Youtube Image Copyright

[sparky41]

Hi Guys,

I'm just getting back into AM after a long time off and had a question regards copyright on YT vids.

So with the potential to be sued using images in your posts, especially if you're in the US/UK which I am. I thought of using highres youtube images. Simply picking a 1080p or higher video, slowing down the speed and capturing the image that relates to my product or article.

I could always contact the youtube uploader and ask to use a still image from their video with accreditation* But I suppose the question is, do I need too?

Thanks!

[magnum]

When it comes to copyrights on images I always try to stay clear of the courtroom. I like your idea of grabbing a still image from a video. I would imagine you would avoid detection a lot better than grabbing an image from a site. But, after a battle with Getty years ago (I won), I now pay for images or use something from the public domain. There are plenty of low cost images and monthly services where you can get images cheap. If this is a business and a dollar or two will make a difference to you, then you have a different problem.

There was a thread on one this site about how you can get free images from a site where you normally have to pay. It was an ill advised thing to do.

My rule is if it makes me money I pay for it. If I download a tool, theme, plugin, etc. from here and I end up liking it and it helps me generate revenue, I buy it. I want the support. I want to support the person who created it. It is good karma.

[sparky41]

Thanks for the reply Magnum, it's appreciated.

Sorry for late reply, as it appeared my thread hadn't been approved, but now has.

I totally agree with you regards karma, and paying for a tool you you use.

I was just in the quandry of this niche being so 'niche' images are very hard to find from anywhere (especially quality ones), however youtube had vids.

Regards the copyright issue, I did a little digging and found that if the picture is used in more of an information/how to article it appears you are on more solid ground.

If you intend to use it for commercial purposes this it where the ice becomes a lot thinner.

I decided to only use the images from youtube on information/research articles only. And with accreditation back to the user, hopefully they'll like the traffic. I'll also feel better about myself.

For commercial purposes (reviews) I managed to find supplier images from the Chinese wholesale sites. I'll buy the product and use the images I take myself.

Thanks again for the reply magnum.