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 TH-cam 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 TH-cam, 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 TH-cam 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.
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.
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!
So we know we should keep it short when using a piece of a movie, but what if we use a 1000 pieces of different movies? Is it fine because they're all short individually?
Maybe? I’d test. Upload unlisted first. Wait to see what YT says before you make public. But there is never a guarantee. Anyone could come back years later and issue a takedown order.
@@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?
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.
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
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🤪😁
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?
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.
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!?
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.
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!
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?
Trevor, I’m a professional minister to children now using TH-cam 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 have ALWAYS ALWAYS wanted to put movie trailers into my TH-cam film review videos without fear of being liable to copyright infringement. So is Fair Use my saviour?
Basically but keep in mind every film and rightful owner is different. On my other TH-cam channel I review Sci-fi movies and usually keep it short and theirs no copyright claim. However their have been cases where I'll get a copyright claim but the owner of the film allow the footage as long as the video is demonetized and has ads. With them getting the profit. Secondly I have seen copyright claims that downright block the video worldwide. But do not impact the channel.
What Papa said is accurate. Every copyright holder is different. Some are pretty lenient, others less so. There are no guarantees - it's trial and error with every piece of content. That said, I've used TONS of clips in my videos and if I keep them under 5 seconds, I've never had an issue on the 3 channels I've used clips in.
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!
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!
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!
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 for making this. Could you address then how you respond to a copyright claim. I made a trivia quiz for 1960s hits using 5-10 seconds sounbite from each song--got copyright claims for 10 of the 20 clips I used. What can I do? I see a bunch of other channels doing it? I reached out to them to ask, but they are my competition...thanks!
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'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.
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 TH-cam 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!
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?
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, TH-cam 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!
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 TH-cam'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. 😎
Okay But even for a shorter clip, TH-cam 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.
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: th-cam.com/video/2weBieGHRok/w-d-xo.html
@@paperplay9744 When I say monetize I mean Google Ad Sense - which is where TH-cam 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 TH-cam to run it's checks BEFORE you make it public. Good luck!
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.
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?
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.
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?
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. TH-cam 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".
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 ??
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.
So we can monetize videos with copyright material as long as we follow these general guidelines(I understand that it is not guaranteed)? I've been wanting to start a reaction channel for trailers, try not to laugh challenges, movie commentary, etc.
Maybe! I've found that if I keep clips under 5 seconds, I'm good. All the videos on this channel are monetized. You may be able to get away with longer clips with trailers - you have to test that out. TH-cam coming out with a new feature to tell you if you're clear or not. For now, just upload unlisted and see if you get a claim.
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?
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.
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?
Probably not. Keep the clip short and odds are good you'll be fine. For a LONG clip, the most likely thing is you won't be able to monetize it. My experience is the usually don't pull down a video. On all my channels I think it's happned to me only once: I did the voice over for a disney special look - and posted it on my VO channel. Disney was not amused and as I recall, TH-cam yanked it. I didn't get a strike or anything.
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. TH-cam 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: th-cam.com/video/2weBieGHRok/w-d-xo.html
Great video 😉what if i record from my smartphone a movie scene (5-10 sec) from my tv, showing my room too? I have seen many people do this on instagram...is it ok?
You would probably be fine. This isn't legal advice, but from personal experience, short clips like that are almost never an issue. I always suggest uploading as unlisted first and see what TH-cams's AI says. Then make it public once your cleared. But ya, I'd do that all day and not worry.
Trevor here from my newer channel. The most important metric on TH-cam is watch time. If you can keep viewers on a video, YT will show it more and you'll grow. If they watch the whole thing? Gold. One of the best ways to keep viewers watching is with pattern interrupts. If you're just a talking head, people will get bored. If you change what they are seeing or hearing every few seconds, you're interrupting the pattern and the WILL watch longer. A funny quip is a great way to keep them engaged and watching longer. As long as it makes sense in the context of your video. Other ways are changing the angle, zooming in on the shot, adding b roll, adding graphics, and effects, changing the music and adding sound effects.
@@josephb.6158 My pleasure! I'm trying to get better at it. My last video on my new channel I thought was gonna be a fail - since I didn't plan it and nothing super exciting happened... But I tried to change the shot a bunch and keep it moving, and that seems to be working! At the moment, it's performing #1 of my last 10 videos. Go crush it!
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 Trevor. Does uploading your complication video with the "Creative Commons" license recommended? In other words, would a video with the Standard TH-cam 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?
GREAT video...BUT...always a but...how do you tell us we can get away with :03 of 90 minute video...then tell us NOT to use the entire Star Wars movie? Duh. Where's the middle ground? Where's the legal ground? I know when you change a patent it's a 30% (if I remember right) change from the original. Does Copyright have something similar? If it's a five minute personal video can you use :50 on your different 5 minute video?
