how to manually "acknowledge third party content" in YouTube videos

[Turbonium]

Like the title says. Any way?

e.g. video has part of a song in it - I want to manually add it as third party content (i.e. not just describing it in the description, but literally checking it off in the system or whatnot)

 

[John Connor]

Can you do that and not have your video removed?

 

[JEDIYoda]

NO!! If you use a song without the direct written permission of the copyright holder they can pull your video if the party that holds the copyright complains...

 

[Turbonium]

So say I upload a video of cool video game clips (stuff I pulled off in a game), to the tune of Artist - Song (Copyright PITA Music).

If YouTube lets me "acknowledge" the third party content (it seems to auto-detect it), doesn't that mean there is a link to the song on my description etc., so I am in a way advertising for them?

Anyway, I've seen countless songs posted on YouTube, both on their own, and as part of other videos. How do they do that?

 

[John Connor]

Every video I have posted to YouTube that had third party music was either restriced to certain countries or removed. But what I don't get is you can search for Satellite by Smash Mouth for example and there is a video of a couple dudes singing to the song. Not removed! Many are like this and not removed, but mine are??? WTF!

 

[Turbonium]

So basically you're saying you can't be creative at all with YouTube videos, unless you're miming, or doing your own music for the background (most people aren't that talented), otherwise you risk getting your video removed?

I don't see what the big deal is tbh. Say you make a video, post a part or a whole song in the background, then post an official link to a music store with that song. If anything, it's free advertising and profits. I thought that's what the acknowledging thing is for.

 

[John Connor]

Blame the RIAA. They are the pricks behind this shit.

 

[Leros]

So basically you're saying you can't be creative at all with YouTube videos, unless you're miming, or doing your own music for the background (most people aren't that talented), otherwise you risk getting your video removed?

I don't see what the big deal is tbh. Say you make a video, post a part or a whole song in the background, then post an official link to a music store with that song. If anything, it's free advertising and profits. I thought that's what the acknowledging thing is for.

Logically speaking sure, but legally you don't have the rights to use a song copyrighted by somebody else so YouTube has to take measures. Sometimes they just throw advertising on your video and give the rev-share to the copyright holder. Sometimes they restrict your video. Sometimes they take your video down. I think it all depends on what the copyright holder specifies.

 

[Turbonium]

But basically, I have nothing to lose by posting my video, right? Worst thing that happens is they take it down.

It's not like I'm making money off of it.

 

[FelixDeCat]

I flag any video with 3rd party content.

 

[Mark R]

But basically, I have nothing to lose by posting my video, right? Worst thing that happens is they take it down.

It's not like I'm making money off of it.

Youtube have an automatic content detection system, so if you have used a song clip, there is a reasonable chance that it will be recognised, and the advertising/publication policy on your video given to the company that registered the material that was used. The material will also automatically be acknowledged on the video's page.

If the original publisher simply want advertising and revenue, then they can ask youtube to place automatically, their details on your video page; youtube will also place adverts on your video, and provide them with the revenue from them.

Similarly, if the original publisher want your video blocked in certain countries, it will automatically be blocked. If they want unskippable 2 minute advertisements before your video, they can have it. If they want the video blocked on mobile devices and adblocked PCs, then they can have it, etc.

Alternatively, if the content publisher are being dicks, then they can ask youtube to place a "copyright strike" against your account. Too many of these, and your account is terminated and videos deleted.

If you have a legitimate license to use the content, then when you receive notification of a content match, you should submit your license to youtube using the copyright notification system. If the publisher agrees that your license is valid, control of your video will be returned to you.

 

[lxskllr]

I don't see what the big deal is tbh. Say you make a video, post a part or a whole song in the background, then post an official link to a music store with that song. If anything, it's free advertising and profits. I thought that's what the acknowledging thing is for.

Because removing your video promotes the progress of science and useful arts. Isn't it obvious?