Copyright Righted

So I uploaded one of the latest video game videos I've done and got a Copyright notice. It was for a small portion at the end of the video for a song that I thought was played throughout the game. 

 Well, either way, the notice said I wouldn't be getting the monetization dough, that it would go to the music owner. 

 I've been trying to be careful with this on the video game channel, because I opened a can of worms when happening upon a video about this subject and got a bit worried. There are so many gaming channels, and I've never really heard about this happening. You'd think it was a heck of an advertisement having your game played, making others want to play through it, as well. 

 I usually try to keep all aspects of what I put out to be created by myself, or I mix/use what is offered for free on YouTube in way of songs, or pictures on the program I use to edit my videos. Also, fair use allows for some images and songs to be used, as well. But that's another subject. 

 I was under the notion that a video game walk-through falls under the fair use thing. Maybe it's because it was a particular composition of music at the end? Not sure. 

 So I cut out what YouTube said I should and put up some music I use on my other channel that reminds me of Uncharted. Maybe I'll re-upload with a more edited version, not sure. It was only a small 20 second part just before the ending credits, which I didn't go through. Probably would have been a longer copyright portion if so. 

 I feel with my face on screen as I play, coupled with me talking throughout, that's changing the material enough that it is something new and fair use according to YouTube's rules. But who knows. Everything else has been good, so far.  

Just wanted to put that out there. Video at the top. 

 I'm new to the gaming thing, so videos might seem newbie? But I should be getting better. 

 I think I've somewhat got the thumbnails down, what do you think? I've become Nathan Drake! Wish I was as fit. 

 If you like what you see, please subscribe and share it around so I get eyes on it. I'm planning on uploading more. Not sure yet if I'm going to edit the crap out of videos to totally transform them, or just play through.

 You can subscribe on the site or clicking here.


 Time will tell and remember it's a new channel. 

 Talk soon. 

 WCM













Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Brightest Flame

Image
The brightest flame burns quickest. Or like Lao Tzu said originally "The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long."  Sounds about right. You push too hard and you burn out. There you go. Burn. Candles.  Get it?  Well, it's true. Pushing yourself to achieve a goal is a good thing, but to over exert one's self is not.  It's not only disaster that can take place, but total burn out--and then it's just not as fun.  A little extra work never killed anyone, until you take it too far, you neglect your family, life.  Yes, you're doing more, but now your spouse despises you. Your kids don't know you, and you may be getting sick.  Now it's too late. You've gone and pushed yourself to the limits. And in the interim you've neglected a lot of things. Probably even your health.  Now you're sick, about to cash in your ticket. And you look around. What did it get you?  Your kids are grown a bit, maybe spouse left you. You
Read more

The Local Spirit Halloween Store Popped Up Again

Image
I recently stopped into a Spirit Halloween store to check on something Halloween  related and it was all decked out with ghoulish goodness. The year has gone by fast, and it fast-forwarded to the best time of the year in my opinion. The leaves change color, a chill in the air. The holidays are just around the corner.  Take it slow. Try to savor these moments. And if your time of the year is summer, try to savor that, too. When you can.  This Spirit store usually rents the space out annually. Back in 1999, Spencer Gifts acquired Spirit Halloween. Spencer Gifts is a novelty store that you can find in a lot of malls. They do mail order and have those nifty gadgets and gifts you can't find just anywhere. I always used to remember them for posters, musician t-shirts, and lava lamps.  There are some great decorations at Spirit. I always love how freaky these things are. What they represent. Old horror tropes and stories that take shape in the screwed-up, twisted faces on the frightful la
Read more

Dying Light -- Will's Nintendo Switch Review

Image
It's been quite a while since I last immersed myself in the world of Dying Light. I originally played this gem on the PS4. There's a special place in my heart for the horror genre. As there is for video games. Both are a great escape from the insanity that is life. And horror brings you to the realization that sometimes life can be just that. Horrific.  Here enters Dying Light on the Switch.   As the sequel to this franchise has recently debuted on next-gen systems, its predecessor was released on the Switch not too long ago. Say what you will about Nintendo's system, to play these blockbuster games natively on a portable, and not through Playstation's remote play, is an amazing feat. I remember playing Dying Light on my Vita through Remote Play, and of course there was a hit in the graphics and frame rate department, so this looks leaps and bounds better than that experience--which was still great even for what it was. Everything I remember is here, and I could be wron
Read more