Use Movie Clips Without Copyright | Don't Get Demonetized!

[@ansumannanda6990]

Dude this is the clearest and most concisely put information about copyright I’ve seen on KZbin. Thanks man. Starting my channel shortly. Thanks for your help.

[@TheorySmack]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad I could help!

[@GameOverMovieReviews]

Our methods are nearly exactly the same. As someone who's videos are now almost entirely clips, I'm more and more mindful of being careful. Only got 10 claims across my 91 videos and nothing recently. The most frustrating one is a 10 second clip of Monty Python in an 8 minute video. Ridiculous

[@TheorySmack]

Dang man...a claim on a 10 second clip is rough.

[@Babs364]

Can I not mute the original sound of the movie without getting copyright, it looks more interesting with the original sound

[@SaraSealock]

I’ve been looking all day for helpful information like this. Thanks so much!

[@Letsplayace]

-vigorously taking notes- but seriously thank you for this one man. It was scary thinking about getting strikes but this video gave me peace of mind! :D - Let's Play Ace

[@TheorySmack]

Glad I could help out!

[@brandonblue5190]

Same here

[@Sam-em8lm]

You have no idea how helpful your video was and how much it helped me and saved me time. Thank you, mate, and keep up the great work!

[@TheorySmack]

That's awesome to hear! Happy I could help!

[@TheorySmack]

Let me know if you have any other questions about this!

[@dranmarks]

I have a question. The still clips or freeze frame on the movie/TV show or picture. Is it a between 7 to 10 secs just like the short movie clip

[@TheorySmack]

@@dranmarks Well I'm 8 months late, but you can leave still images up for as long as you want.

[@MrTraxSta]

Bro you work hard man. Props. Im looking at coming up with the script and then paying someone over at fiverr to run the edit as per instructions give here.... ill give them my audio file with my narrated script and perhaps also the raw youtube trailer footage as you described here. Top man. Thanks. I subscribed.

[@TheorySmack]

Appreciate you

[@MariaN7-63]

I've started a new channel and my first 2 videos kind of suck 😮 I totally appreciate all you have shared with us. Thank you so much! ❤

[@TheorySmack]

I just watched a bit of both of your videos, I like your personalities! I'd drop that super long intro and just cut straight to the content. Intros came and went a long time ago. Aside from that, make 50 videos and don't pay attention to really any analytics or anything in the process. Just get used to making videos, being on camera, and creating. After 50, look back at the data and see what worked and what didn't. Start refining things like thumbnails, edits, etc. Make 50 more. Rinse and repeat. Best of luck!

[@MariaN7-63]

@@TheorySmack I really appreciate your input. Thanks a bunch, I will definitely take your advice. 😉

[@TheorySmack]

@@MariaN7-63 Happy to help, bounce things off me any time. I'm in a busy season right now so my creation time is basically non-existent. But happy to provide value where I can in the interim :)

[@MariaN7-63]

@@TheorySmack Thank you very much! Much appreciated😊

[@stoless2337]

Thanks alot. Nearly gave up on a 2 month project until i saw this video :)

[@TheorySmack]

Niiiiiiice. Keep going!

[@LifeAtCore]

Many thanks for your video here, Very Helpful. This video gave me all the information that needed. Simply Great!😊

[@TheorySmack]

Glad it was helpful!

[@High-Tech-Geek]

Thanks for sharing this insider info! Q1: Are there certain studios to avoid (a list of the ones you mentioned that dispute everything)? Q2: Can you talk more about copyright strikes and how/why one gets them or avoids them. And how one can dispute them or not? Q3: Any advice on playing clips of copyrighted music? What if you're commenting on the music or trying to give a short example of what the score or song sounds like?

[@TheorySmack]

1. Oh man - I know for a fact Universal is the worst and beyond that, I'm not really sure. They've just gotten me multiple times! 2. This will probably require another video. Too long to type out here. 3. I would never ever do copyrighted music. Ever.

@@TheorySmackuniversal, paramount and Disney. These studios are the tough guys.

[@ScofieldStudios]

Are MP4 downloaders illegal. I know how to use fair use, but I don't know how to download the movie clip/KZbin video without Spectrum sending a letter saying it's copyright infringement.

[@TheorySmack]

I don’t have spectrum, but I use YT video download tools with no issues. You could always use a screen recorder like OBS as well.