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.
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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
@DankMcStank Same here. I am looking at starting a review channel.
@DankMcStank That's not a bad idea. Good luck with it, mate. I hope it all works out 😊
@DankMcStank Thanks 😁
ACTUALLY.... Here on TH-cam 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 TH-cam, 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 TH-cam 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.
You explained better than TH-cam's own video about FairUse...
Awwe thanks!
Imagine if this got copyright claimed
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Considering it has ads... it did. Only thing from what I understand is finding that sweet spot or it'll be blocked worldwide
Fair use is, "like a big bowl of wibbly wobbly..." I was just trying to find that episode last week! And now I've found it. Thank you!
I'm here for you George!
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.
Ha thanks man! Yep!
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!
Dan Hesje it takes a minute to learn for sure!
He is an underrated youtuber! His editing is too good!!!!
TricksMate awe thanks man!
@@TrevorJonescreator 😃
I am going to use this as a resource in my high school filmmaking class(and for myself :) ). Nicely explained! Thanks so much
Awwe thanks for the kind words! Excited to make it into the educational system!
So we know we should keep it short when using a piece of a movie, but what if we use a 1000 pieces of different movies? Is it fine because they're all short individually?
Maybe? I’d test. Upload unlisted first. Wait to see what YT says before you make public. But there is never a guarantee. Anyone could come back years later and issue a takedown order.
@@TrevorJonescreator thank you for the answer. If it's just a takedown order it doesn't sound as bad as a lawsuit
There’s yt channel called movie clips and they post nothing but movie clips. How do they get away with it?
Probably not monetized or money goes to studio.
@@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.
ownes by a movie studio
@@aliciaannettafuntop10list57 @Trevor Jones i would like to knothis too
How do you channels like Watch Mojo get away with this? They post entire movie clips!
I'm not 100% certain but my GUESS is either A. Not monetized or B. Written consent. I'd love to know for sure!
Same question
@Be on the Ball. Noo
It could be fair use
@@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?
Does this apply for Tv shows also because I want to make a compilation of videos for a Tv show that I like
Yep. Same rules.
So if I plan to do a movie review, I should be allowed to use clips from the movie right?
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.
"Heck ya!". What a great resource, plus the recommended viewing at the end, too! Thanks for sharing.
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
I'm here because I plan to do a reenactment of my favorite movie scenes and then, post on TH-cam.
Great we should do a reenactment of my favourite movie scenes...
but those movies are a little different, if you smell what i'm cooking🍆🤯
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🤪😁
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
Either not monetized or they got permission would be my guess.
@@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?
How about fan edits? There's a lot a videos that use famous music and clips from shows and don't get copyrighted how does that happen?
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Trevor Jones Why can we use film and tv clips and it falls under fair use, but we can’t use licensed stock footage in the same way?
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.
“Maybe you wanted to take the most meaningful line in all of movie history and put it in your video” 0:19 😂😂😂
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Is adding audio on top of another channels audio clip technically transforming it?
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.
This was a very smooth, complicated video to edit. Your content is par excellence.
Really appreciate the kind words!
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!?
Like this! th-cam.com/video/i9E9EUV9Y_Y/w-d-xo.html (This is Trevor replying from my new channel).
Thanks Trevor, I am just starting out on you tube and the two videos I watched of yours really helped clarify and pointed me in the right direction
Glad to help!
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.
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!
Guy, the intro was so great that I had to subscribe within the first 20 seconds. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great!!!
Hahah thanks! 🙏
I’m ten and wanted to do a Star Wars video with content from the movie this was helpful thanks
Glad to help Rex!
yea
How do all those clips channels avoid getting strikes and how are those full-length movie and TV clips left up?
Likley not monetized.
@@TrevorJonescreator So then what's the point if it's not monitized?
@@jesussaves2856 All ads profit goes to the movie studio
@@thebrand647 then how can we earn money? from pay per view?
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?
Maybe! No guarantees unless you have written consent. But I've been fine with clips 5 seconds or less, for videos monetized on YT.
Trevor, I’m a professional minister to children now using TH-cam 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.
But of course! My email is in the about section!
So if I wanted to start doing movie reviews, how much of a clip can I use ? If I wanted to show parts of all the good scenes from the movie itself?
Finally, a video that explains some helpful guidelines! Thank you so much!
I have ALWAYS ALWAYS wanted to put movie trailers into my TH-cam film review videos without fear of being liable to copyright infringement. So is Fair Use my saviour?
Basically but keep in mind every film and rightful owner is different.
On my other TH-cam channel I review Sci-fi movies and usually keep it short and theirs no copyright claim.
