Can I use a clip from a movie in my YouTube video?

Yes you can use movie clips as long as it falls under fair use/fair dealing or if you get permission from the owner of the movie.

Are movies on YouTube copyrighted?

Yes, it’s illegal. Movies are copyrighted work (nearly every produced video is), so you are not allowed to use it without permission. The people you are talking might have uploaded movies, but they are not making money from them. The money goes to the copyright owner of the movie.

What are the rules of fair use on YouTube?

Fair use on YouTube

• The purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes.
• The nature of the copyrighted work.
• The amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole.

How do Youtubers get movie footage?

First, they play the movie on their TV. Next, they grab their video camera. While the movie is playing on their TV, then they start recording the movie with the video camera and lastly, they press stop recording once they captured the scene they wanted.

Can I earn money by uploading movie clips on YouTube?

So yes, you can absolutely make money by “Uploading Movie Clips” on YouTube, as long as you also remember to add something of value: Entertainment, Education or preferably both.

Why are some videos on YouTube not the same as others?

Sometimes a copyright owner authorizes some, but not all, of its works to appear on our site. Other times, very similar videos are owned by different copyright owners, and one may grant permission while another does not. Just because you purchased content doesn’t mean that you own the rights to upload it to YouTube.

What happens if you use unlicensed content on YouTube?

Any amount of unlicensed copyrighted content used—even if it’s just for a few seconds, may result in your video getting claimed by Content ID or taken down by the copyright owner. You can argue fair use, but you should understand that the only place where a fair use determination can be made is a courtroom.

Is YouTube’s copyright law the same as trademark?

It’s not the same as trademark, which protects brand names, mottos, logos, and other source identifiers from being used by others for certain purposes. It is also different from patent law, which protects inventions. YouTube offers a separate removal process for videos which violate trademark or other laws.

Is it legal to post videos you purchased on YouTube?

Just because you purchased content doesn’t mean that you own the rights to upload it to YouTube. Even if you give the copyright owner credit, posting videos that include content you purchased may still violate copyright law. Just because you recorded something yourself does not always mean you own all rights to upload it to YouTube.