[@ScofieldStudios]

@@TheorySmack I have stream labs. It's just hard because I now feel like Spectrum is heavily monitoring me and if I mess up again the Wi-Fi will go out. I don't think it's because of the MP4 because I used that for years with no complaint. I downloaded an app to download movies and that's when the letter came. So, it's probably because of that but I also don't want to take a chance since screen-recording is also apparently prohibited by KZbin.

[@thewal1ofsleep]

I've considered learning how to make review or "video essay" style videos about movies, especially horror films which are older, independent/"B", foreign, etc. Do you know if a lot of the copyright issues are more common with more recent or "bigger"/Hollywood films? For instance, if I were to make videos about films like the original Night of the Living Dead, The Exorcist, Jacob's Ladder or 70's Italian horror films (quite a range in film popularity there), would the videos be under less scrutiny than if I were reviewing a recent movie like The Fast and the Furious with broad market appeal? Another question; sometimes I see videos in the style I want to make where longer clips are used and wonder how they get away with this. Is this because they don't monetize or is there some other reason? Often those videos still have ads so I'm wondering if they allow the copyright owner to take the revenue and the channel is compensated by their Patreon, merch etc. or if there is another reason, like copyright owners just don't care. Red Letter Media videos come to mind. Those are really good at making content so perhaps they are "tricking" me into feeling like they are showing longer clips than they really are. Thanks.

[@TheorySmack]

Older/less popular movies probably had a slightly lowered risk, but only slightly. Larger channels can get away with more in this space, for whatever reason. Not saying they can do whatever they want, but they are more likely to get copyright owners to allow their content without putting a claim/strike on their videos.

[@vogel6105]

Hi there, I stumbled across your video and found it very helpful. I have a couple of questions. Which editing software do you use? I know you said it in the beginning, but I'm not sure I understood the name. Secondly... would you consider taking on a project like a Visual Voice Over demo?

[@TheorySmack]

I use Davinci Resolve for editing. I'm open to a project, shoot me an email - [e-mail].

[@TheHorrorComedyHangout-sr6bg]

Ths was an amazing video and super helpful! Thank you! Keep up the great work!.

[@TheorySmack]

Happy to help :)

[@amrithravikumar3579]

Thank you! This video really helps!

[@TheorySmack]

Glad to hear that!

[@angeltorres_vids]

Great video. A question I tried to take screenshot on the computer, but some streaming devices block the image any tips or software?

[@TheorySmack]

Yep! I use a chrome extension called “Video Screenshot” and it works really well

[@onlinesurfer8725]

so when a video is copyright claimed, and in your case the F9 video Fair Use was rejected - do you have to take it down permanently? or is it just demonetized?

[@TheorySmack]

Just demonetized. It’s only taken down if a copyright STRIKE occurs.

[@PikaChu-ui8bp]

Wanted to use a one time 5 sec Star Wars clip with no audio in my review vid any experience with Disney 🙏

[@TheorySmack]

I've done a ton of Disney content and never had issue with them by using these methods.

[@TheBranchez]

Wow man, not a very long video but extremely informative and useful!! Thank you very much. I have a question regarding images or stills used from trailers, movies etc. If you download a random image from the internet, for the use in your video, how do you know the imagine itself is not copyrighted? And what is the difference between using a screenshot from a movie and a clip? Why is an image free to use?

[@TheorySmack]

I’m glad the video was helpful! To poorly answer your question…I don’t know, lol. What I do know is that still just don’t get flagged for copyright on YT.

[@TheBranchez]

@TheorySmack fair enough. I am trying to understand all this about copyright but your comment still answers my question 🙃 The most important info is there 👍

[@tellinstoriesonfilm]

Great video and really good to hear from someone with lots of experience in this industry. A quick question, have you ever used footage from a film you own - won't go into details on how you've got it onto your editor of choice but say you were cutting clips together from the film, sticking to the sweet spot duration and cross cutting with clips from YT of interviews etc? Also, I hear if clips are manipulated in some why, like you've added graphics etc, this reduces the likelihood of claims, strikes? Do you know much about this? Thanks in advance!

[@TheorySmack]

When you say films you own, do you mean you are the literal owner of the copyrighted material? Or you own a DVD? And yes, editing/chopping up clips, adding in graphics/still images does reduce the likelihood of strikes.

[@tellinstoriesonfilm]

@@TheorySmack Thank you for getting back to me. I mean the latter, but not always in the format of a DVD. Let's say a film has been purchased online and you would like to include parts from the film to help drive the narrative of what you are creating. I would just like to know the risks involved and how to stay on the right side of the fair use policy.