However their have been cases where I'll get a copyright claim but the owner of the film allow the footage as long as the video is demonetized and has ads. With them getting the profit.
Secondly I have seen copyright claims that downright block the video worldwide. But do not impact the channel.
What Papa said is accurate. Every copyright holder is different. Some are pretty lenient, others less so. There are no guarantees - it's trial and error with every piece of content. That said, I've used TONS of clips in my videos and if I keep them under 5 seconds, I've never had an issue on the 3 channels I've used clips in.
Your videos are not only informative they're so entertaining & makes me smile & laugh. Thank you!
Aww thanks for the kind words!
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!
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
The Entertainer just follow these guidelines! Giving credit is a pain, so i don’t bother but it hasn’t been an issue.
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!
Awesome! Glad to help! - Trevor, from my other channel
Yeah! That's why I came here, actually!
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!
@@TrevorJonescreator thank u so much for the Reply...✌️✌️😊😊😊
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. :)
MissysDomain 100%. That’s what this is!
thanks for making this. Could you address then how you respond to a copyright claim. I made a trivia quiz for 1960s hits using 5-10 seconds sounbite from each song--got copyright claims for 10 of the 20 clips I used. What can I do? I see a bunch of other channels doing it? I reached out to them to ask, but they are my competition...thanks!
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'd keep each clip under 5 seconds for the best chance of getting away with it!
Heck Yes and thanks to you, I have completed 2 videos so far using your advice. Thank you for stepping up my videos with some flair.
Glad to help!
What about if I add part of a clip but no sound? For like a review of a movie..
Same guidelines apply!
How about cinemasins or alex meyers? They literally summarize movies for their content, how do they monetize it?
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.
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 TH-cam 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!
His DOWLOAD section is bigger than a library
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?
I doubt it, but can't know for sure till you try! I wish they'd give us actual "rules", but they don't exist. Just uplaod unlisted to test.
@@TrevorJonescreator ok, will do. Thanks so much for the reply / advice! 😁
Can I do impressions using characters and lines from a movie? Not actually using any video from the movie.
Heck yes! I'm putting movie clips in my videos to make it more funny
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, TH-cam 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: th-cam.com/video/ZPGrGFwGI1s/w-d-xo.html
YES A DOCTOR WHO REFERENCE!
What are the rules to record a movie watch party and post to TH-cam?
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 TH-cam'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. 😎
@@TrevorJonescreator thats really helpful to know. Thank you Trevor
Yes
Good stuff! My understanding is "fair use" is also what allows us to use other peoples pictures and art in our thumbnails as well.
That’s my understanding as well!
Please answer me
I decided to make movie review videos using trailer of movies
How can I fair use trailers of movies without getting copyright strike?
Okay But even for a shorter clip, TH-cam 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.
How long are the clips? I keep it under 5 seconds usually.
@@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.
@@TrevorJonescreator Hi Just wanted to let you know that it worked. The short clip probable 5-6 second so thanks for the suggestion.
Would this still work if I want to upload reaction videos to music, movies, series, etc? Great video btw, very useful
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: th-cam.com/video/2weBieGHRok/w-d-xo.html
@@TrevorJonescreator I need an answer, ok can't monetize... so no money. But we still can get money from pay per view right?
@@paperplay9744 When I say monetize I mean Google Ad Sense - which is where TH-cam 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 TH-cam to run it's checks BEFORE you make it public. Good luck!
@@TrevorJonescreator Thanks a lot for the info, now i get it
I wanna use songs from metal bands and movie clips......to be transformative/inspiring/out-of-the-tube thinking.
Please advise.
Ra5.
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.
So basically as long as you use Short clips and not yoink whole works you can use any clip.
Thank very much you
That's worked for me so far!
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?
Same rules apply. If you use clips over a few seconds you will probably not be able to monetize those videos.
Here are my current thoughts about it: th-cam.com/video/2weBieGHRok/w-d-xo.html It's also what happened to me.
So how do we actually add the clips to our videos?
Download them, then use any editing program to add them.
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.
I noticed that some TH-camrs put White&black effect or crop the original video little bit. Does it help?
I actually just watched a video that explained how that can help! However, I haven't confirmed it. : )
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?
If I were to post 40 seconds of a clip of a movie is that fair?
You probably would not get away with it. I try to keep it under 5.
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. TH-cam 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".
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 ??
Same fair use guidelines apply!
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!
That is what is suggested to play it extra safe - but to me, it's way to much work! I'm trying to follow the other steps as much as possible.
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.
So we can monetize videos with copyright material as long as we follow these general guidelines(I understand that it is not guaranteed)? I've been wanting to start a reaction channel for trailers, try not to laugh challenges, movie commentary, etc.
