The short answer to this question is yes. If you are using fair-use content you can post them on Youtube and monetize them. However, if you are using copyrighted clips and you do not obtain rights you cannot legally post movie clips to Youtube. If you do you will receive a cease and desist order. However, there are ways to use copyrighted clips on Youtube to earn money but it is time consuming and involves a few shady manoeuvres. Youtube actually has loads of videos on how to do this without getting into trouble. Basically you create multiple channels, post your videos and wait to see if you receive a copyright infringement notification. If you do, edit the video, remove the old one, post the new one on a different channel and repeat until you have a full video that hasn’t received any complaints. This is of course just one way people are going about it. When in doubt, consult an attorney.
How Much do Influencers Make on Youtube?
According to Influencer Marketing Hub, the average Youtube channel has 1,000 ads which equals to about $18 USD. This allows you to make around $3 to $5 per video view. The average pay for an influencer in the U.S. is around $59,500 USD per year. In Toronto you’re looking at $55,000 CAD.
What Cities in the U.S. pay the most for Youtube Influencers?
Do you live in a city that pays highly for Youtube Influencers? You’re in luck if your city is on this list: San Francisco, CA, Fremont CA, San Jose CA, Oakland CA, Jackson WY, Sunnyvale CA, Hayward CA, Barnstable Town MA, Seattle WA, Vallejo CA. (From: “ziprecruiter.com”)
What are the Most Popular Videos on Youtube?
For total global views as of April 2022 the 5 most viewed videos are: “Baby Shark Dance” by Pinkfong Kids’ Songs and Stories coming in at 10.41 billion views, “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee at 7.8 billion views, “Johny Johny Yes Papa” by Looloo Kids at 6.26 billion views, “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran and “See you Again” by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth coming in at 5.46 billion views.
I see many you tube channels take scenes from movies ie (best fight scene)and there is no voice/commentary or text and it’s a 10 min. Clip from say a 2 hr. Movie. Some of the channels have hundreds of clips and have been online for yrs. How do they pass the copyright or fair use laws and don’t get shut down? Thanks.