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Can AMVs be copyrighted?
AMVs almost certainly violate the copyrights of the songs being used, however. The ability to synchronize a song to certain visuals is a specific right that usually must be obtained from the owner of the recording — usually the record label. Moreover, the entire song is usually used with no modification.
How do I avoid copyright restrictions on YouTube?
YouTube’s Own Copyright Policy
- Mute audio that matches their music.
- Block a whole video from being viewed.
- Monetize the video by running ads against it.
- Track the video’s viewership statistics.
- Allow the work and provide a license to the user.
Do AMVs fall under fair use?
a. Non-commercial — Once again, AMVs are completely non-commercial works which makes them much more likely to be fair use. While they are often posted on commercial sites such as YouTube, that has no bearing on whether AMVS themselves are fair use or not.
Are AMVs protected under fair use?
Conclusion: Because the video track of AMVs is non-commercial, highly transformative, uses only a small portion of the original, and has no negative impact on the market for the original, there is a very strong case that the video portion of AMVs constitutes fair use.
What does it mean if my video gets a copyright strike?
If you get a copyright strike, it means that a copyright owner submitted a complete and valid legal takedown request for using their copyright-protected content. When we get this type of formal notification, we take down your video to comply with copyright law.
Are AMVs protected by copyright law?
Know that, under the current law AMVs are loosely covered under the Fair Use clause in the United States Copyright Act. Unless you are uploading an entire episode of content or an original scene without commentary, you are pretty much protected by this.
How to avoid copyright infringement on your YouTube videos?
To be certain of avoiding copyright infringement, the creative works shown in your videos either have to be entirely your own creations, in the public domain or used with the permission of the copyright holder.
What companies/series to avoid when making AMVs?
Now, all that said, there are a few companies/series that you want to downright avoid when making AMVs. Ask around and other AMV artists will likely tell you who has flagged them every time they posted a video with their work in it. Mine was Ouran Highschool Host Club.