[@TheorySmack]

@@tellinstoriesonfilm I generally just look for clips on KZbin via trailers and things. That said, if you need specific clips, you cloud play the movie on your computer and use software like OBS and screen record as the video plays. I've definitely done that a time or two. Key is - make sure you're staying in line with fair use in your content/commentary and you'll be fine.

[@tellinstoriesonfilm]

@@TheorySmack that's exactly what I was getting at, thank you! I've made faceless video documentaries for various channels and been okay, using YT clips only. Wondered if actual films got picked up though. Great help thank you again!

[@TheorySmack]

@@tellinstoriesonfilm Happy to help

[@TaijiquanSG]

I record martial arts perfomances and most of the time a copyrighted music is used as accompaniment making my video uploads becomes demonitized. Would you have a way to help me overcome the problem? Thanks in advance

[@TheorySmack]

If there is music playing during your recording process, you’re gonna have a hard time unless you just completely mute the footage and play non-copyrighted music over top

[@snakewaiter777]

So if im streaming I can watch a 10 sec trailer but not any longer?

[@TheorySmack]

Pretty much

[@juliaorpheus]

Thank you!

[@AustinFromAustin-du7gv]

9Convert keeps opening tabs, sketchy

[@nathaliabarcellus8557]

e como posso fazer um canal dark de musicas?

[@brandonblue5190]

This video deserves a sub thank you for the content!

[@TheorySmack]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Movieklipse]

you got a sub! nice video

[@houseofcrimes9047]

Hey. Can we use the name of the movie in the title of our videos? Ive seen cases where people are saying we shouldn't mention the movie name in title of video as it will get copyright struck

[@TheorySmack]

Absolutely not a problem at all to use a movie name in your title. Those people are silly

[@houseofcrimes9047]

@@TheorySmack OK thanks man. Gonna start my own review channel but only with images, no actual movie clips. Better safe than sorry in the long run

[@TheorySmack]

@@houseofcrimes9047 agreed. I started using more clips actually and I’m running into claims again. Lol Such a headache

[@houseofcrimes9047]

@@TheorySmack As I say, better safe than sorry 😥

[@tpl608]

I would never come at you for a copywriting issue for my pushing ancient Greek naked olive oil wrestling or even modern day Turkish olive oil wrestling. Lol. Still love and appreciate your video on the subject.

[@TheorySmack]

Thanks fam!

[@tpl608]

@@TheorySmack fam?

[@TheorySmack]

@@tpl608 Fam = a term meaning one's close/good friend or family.

[@MotionMedia7]

Thank you man,your video help me a lot

[@TheorySmack]

Glad to hear that!

[@Moviebaddie]

What editing app do you use?

[@TheorySmack]

Davinci Resolve

[@RiddleCutzOfficial]

What editor do you use for editing movie clips?

[@TheorySmack]

Davinci Resolve

[@RiddleCutzOfficial]

@@TheorySmack thanks 👍

[@reupbeatz2174]

Thanks man

[@TheorySmack]

No problem

[@Babytuby]

Plz teach these methods step by step like 1. Method do this 2. Method do that it will be easier to understand thanks ❤

[@tpl608]

Thete is a channel about comedy and Africa that does shows like TBBT, 2.5 Men and they play a part from the middle at the start to get around copyright. I am surprised that doesn't make KZbin mad. Where KZbin is nuts with those over sensitive types seeing a mouse in a trap. Yet the dogs killing rats in their mouths are no problem. I dont watch those much ,but have caught them over the years.

[@TheorySmack]

Yeah, that's bizarre...

[@tpl608]

You could help young or new ones by doing a video of your whole process. A ahort, say 3-5 minute video could be cool. Yes, i guess you would be creating your competition, but KZbin is vast.

[@TheorySmack]

It takes me anywhere between 6-12+ hours to make a video. I'm not sure I could condense that into 3-5 minutes. lol But, I like the idea. I could do a series of videos on all of my processes.

[@tpl608]

@@TheorySmack maybe a 10 minute video with you talking at points not shown. Or even maximum of 15 minutes

[@peterpeter-kc4kh]

i love u

[@TheorySmack]

FANX

[@tpl608]

Wait a second. I am thibking of possibilities. You qre holding back on me young man. You can take a photo of modern day Turkish olive oil wrestling and make them move. Possibilities. Lol. Sorry, had to.