You may want to start a Youtube channel about movies or you’re a movie lover who wants to incorporate some movie scenes into your Youtube videos in general. Maybe you’re wondering what the limitations are when it comes to using movie clips on Youtube.
In this blog post we will go over whether or not you can use movie clips on Youtube, what music is allowed in your videos, and how you can make money off of your Youtube channel. Let’s get started!
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Can You Use Movie Clips On Youtube?
Yes, you are allowed to use movie scenes on Youtube if they fall under the guidelines for Fair Use. However there are some factors that need to be met in order for the content to qualify as a legal use. We will go over those factors now.
Is Your Content Is Educational?
Before you start adding movie clips to your Youtube videos make sure that the content is educational and falls under an exception of copyright. Usually if your video falls under the criteria of “Fair Use,” the video is educational and in most cases commentary.
However, in some cases it will be considered transformative. This means that your content adds something new to the original work – usually transforming it’s meaning or message.
If you just post a video of the scene and don’t say anything there is a good chance that the video is not transformative. However, if you add a voice-over or commentary to the movie scene then your content may be considered transformative and therefore qualify as Fair Use.
Is Your Content Negative About The Film
In a lot of cases if your video is negative, this can also factor in to whether or not you can include a movie clip in your Youtube video. The reasoning is because if it is negative they will most likely file a copyright infringement because you will be possibly decreasing the value of the film.
Making a video about whether or not a movie is good or bad usually involves the use of clips from a film. This also applies if you make a video exploring why a scene is terrible, why an actor’s performance was bad, or why the film did not live up to your expectations etc.
If you saw a video degrading your work and convincing people not to buy the product and they were making money off of it you would most likely file a copyright infringement too!
How Long Are You Using The Content For?
They say the less amount of time that the films scene is playing in your video, the more likely it will fall under fair use. Usually they want you to keep it at a minimum of 10%. Although people around the internet say around 10% there is no place that defines how long you can use the content for.
If you want to discuss a whole film, only use small portions of each part. Don’t just play the movie all the way through because that will definitely result in getting a copyright strike.
Get Permission To Use The Movie In Your Video
Instead of relying on Fair Use, another good way is to get permission from the copyright holder to use their content. That’s only if it’s easy to reach them, which isn’t always the case.
Buy The Licensing To Play The Clip In Your Video
There are websites out there that also allows you to buy licensing from some movies. This is good especially when your channel is making money already and you have some money to spend on the licensing. This way you don’t have to rely on “Fair Use.”
Keep in mind not that all movie scenes are available for licensing.
How do Youtubers get clips from movies?
The first way is to use their camera that they use for their videos. If they have a tripod, it is easier for them to capture the footage from the movie and edit it.
Another way is by downloading the clips via YouTube. Then once downloaded they cut it down to the exact part of the scene they want to talk about.
What If You Get a Copyright Strike and You Think Your Video Is Fair Use?
You can challenge this by going to this website and filing a counter-claim. If you do this, make sure you have a compelling argument as to why it should fall under “Fair Use.” They will then have a couple days to go over whether you’re right or wrong. Sometimes if they copyright holder just doesn’t like how you portrayed their piece of art they won’t let it fly no matter what.
Can You Monetize Movie Clips On YouTube
Although it can be challenging. There are channels out there that can monetize movie clips on YouTube. These people dive deep into the analysis of the film and even give their own take on it. Just like with any other channel, YouTube wants to see that you’re adding valuable information to the table.
If you can do so in a manner where you’re doing most of the talking, and playing less of the movie clips, you should be able to do it yourself.
Conclusion:
We hope this blog post helped you to determine whether or not your video may fit the guidelines for Fair Use. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us in the comments below!
If you have any experience with this on YouTube leave your thoughts below!
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