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| Posted on 2012-02-14 06:35:40 PM |
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I have been having a hard time deciding if I want monetization on my videos due to the fact that... Most of my videos probably infringe on some Nintendo stuff. I have custom made levels on there using Lunar Magic, and a couple of Call of Duty Videos (with commentary). I am afraid that they will pretty much destroy my account when they see these videos on there. How could I avoid this? Is there anything that I could do? Or should I just not Monetize my videos? I read the Guidelines of Youtube Monetization, but... I am still unsure... help please?
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| Last edited on 2012-02-14 06:36:45 PM by Protoman. |
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| Posted on 2012-02-14 07:15:00 PM |
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What are crying about so much ?
Dont you think that youtube has seen your videos already when they uploaded your clips of any captures you did with games ?
If youtube were going to do that to you and everyone else who uses them, half the contents on their database would be destroyed by now.
The only things I see they dont want is direct linking or help for any warez, torrenting stuff.
They dont want any sex stuff on there or anything extreme although some of it still makes it on there. <_<
Maybe I am wrong, but I dont think nintendo would go that far with youtube just to bring down contents of mario and other such characters and the end have its reputation be damaged. :\
Ask them what they think you should keep or take down, usually they will do a force block on it or take it down without your consent depending on the problems arising from it.
"check your video manager", if anything youtube has noted with copyright warning they will automatically block it from certain countries who dont have a right to view it.
Starz, viz media and a few others is just a little sample of what youtube has to go through just to make a few companies keep quite and prevent them from screaming illegal uploads and warning lawsuits on their parts.
Quite sad how the way it is going with them over these past few years...
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| Last edited on 2012-02-14 07:20:28 PM by MikeXP-Technology-solutions. |
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| Posted on 2012-02-14 07:43:26 PM |
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Sorry, didn't really mean to come off as whiny. Alright cool, I read through everything carefully, double checked all my spelling, and now I think I am all set. Thanks for the response =)
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| Posted on 2012-02-15 01:31:27 AM |
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Really? I was worried about the same thing. Things like Let's Play videos and SMW hack videos can be monetized without violating copyright laws?
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| Posted on 2012-02-15 01:34:22 PM |
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I guess so! I just went through the whole process, and now I am set up with an Ad Sense account, which monetizes my videos =D I am going to have to delete a couple of videos though since I ripped off a couple of songs and crammed them into my videos lol.
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| Posted on 2012-02-16 01:26:54 AM |
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But...
QuoteYour video is not eligible if it contains content that you didn't create or get permission from its creator to use. You need to be able to show written permission for the following video elements:
Audio: recorded music, live performances, cover songs, background music, etc.
Visuals: images, logos, software, video game footage, etc.
Any other content you don't own worldwide commercial usage rights to.
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| Posted on 2012-02-16 02:04:46 AM |
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You know, all Let's Play folk use video game content. I mean seriously, someone says "Let's play a game by X", press start, and game on, while trying to be entertaining.
Lots of companies, contrary to IP law, won't crack down on some lone gamer that wants to make some money making a walkthrough for people to watch and enjoy. They are putting their work into it, promoting an older title, hence, more people will buy the game and play it through. Hell, if it's DLC, especially so as it allows people to see if the DLC is worth the money (if it's not free) people ask for it.
Game houses are somewhat lenient as they know people won't know EVERYTHING about IP law, even avoiding flashing lights and sirens and flags and such, to put up their content. Know who benefits?
The game house.
The house always wins no matter what.
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| Last edited on 2012-02-16 02:05:58 AM by Player 1. |
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| Posted on 2012-02-16 02:09:11 AM |
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Well I have seen many people using Monetization on their videos that infringe on copyright. Like Whiteboy7thst and even Raocow. I do not know if they have any special rights... Well actually Whiteboy does, so cross him out lol...
Thank the heavens for ninja protection haha! Yes that is a very good point Player 1, I agree.
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| Posted on 2012-02-16 02:43:30 AM |
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I've been offered Youtube Monetization, but I declined it. I make videos as a hobby, and I never wanted money for what I do. If I start earning money, it'll become more of a business venture instead, and I don't want that.
To Imamelia: They put that in there to cover their butts if video game companies suddenly started cracking down on them I'm guessing. They could say "It's in our rules, we've done everything we can to stop these malicious monetizing let's players!"