Maybe! I've found that if I keep clips under 5 seconds, I'm good. All the videos on this channel are monetized. You may be able to get away with longer clips with trailers - you have to test that out. TH-cam coming out with a new feature to tell you if you're clear or not. For now, just upload unlisted and see if you get a claim.
@@TrevorJonescreator appreciate the feedback. I'll try it out!
7:07 HEY, EFF YOU TOO BUDDY. Just kidding. Thanks for the great guidelines.
CinemaPlug 🤣
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?
As far as TH-cam, TH-cam has something called Content ID. When you upload YT compares your video to it monster database - audio and video.
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.
Depends on the studio. Some will make you take it down, others may let it fly...
@@TrevorJonescreator Gotcha. Thank you!
What about making movie reactions ? I wanna react to movies and shows how can I edit my videos to make the reaction ?
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?
This explains it: th-cam.com/video/i9E9EUV9Y_Y/w-d-xo.html
I have a question sir!
If I use a piece of a film in a 2 minute video but I don't want to receive money from that, will youtube shut down my video?
Probably not. Keep the clip short and odds are good you'll be fine. For a LONG clip, the most likely thing is you won't be able to monetize it. My experience is the usually don't pull down a video. On all my channels I think it's happned to me only once: I did the voice over for a disney special look - and posted it on my VO channel. Disney was not amused and as I recall, TH-cam yanked it. I didn't get a strike or anything.
@@LyfeUntethered And do you think it goes the same way with using seconds of a song? 🤔
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. TH-cam 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: th-cam.com/video/2weBieGHRok/w-d-xo.html
Great video 😉what if i record from my smartphone a movie scene (5-10 sec) from my tv, showing my room too? I have seen many people do this on instagram...is it ok?
You would probably be fine. This isn't legal advice, but from personal experience, short clips like that are almost never an issue. I always suggest uploading as unlisted first and see what TH-cams's AI says. Then make it public once your cleared. But ya, I'd do that all day and not worry.
“Heck YES” needed this information for my “Top 10 Documentaries” video. Thanks!!
Is it better to use a “meaningless quip”, to keep your video active?
Trevor here from my newer channel. The most important metric on TH-cam is watch time. If you can keep viewers on a video, YT will show it more and you'll grow. If they watch the whole thing? Gold. One of the best ways to keep viewers watching is with pattern interrupts. If you're just a talking head, people will get bored. If you change what they are seeing or hearing every few seconds, you're interrupting the pattern and the WILL watch longer. A funny quip is a great way to keep them engaged and watching longer. As long as it makes sense in the context of your video. Other ways are changing the angle, zooming in on the shot, adding b roll, adding graphics, and effects, changing the music and adding sound effects.
@@LyfeUntethered Thank you for the advice and responding. Much appreciated!
@@josephb.6158 My pleasure! I'm trying to get better at it. My last video on my new channel I thought was gonna be a fail - since I didn't plan it and nothing super exciting happened... But I tried to change the shot a bunch and keep it moving, and that seems to be working! At the moment, it's performing #1 of my last 10 videos. Go crush it!
"Heck yeah" Hi Sir trevor would I get a copyright strike if i use only a 5-10 seconds?
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.
How long is short when keeping it short?
I stick to about 5 seconds. But you can experiment with longer! I’ve NEVER had an issue with a 5 second clip.
Thanks Trevor. Does uploading your complication video with the "Creative Commons" license recommended? In other words, would a video with the Standard TH-cam 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?
GREAT video...BUT...always a but...how do you tell us we can get away with :03 of 90 minute video...then tell us NOT to use the entire Star Wars movie? Duh. Where's the middle ground? Where's the legal ground? I know when you change a patent it's a 30% (if I remember right) change from the original. Does Copyright have something similar? If it's a five minute personal video can you use :50 on your different 5 minute video?
Heck I don't know man! I'm no lawyer - just sharing my experience and what I've learned. But I'm not aware of anything similar to patent law.
Heck Yeah! I'm scared to upload my video now! lol
Live on the edge! It's fun!
@@TrevorJonescreator 😂
you got a like from me just for pronouncing the word QUANTITATIVELY so perfectly 🤣
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Thanks for this video. I think I finally have the tools to make my idea for a YT channel work. Cheers. P.S. I have subscribed.
I have tried doing that twice , This is what always happen in my youtube channel please I need help
You probably need to use shorter clips
What do you use to create the clips?
Gary Wiseman I use this to download and Premiere to edit it in. www.apowersoft.com/video-download-capture
You repling all comments I appreciate you 🤙
I try!! But I have some catching up to do!
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.
This came out on my birthday lol
Sarcasm, is that sarcasm?