few more unsolved answers lol. One of your steps to cover ourselves was to get permission to use the clips. How would one get that ball rolling? And once we get permission or give credit in description does that mean we can monetize the video or using clips automatically disqualifies the video for monetization. Really appreciate yr feedback in advance 😊
It's super grey. I'm not a lawyer, so I can't give legal advice. Best rule of thumb: if it's not yours or you don't have permisssion, don't use it. But... If they are short clips and you're following the other stops you'll PROBABLY be fine - even to monetize - but there are no guarantees! It's always a risk! Permission? Just have to research it! For movie/tv clips, I've never done it! Way too time consuming. It's just the super safe way to to do it! Good luck!
@@TrevorJonescreator man thanks much for ur feedback. U dont kno how awsome and hard it is to get open feedback on the basics. Greatly appreciated trevor. Totally siked at giving it a shot. What's the worse that can happen right lol. Wont kno till we try. Thank u again. And I got u on not being able to give me legal advice, but say if I have more questions in the future, is it ok that I ask u for ur personal opinion if that time comes 😉
Hey there dude, ur info is good stuff and like a junky, I'm back. Haha. Through ur vids I'm feeling up to speed on fair use guidelines ect. Question. Whats ur opinion on the amount of clips used in a video opposed to the amount of time used per clip. I'm asking cuz I wanna try to create full sentences using various movie clips. Would 💯% love your personal opinion if u have the time to drop some more knowledge on my ever so ready to absorb mind🤪😁
Trevor, I’m a professional minister to children now using RU-vid to communicate our message to our audience during this time of quarantine. I have deeper questions that I can’t find the answers to. Can I email you to garner wisdom?! Thank you.
I screen record some clips that I use for memes and Everytime I upload them, I always credit the videos so I can mention that I’m not pirating, or plagiarizing. And to claim that the content is not mine at all. What I do is pretty correct? Right?
The best practice is for sure to credit the copyright holder but between you and me... I never do it.. Takes too long. And I think the bigger factor by far is the length of the clip. Shorter is better. Like under 5 seconds in my experiecne. Unfortunately, there are no hard and fast rules. But yes, you should give credit to the studio for sure.
A STRIKE? I highly doubt it. A copyright CLAIM? Maybe. There is literally only one way to find out. A CLAIM is no big deal. You can usually leave the video up but you just can't monetize it.
Thanks for the video, what if i am making a review video of a Tv or display. Can i show some movie clips or 4k videos from youtube as demo on that tv ??
I make virtual recreations of movie sets, and use a couple of photos and mini clips from the real movie set I’m recreating and compare them both, will I get in trouble if I use a couple of seconds of a scene to compare my creation to the real one?
Hey, Trevor,. My Question is:- Maximum how much Duration movie clip?? Is fine ?? Minimum 15-20 seconds of movie clip is good or not good please Reply????
There is no hard and fast rule I'm afraid. Every situation is different. It for sure can't be a "substantial" portion of the movie/tv show. It's very grey and there are other factors to consider. I'm no attorney, so I can't give any legal advice. The reality is, in theory, you could use 5 seconds of a 2 hour movie and a claim could potentially still be made. I keep all of my clips very short and try to follow the other Fair Use guidelines. We all wish there were more specific "rules" so we could follow them, there just aren't. ANY time you're using someone else's material without consent, you risk a copyright violation. How close to the edge to you want to play? : ) I wish I had a better answer for you - just follow the suggestions in my video and watch videos from Ian Corzine. He IS a lawyer and can give you further guidance, but he'll likely tell you about the same things I'm saying here and in my video. Good luck!
Okay But even for a shorter clip, RU-vid is showing messages like "Your video won't be shown to anyone or can not be monetize". How to bypass this, Please suggest. These message are appearing in the Check option while the video is being processed for publishing.
@@TrevorJonescreator I need a bit longer sometimes maybe for 10-12 second though. I have been seeing a lots of channels who are using these clips but I don't know how are they able to do it. What if I use 5 seconds clips (or maybe lesser) from a same movie, Will it be helpful that way.
I used a clip from a music video during a commentary/opinion video about what it was promoting to kids. It came up with a copyright claim even though it was fair use according to the guidelines. What can I do about that?
