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I'm working on a project wherein I use a recorded song in my video for an educational institution. The following is a paraphrase of what I have received from the institutional lawyer and general counsel:
As I understand the facts, the rights to the background music are owned by someone other than the author of this video or the institution. Because it may be argued that the background music is being used for commercial purposes and it seems unrelated to any "fair use" exception, it is my opinion that the author cannot legally use that music without obtaining permission from the copyright owner or the entity that has the rights to license the material.
Furthermore, it has been suggested that if you wish to use any recorded material in a video you SHOULD attempt to contact the owner of the copyrighted material and request permission for its use. Some may say that the request will not receive a
response, but an attempt must at least be made. In the event that the song is used and you receive notification from the RIAA or a cease and desist request from the copyright owner, you should be OK so long as you stop using the video immediately.
Here an additional link that may help you locate the copyright owner:
http://www.copyright.gov/
I should also say that I am not a lawyer nor am I in anyway an expert in this area. The information above constitutes what I've been able to find on this subject (and there was not much on the internet).
What else can I help you with?
Can you get copyrighted for singing a song?
Yes, you can potentially be subject to copyright infringement if you perform a copyrighted song without permission.
How do you use a copyrighted song?
You have to get permission from the copyright owner.
Are YouTube videos copyrighted?
Copyrighted when you post a video, but if you post a video with a song, and youtube/ the studio see the song, they can take the music away
Can I play a copyrighted song on my home video?
Not without a license.
Can you use copyrighted music and videos in a charity video The song is by ed sheeran and i was wondering if i could use the videos other charities have recorded in a small Charity campaign?
For copyrighted music, you must get permission to use it from the copyright owner. Failing to do so may result in the removal of your video and possible termination of your account.
What is the Numa Numa viral video based on?
The Numa Numa viral video is based on a foreign music video known as Dragostea Din tea. Drogostea Din tea had become a popular internet song in American population; thus causing a viral video based on the song to be uploaded.
Is a song on youtube copyrighted even if the video say public and not matched third party content?
Yes, soundtrack in YouTube videos is copyrighted. If you want to use somebody else's content, you must get permission from them in order to avoid getting into any sort of trouble with copyright.
Is humming a song that has copyright on a video ok?
Humming a copyrighted song in a video may still infringe on copyright, as it can be considered a recognizable reproduction of the work. While some users may argue that it falls under fair use, this defense is not guaranteed and depends on various factors. It's generally safer to avoid humming copyrighted songs in videos or seek permission from the copyright holder.
Is it illegal to download copyrighted music only if the song's copyright holder has granted permission for users to download and play the song?
yes
What do you do when you download a video and there is no sound?
I dont know,but it may mean that you put up a copyrighted video,song,or whatever.sorry buddy
What makes a video viral?
Often, many viral videos are promoted by famous people or advertisements. For example, The Bed Intruder Song, one of the largest viral videos of 2010, became viral after one of the most subscribed YouTube users made a remix of the song. It almost takes a miracle for a video to become viral without any help from ads or famous people.
Can you take lyrics from a song and put it on a shirt then sell the shirt?
Song lyrics are copyrighted. Unless one gets legal permission, license agreement, then it is copyright infringement. You cannot sell those tees until you get permission from the copyright owner.
