all of my videos are getting copyright claimed (so here's what I did)
Elise Ecklund
3 min, 15 sec
The video discusses the creator's experiences with copyright claims on their parody and song cover videos, highlighting issues with the content ID system and revenue sharing.
Summary
- The creator frequently receives copyright claims from record labels, leading to a range of actions including video blocking, demonetization, or revenue sharing.
- An example is given where a record label agreed to revenue share but initially withheld earnings for the first five days.
- Concerns are raised about unfair revenue distribution, with labels sometimes taking 100% of revenue for a small portion of copyrighted content used.
- The creator considers avoiding the use of copyrighted songs but also criticizes the record labels for not being open to fair revenue sharing negotiations.
- As a challenge, the creator intends to perform a song so poorly that the content ID system fails to recognize and claim it.
Chapter 1
The creator explains their experience with copyright claims from record labels on parody and song cover videos.
- Hundreds of the creator's videos have been claimed by copyright owners.
- Options for record labels include blocking the video, demonetization, or revenue sharing with the creator.
- The creator expresses gratitude for being able to earn money even when labels have the option to take all revenue.
Chapter 2
The creator recounts a specific instance of a record label failing to immediately share revenue as agreed.
- A record label said they would revenue share, but the creator found little evidence of this initially.
- The sharing eventually started on the sixth day, and the creator received $369.
- The creator speculates on whether the label was aware of the impending video and released funds as a result.
Chapter 3
The creator discusses the potential for earnings to be withheld by labels and the lack of transparency for creators.
- The creator questions how many other videos may have earnings held by labels without the creator's knowledge.
- There is no way for creators to track or know that they are owed money from these withheld earnings.
Chapter 4
The creator highlights the imbalance in revenue distribution when labels claim 100% of revenue for a small portion of copyrighted content used.
- Some labels take all revenue from a video if a small section of a song is used.
- The creator points out the unfairness of labels earning from the majority of a video that is otherwise original content.
Chapter 5
The creator contemplates avoiding copyrighted songs but criticizes labels for not negotiating fair revenue sharing.
- The creator considers not using copyrighted songs or changing the channel's focus to avoid claims.
- The suggestion is made that big record labels are not likely to agree to fair revenue sharing with creators.
Chapter 6
The creator sets out to challenge the content ID system by singing a song so poorly it's not recognized by the automated claiming process.
- The creator views it as a challenge to trick the content ID system by performing a song terribly.
- The aim is to see if the system, which is likely computer-driven, can still recognize and claim the song.