The guidelines are insanely grey. No hard and fast rules other than this: The only CERTAIN way not to get a copyright claim is to get written consent. Anything over 5 seconds will very often result in a copyright claim, has been my experience. On the flip side, a claim is no big deal. Usually means you can't monetize it or that the ad sense goes all or paritally to copyright holder.
@@TrevorJonescreator thank you. It’s frustrating because I am giving commentary on the content and person. That’s clearly fair use, so getting a claim is annoying when it doesn’t apply.
@@MommyAnswerLady How much of the music video did you use? Also, RU-vid lets the copyright holder pretty much call the shots. "Clearly fair use" - applies to virutally nothing I'm afraid! My understanding is the only way to determine 100% if something is fair use is... in court. And hopefully none of us here will ever end up there! Sorry I don't have a better answer! Also, at least you can keep the video up. Good luck!
@@TrevorJonescreator Thank you again. It’s all commentary and clip is short too. Here it is: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZPGrGFwGI1s.html
So what your saying is if i like a certain artifact from indiana jones and i only took the short clips that shows the artifact and use for education and entertainment to make money from the the video i made with the clips i use from a movie I'm in the green zone and using fair use?
I’m suppose to post a video tomorrow with a few movie scenes. My video is to inform parents on the best movies for their child to watch during Halloween that won’t scare their child. Will I be okay if I use like less than a minute of each movie? 🥴😬
I know u said that you never got copyright claimed, but do they still say copyright claim on them? And could I show movie clips as long as I keep it like less then like under 15 or 20 seconds?
I want upload a battle scene problem is its 13.37 mins it has this symbol 🚫 and doesnt work i av delete it.. is it still too long what do i have shorten it to get work 9.59 mins not sure any1 know
From my experience, anything over 10-15 seconds MAX will have issues. No one you're gonna get a full scene up without at lease a copyright claim, and possibly even a strike. Good luck! - Trevor from my other channel.
Heck yea! Thanks for this awesome video! Btw, I was wondering where you source the clips from? Is that also a factor? Any tips on where you source clips from?
I want to open my own youtube channel of suggesting movies. So can i use the movie clips of their particular movies? Because if i suggest their movies then in a way, their movies are getting promoted also. Suppose if i suggest The Wolf Of Wall Street and " everyone can find it on netflix " then they will also be promoted. Do i still need licensed copy?
Am I correct to assume you have access to a sort of hollywood search engine where you can pull out clips from a search box? Or did you single handedly locate each movie clip in this video? If so, where do you find one? Great video by the way!
Great breakdown. Question though. U recomended giving credit where due. The question i have is why no credit listed in the discretion for the clips u used? Jus curious as I'm hoping to start a channel myself and an trying have all loose ends covered so to say lol. Ur video is frickin awsome by the way!
in other words he's trying to say... it's a bit like jaywalking is it a crime? yes. But is it worth spending thousands in legal fees in order to prosecute? your call. most people wouldn't think so.
What about 5 minute scenes that are cut and have music played over them to amplify the original message? In other words, can I take 5 minutes from a movie and play a 5 minute song (That I'm allowed to put in my video) and create and amplify a very emotional moment that was already in the movie? for example Like those star wars edits with Anakin's transformation with some sad music.
You will likley get a copyright claim and not be able to monetize, but you MAY be able to leave it up. Here's more thoughts on that: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2weBieGHRok.html
@@paperplay9744 When I say monetize I mean Google Ad Sense - which is where RU-vid pays you per 1000 views, known as RPM in your analytics. You MAY monetize/"get paid per view" with movie clips if they follow the fair use guidelines. Be remember, NO GUARANTESS, cause copyright holder can always call you out, even if YOU think it was fair use. Best advice: use clips under 5 seconds and wait for RU-vid to run it's checks BEFORE you make it public. Good luck!
Great video! You made it so funny and interesting to watch, all the jokes you put in this video made it really easy to remember what you said. This is best video I saw about this topic. Thank you so much! :)
I get them ALL on RU-vid! RU-vid doesn't have everything, but it has lots! Here's a my video that shows how I find and download them: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-i9E9EUV9Y_Y.html What movie are you looking for?
Movie clips: you'll have the best luck keeping them under 5 seconds. Music - possibly even shorter. I stay away from copyrighted music almost completely. YT seems more uptight about music than movie clips. I just use Epidemic Sound, like $15/month - link in description - but I know that doesn't help if you're wanting to review a popular song.