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| Last edited on 2012-02-16 02:56:43 AM by DDM295. |
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| Posted on 2012-02-16 08:06:15 AM |
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raocow is allowed to make money off of his videos because he belongs to the Machinima network (as you can see at the top of his channel).
You won't be able to make money off of video game footage such as LPs if you don't have the rights for that, YouTube WILL shut you/your video down, even if they offered you the monetization in the first place, because they don't actually check for content when they offer it, just for views and clicks and the like.
At least I'm pretty pretty sure that it works like that.
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| Posted on 2012-02-16 02:34:12 PM |
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Originally posted by leodraocow is allowed to make money off of his videos because he belongs to the Machinima network (as you can see at the top of his channel).
You won't be able to make money off of video game footage such as LPs if you don't have the rights for that, YouTube WILL shut you/your video down, even if they offered you the monetization in the first place, because they don't actually check for content when they offer it, just for views and clicks and the like.
At least I'm pretty pretty sure that it works like that.
SO uh, how do you become part of Machinima or TGS? Sure you can ask permission, but if you asked permission to Nintendo for playing SMW, then you play SMW hacks, Nintendo might see it and go "WTF?"
People make money infringing content all the time and get away with it, In fact, I think some of the most popular and well-known folk made it their living when they realize they have something good. Just the way capitalism works; "Have money, will produce."
Yeah, it's illegal. But people still do it. And after awhile, if you don't get a copyright strike on you... or even if you do (to NintendoCapriSun's amazement), you can still be found by a fellow LP'er, recommended and receive request of partnership. Whether you take it or not is up to you.
To do it the legal way is not that hard either. Just produce some good content, mix it right, serve to a partner and request partnership. If your content is good enough, you won't have to wait and break the law to do this kind of stuff for a living.
Of course, if you're going to do this and NOT make a living off it, then... I don't know, man! Really you're dumb not to be making money off your followers IMO but to each their own.
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| Posted on 2012-02-17 10:31:17 AM |
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Well, it's just too big a risk to take. Unless I made a completely new YouTube account and made absolutely sure to upload only things that I knew wouldn't violate any stupid freaking copyright laws, I just don't feel comfortable with it, even if the video game footage is the only questionable thing. If I happen to add other stuff also...well, I still haven't forgotten what happened to RoahmMythril, that being that apparently some record companies were bawling about him using ten seconds or less of copyrighted music near the end of each of his Perfect Run videos. I really don't want my account shut down and the reputation preceding me.
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| Posted on 2012-02-18 02:14:32 PM |
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Two bad things at once. IP/Copyright and ads! Why don't they get rid of both? or at least one.................
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| Posted on 2012-02-18 06:47:53 PM |
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Originally posted by jimbo1qazTwo bad things at once. IP/Copyright and ads! Why don't they get rid of both? or at least one.................
Simple:
When movie, music maker/producers want their money it will never disappear.
Plus youtube has to pay for their own hardware and software stuff they use with employees to consider.
Nothing stays free forever. :\
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| Posted on 2012-02-19 01:12:01 PM |
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You do realise you have to average out about 1000 views per video to qualify right? You also have to already have a large fanbase. Checking out your channel, I'm not sure 100 views per video and 11 subscribers would make you eligable.
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| Posted on 2012-02-19 11:34:18 PM |
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Originally posted by marioVSshadowYou do realise you have to average out about 1000 views per video to qualify right? You also have to already have a large fanbase. Checking out your channel, I'm not sure 100 views per video and 11 subscribers would make you eligable.
I am not quite sure that is true.
They have been offering me it for a while, but I have been waiting it out for a couple of months. I just recently got accepted.
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| Posted on 2012-02-20 12:46:35 AM |
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Originally posted by YouTube Creators & Partners qualification guidelinesTo become a YouTube Partner, you must meet these minimum requirements:
1) You create original videos suitable for online streaming.
2) You own or have express permission to use and monetize all audio and video content that you upload–no exceptions.
3) You regularly upload videos that are viewed by thousands of YouTube users, or you publish popular or commercially successful videos in other ways (such as DVDs sold online).
4) Please note: all uploaded videos are subject to the YouTube Community Guidelines and Terms of Service.
It's that hilighted section of which I am refering to.
I should also mention that monitisation offers are dispatched automatically if your account meets certain guidelines. YouTube may still review and deny you.
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