Hey I saw footage I shot in an episode of the why files. I wasn’t credited for my footage being used, and wasn’t asked to use it. I don’t know how YouTube rules work but is this normal and allowed? it’s an opportunity for me to learn about this topic I guess, let me know if anyone knows about this stuff, thanks
Was their usage considered "fair use"? Fair use is a legal doctrine that means any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.
Regardless of what you think fair use is, if someone doesn't want their copyright material to be used, its their choice
That’s not how a copyright works at all. I think your taking it way to personally and you want your pay for it. Rather than using it as a business strategy. And trying to get exposure from it. You’re very defensive about it. Instead of contacting them directly and speaking to them professionally. You’re posting it on a Reddit forum to whom people have vested interest in TWF success and love them. Rethink your strategy lose the “they used it illegally!!” Just saying. If you would’ve posted something like “ they used my clip!!! That’s amazing!!” I’m sure it would’ve went a lot better.