Wow. I've been terrified of using any clips. Got a copyright claim on one of my speeches, because I used a song - just found out after years of it being online. They made $5 off me... THAT WAS MY $5 :'( You just TOTALLY changed my game - thank you SO much!
I'm not sure, but I would guess either not monetized or have agreements with the studios. Probably not monetized. There may be ads, with ad revenue going to the studios.
How does Hollywood keep track of the video clips they use and when they are making a movie? Do they have a databace? How do they know what they used or didn't use?
I was wondering if the audio of the clip you’re using (and talking on the top of) is silent and is only visual, does this make it less likely that people will sue or claim copy right?? Just curious to know as I’d love to do some video essays with shots of particular movies/shows as I speak over it - and is it even less likely if you slightly edit it? Thanks in advance if you get back to me!
Great question! Don't think that will help much. RU-vid SEES and HEARS it ALL. However, if you tweak the visual a LOT - like I explain in a video I'll link you to - as in tilt and blur - and it's silent, ya, pretty sure you can get away with more. The biggest thing is to keep the clips short - under about 5 seconds seems to work. Here's that video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2weBieGHRok.html
Hey Trevor! I wanted to do a supercut of the film Evil Dead 2 in which I take each scene the main character is injured and use it in a sort of montage. This would use a pretty substantial amount of scenes, and I was wondering if this would fall under fair use. I wouldn't be monetizing it or anything.
what if you shot the footage yourself so you technically own it but it's from say a rock concert and even if you don't use the audio from the artist's copyrighted songs, but only the images, it still contains images of publicly recognizable figures as well as their branding and logos, band names, stage set up and so on?
Same kind of rules apply. They MAY be able to call you out. If it's short, odds are you'd be fine. If you upload a full song, even with no audio, the artist might care. It will be hit and miss on something like that I believe.
Come on, no one is going to contact the copyright holders to use a few clips in their videos. We're just looking for the loophole on how we use these clips without getting in trouble from big brother. :)
Thanks Trevor. Does uploading your complication video with the "Creative Commons" license recommended? In other words, would a video with the Standard RU-vid license have a higher chance of getting copyright claim or takedown request from copyright owners?
If you don't own the rights to the footage, using Creative Commons would not be the right thing to do. Using Creative Commons tells the world they have the right to use the video - but you can't give away the rights to something you don't own. It's only for footage YOU have the rights to. Make sense?
Only way I know? Get permission from the studio. Probalby tough to do. You could TRY and MAYBE they'll let you get away with it if it's not monetized... but unlikley I think.
Im really sorry Trevor because my question to you was confusing and not clear, so please allow me to quickly clarify :- Music is not a copyright issue in my question since we are a family of musicians, and all our music rightly belongs to us and fully copyright. So I just wanted to know if using old film dance clips in the context of " fair use" can be to used "together" with our copyright music without confusing the two. As the music is copy right and the video clips would be "fair use" Can you tell me please if both can be used together in the same video ?
Hey Grace - It's exactly the same as I say in the video. Using a small clip MAY be considered fair use, and following the suggestions I make you can increase your chances of it being considered fair use, but there is no way to be certain unless you post. Only a judge can decide if your use is fair use. Even if RU-vid's Content ID flags it, if you're only using 1 second clips I wouldn't think anything serious would happen. But there is always a risk - you always take a chance and there are no guarantees. Personally, I'd take the risk - which in my opinion is minimal - but I like to live on the edge. 😎
Great video! What about the audio? Can i take maybe 30 seconds voice over or dialogue from a movie and use it on a personal video with all my clips and music? Thanks!
Heck, not sure. RU-vid can SEE and HEAR your videos and compare it to pretty much every major tv show and movie on earth... so they for sure will know. But... you can just TRY it. post it unlisted on your channel, and they will very quicly tell you if you "passed".
So basically, in order to use a clip from a movie: Keep it short, edit it a little bit, and put a link to the video you originally used in the description?
Actually, the ONLY thing that has mattered in my experience is keeping it short. The other stuff has had no impact. I shoot for 5 seconds, but you can probably get away with a bit more. Just need to test it - it's not the same for every clip. Just upload unlisted and see what YT says.
